Section 19-37-5 - Fueling operations The following requirements shall be met during fueling operations:
(1) Hose and connections. Fueling or defueling shall be conducted through the use of hoses and connections meeting approved industry and safety standards;(2) Distance. Aircraft fuel handling shall be conducted at least fifty feet away from any hanger or building;(3) Public protection. Passengers shall not remain in any aircraft being fueled unless: (a) the cabin exit door is open;(b) a cabin attendant is at such door; and(c) a passenger ramp or other safety device to assure the rapid debarkation of passengers is in position at the cabin exit door;(4) Personnel. Only personnel engaged in fuel handling, or in the maintenance and servicing of the aircraft being fueled, may be within fifty feet of the fuel tanks of such aircraft;(5) smoking. Smoking is prohibited on the Airport Operational Area (AOA) and within fifty feet of any aircraft during fuel handling;(6) Dump valve testing. Aircraft dump valve shall be tested only in the areas designated for this purpose;(7) Aircraft engines. No aircraft may be operated within fifty (50) feet of any fueling operation or spill;(8) Electrical storms. All fueling operations shall be conducted with caution during an electrical storm. In the event of any electrical storm causing severe disturbances, all fueling operations shall cease.[Eff FEB 26 1993] (Auth: HRS § 261-12) (Imp: HRS § 261-12)