The following fire safety rules apply:
A. Storage Or Operation In Hangars: No person shall store or operate an automobile, truck or other motor vehicle within the community hangars. Power operated tugs or tractors operated within any hangar shall be first approved by the airport manager.
B. Fires Or Smoking Near Aircraft Or Fuel Areas: No person shall kindle any light or open flame, smoke any cigarette, cigar or pipe within fifty feet (50') of any aircraft, fuel delivery vehicle or fuel storage area.
C. Certain Maintenance Operations Restricted: Maintenance operations involving welding, flame or plasma cutting shall not be conducted concurrently with any spray finishing operation in the same hangar or building. Such maintenance operations shall only be conducted in areas approved by the airport manager.
D. Fire Training Programs: Each FBO shall institute fire training programs for their employees covering the use of portable firefighting equipment and site evacuation for all personnel working on the premises. (Ord. 960, 12-8-1997)
E. Fire Extinguishers: Portable fire extinguishers shall be procured and installed by the FBO in the public areas of the airport as directed by the city fire chief. The tenant of each airplane hangar and any other structure on airport property shall procure and install a fire extinguisher in each such hangar or structure. Every fire extinguisher shall be of a type and size and located in a place designated by the city fire chief. Every fire extinguisher shall be properly maintained and accessible for use in an emergency and shall not be removed from locations designated by the city fire chief for any reason other than use against fire or for recharging. (Ord. 1057, 3-11-2002)
F. Access Lanes: Access lanes to all fire extinguishing equipment shall be kept clear and unobstructed at all times.
G. Storage Of Flammable Materials: No person shall store or stock any flammable material or liquids within any hangar or building without prior approval by the airport manager as to the area, type of container and quantity.
H. Use Of Flammable Materials Restricted: All tenants of city owned buildings shall maintain the floors clear of oil, grease, fuels, and other flammable materials. Lessees shall provide drip pans to catch operating fluids leaking from aircraft in their custody. No fuels or flammable substances will be used to clean floors or ramp areas. Flammable materials such as oily rags shall be kept in covered metal storage containers in such numbers as may be required.
I. Parts Cleaning: Parts cleaning will be accomplished with either nonflammable liquids or liquids having a flash point in excess of one hundred degrees Fahrenheit (100°F). Used solvents will be disposed of by EPA approved procedures. No such material will be dumped into any drain, open ditch, manhole or any other area on the airport.
J. Electrical Wiring Installations; Inspection: Any added electrical wiring or appliances shall be installed in accordance with the national electrical code and inspected by a licensed inspector approved by the airport manager.
K. Report Fire To City Fire Department: Every person who becomes aware of a fire, smoke or smoldering combustion which is not contained within a suitable burning container shall report the location and nature of the fire to the Deming fire department.
L. Compliance With Fire Regulations: All persons shall comply with fire regulations as may be published from time to time by the Deming fire department. Those FBOs found in violation of fire safety code shall be required to immediately remedy the defect. Failure to do so shall result in the city applying such remedy as it may see fit at the expense of the FBO. (Ord. 960, 12-8-1997)