A. It is unlawful for any person to fuel or defuel an aircraft in the airport while:
1. Its engine is running or is being warmed by applying external heat;
2. It is in a hangar or enclosed space;
3. Passengers are in the aircraft unless a passenger loading ramp is in place at the cabin door, and a “no smoking” sign is displayed and the rule enforced.
B. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly start the engine of an aircraft on the airport if there is any gasoline or other volatile flammable liquid on the ground beneath it of sufficient quantity to cause a hazard.
C. It is unlawful for any person to operate a radio transmitter or receiver, or to switch electrical appliances on or off, in an aircraft on the airport while it is being fueled or defueled.
D. During the fueling of an aircraft on the airport, the dispensing apparatus and the aircraft shall both be grounded in accordance with orders and instructions of the director.
E. Each person engaged in fueling or defueling on the airport shall exercise care to prevent the overflow of fuel, and shall have readily accessible and adequate fire extinguishers.
F. During the fueling or defueling of13. an aircraft on the airport, no person shall, within fifty feet of that aircraft, smoke or use any material that is likely to cause a spark or be a source of ignition.
G. Each hose, funnel or appurtenance used in fueling or defueling an aircraft on the airport shall be maintained in safe, sound and non-leaking condition and must be properly grounded to prevent ignition of volatile liquids.
(Prior code § 22-8-8)