§ 7-7. Fueling, defueling, and fuel storage.

(1)

Regulatory measures. Refueling, defueling, and fuel storage on the airport shall conform to the current applicable provisions of the NFPA, EPA, FWC, FAA Advisory Circulars, applicable provisions of regulatory measures of the State of Florida, Broward County, and the city.

(2)

Fueling operations.

(a)

Except for self- fueling, fuels shall only be dispensed at the airport by those FBOs or permittees having an agreement with the city granting such permission; holding a current-year fueling inspection decal issued by the fire department for fuel farms and fueling vehicles; and whose employees engaged in fueling have successfully completed any and all training courses required by the city.

(b)

The city may tow, remove, or cause to be removed from the airport any fueling vehicle that is not in compliance with this section.

(c)

The aboveground storage of aviation fuel or jet fuel is prohibited. Aviation fuel or jet fuel shall be stored in underground tanks only. Storage of fuel in trucks, other than those trucks that receive fuel from underground storage tanks located at the airport, is prohibited.

(d)

Any entity dispensing fuel shall maintain a fueling operations and spill prevention control and countermeasure (SPCC) plan that is in compliance with 40 CFR 112.

(e)

All fueling operations shall be conducted in compliance with NFPA Publication 407 and applicable FAA Advisory Circulars.

(3)

Fuel safety training. No person shall engage in any fueling activity at the airport unless such person's employer has provided that person with training in accordance with the minimum standards or without first having completed any and all training courses required by the city.

(4)

Fueling, defueling, and fuel storage.

(a)

A person trained as provided in section 7-7(3) shall be present at all times while fuel delivery vehicles transfer fuel into or out of any fuel storage facility.

(b)

Refueling vehicles and vehicles utilized to deliver fuel to the fuel storage facility shall be subject to inspection by the city at any time to determine compliance with this section.

(c)

The trained person shall remain within the immediate vicinity and in direct view of all operating controls and equipment.

(d)

No aircraft shall be fueled or de-fueled while passengers are on board unless a passenger boarding device is in place at the cabin door of the aircraft, the door is open, and a flight crew member or ground person is at or near the cabin door.

(e)

The trained person shall not leave the discharge end of any hose or hoses unattended at any time while the transfer of fuel is in progress.

(f)

All fuel handled at the airport shall be treated with due caution and circumspection with regard to the rights and safety of others so as not to endanger, or be likely to endanger persons or property.

(g)

Smoking is prohibited in or about any aircraft, on any apron, or within one hundred (100) feet of an aircraft being fueled or defueled.

(h)

No aircraft or vehicle shall be fueled or defueled while the engine of such aircraft or vehicle is operating unless the airport manager and the fire department have granted prior written permission.

(5)

Fuel spills.

(a)

FBOs and permittees shall have on hand at all times sufficient fuel spill containment capable of damming/diking a fuel spill or to otherwise form a barrier around the spill in accordance with operating directives.

(b)

In the event a spill occurs, the FBO or permittee shall contain and clean up the spill and rehabilitate the affected area. All fueling activities shall cease until cleanup is complete.

(c)

If the spill is greater than ten (10) feet in any direction; or if the spill is greater than fifty (50) square feet; or continues to flow or is hazardous to persons or property; or if the spill reaches a storm drain, pervious surface, ditch, or standing water, the FBO or permittee shall immediately contact the fire department and notify the airport manager.

(d)

In the event that a spill occurs, the FBO or permittee shall notify the airport manager and shall be responsible for making notifications to the Broward County Agency with environmental jurisdiction and the FDEP in accordance with all applicable regulations.

(6)

Storage of refueling vehicles. Refueling vehicles shall be stored in accordance with the fire code.

(7)

Maintenance of refueling vehicles.

(a)

Maintenance and servicing of refueling vehicles shall not be performed in a building unless the building is approved by the fire department for such use.

(b)

FBOs and permittees shall document and maintain vehicle maintenance and inspection records and make such records available to the airport manager or fire or police department upon request.

( Ord. No. C-16-15 , § 1, 8-16-16)