2006.15 Reserved.

2006.16 Lightning.

The commissioner may require the owner or operator of an aviation facility to establish criteria for the suspension and resumption of aircraft-fueling operations and other written procedures to implement in the event of lightning flashes at or near the aviation facility.

2006.17 Fuel-transfer locations.

It shall be unlawful to conduct aircraft-fueling operations indoors.

   Exception: In aircraft hangars designed in accordance with the Building Code for Group F-1 occupancies, aircraft fuel-transfer operations are allowed where:

      1.   Such operation is necessary to accomplish aircraft fuel-system maintenance operations. Such operations shall be performed in accordance with nationally recognized standards; or

      2.   The fuel being used has a flash point greater than 100°F (37.8°C).

2006.17.1 Position of aircraft.

Aircraft being fueled shall be positioned such that any fuel system vents and other fuel tank openings are a minimum of:

   1.   Twenty-five feet (7620 mm) from buildings or structures other than jet bridges; and

   2.   Fifty feet (15 240 mm) from air intake vents for boiler, heater or incinerator rooms.

2006.17.2 Fire equipment access.

Access for fire service equipment to aircraft shall be maintained during aircraft-fueling operations.

2006.18 Defueling operations.

The requirements for aircraft-fueling operations contained in this section shall also apply to aircraft-defueling operations. Additional procedures shall be established by the owner or operator of the aviation facility to prevent overfilling of the cargo tank or other vehicle used in the defueling operation.

2006.19 Maintenance of aircraft-fueling hose.

Aircraft-fueling hoses shall be maintained in accordance with FC 2006.19.1 through 2006.19.4.