- (a) Fueling pads shall be built and maintained with a well compacted surface free of loose materials and debris.
- (b) There shall be two 60:B.C. rated fire extinguishers, or equivalent fire fighting protection, readily available at each fueling station.
- (c) Smoking, open flames, or other sources of ignition shall not be permitted within 50 feet of fueling operations or fuel storage areas.
- (d) The helicopter engines shall be shut off if refueling with either aviation gasoline or Jet B (turbine) type fuel.
- (e) The helicopter and fuel supply system shall be securely bonded together before and during fueling operations to provide static electrical discharge.
- (f) The helicopter's fuel supply shall at all times be adequate to perform its mission and at least 15 minutes of additional flight time.
Note: Authority cited: Section 142.3, Labor Code. Reference: Section 142.3, Labor Code.
History
1. Amendment of subsection (d) filed 2-6-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 6).
2. Amendment of subsection (e) filed 10-18-2012; operative 11-17-2012 (Register 2012, No. 42).