N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 2006: Section FC 2006: Aircraft and Motor Vehicle Fueling

2006.1 Motor vehicle fuel-dispensing facilities.

Motor vehicle fuel-dispensing facilities at aviation facilities shall be designed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with FC Chapter 23.

2006.2 Aircraft-fueling systems.

Aircraft-fueling systems shall be designed and constructed in accordance with NFPA 407.

Exception: Aircraft fueling systems may be designed and constructed as a full service automotive liquid motor vehicle fuel-dispensing facility in accordance with FC Chapter 23, subject to such conditions as the commissioner may require.

2006.3 Design of aircraft-fueling vehicles.

Aircraft-fueling vehicles shall be designed in accordance with FC 2006 and NFPA 407.

2006.3.1 Transfer apparatus.

Aircraft-fueling vehicles shall be equipped and maintained with an approved transfer apparatus.

2006.3.1.1 Internal combustion type.

Where such transfer apparatus is operated by an individual unit of the internal-combustion-motor type, such power unit shall be located as remotely as practicable from pumps, piping, meters, air eliminators, water separators, hose reels, and similar equipment, and shall be housed in a separate compartment from any of the aforementioned items. The fuel tank in connection therewith shall be suitably designed and installed, and the maximum fuel capacity shall not exceed 5 gallons (19 L) where the tank is installed on the engine. The exhaust pipe, muffler and tail pipe shall be shielded.

2006.3.1.2 Gear operated.

Where operated by gears or chains, the gears, chains, shafts, bearings, housing and all parts thereof shall be of an approved design and shall be installed and maintained in an approved manner.

2006.3.1.3 Vibration isolation.

Flexible connections for the purpose of eliminating vibration are allowed if the material used therein is designed, installed, operated and maintained in an approved manner, provided such connections do not exceed 24 inches (610 mm) in length.

2006.3.2 Pumps.

Pumps of a positive-displacement type shall be provided with a bypass relief valve set at a pressure of not more than 35 percent in excess of the normal working pressure of such unit. Such units shall be equipped and maintained with a pressure gauge on the discharge side of the pump.

2006.3.3 Dispensing hoses and nozzles.

Hoses shall be designed for the transferring of hydrocarbon liquids and shall not be any longer than necessary to provide efficient fuel transfer operations. Hoses shall be equipped with an approved shutoff nozzle. Fuel-transfer nozzles shall be self-closing and designed to be actuated by hand pressure only. Notches and other devices shall not be used for holding a nozzle valve handle in the open position. Nozzles shall be equipped with a bonding cable complete with proper attachment for aircraft to be serviced.

2006.3.4 Protection of electrical equipment.

Electric wiring, switches, lights and other sources of ignition, when located in a compartment housing piping, pumps, air eliminators, water separators, hose reels or similar equipment, shall be enclosed in a vapor-tight housing. Electrical motors located in such a compartment shall be of a type approved for use as specified in the Electrical Code.

2006.3.5 Venting of equipment compartments.

Compartments housing piping, pumps, air eliminators, water separators, hose reels and similar equipment shall be adequately ventilated at floor level or within the floor itself.

2006.3.6 Accessory equipment.

Ladders, hose reels and similar accessory equipment used for aircraft-fueling operations shall be of an approved type, as follows:

1. Ladders constructed of noncombustible material are allowed to be used with or attached to aircraft-fueling vehicles, provided the manner of attachment or use of such ladders is approved and does not constitute an additional fire or accident hazard in the operation of such fueling vehicles.

2. Hose reels used in connection with fueling vehicles shall be constructed of noncombustible materials and shall be provided with a packing gland or other device which will preclude fuel leakage between reels and fuel manifolds.

2006.3.7 Electrical bonding provisions.

Transfer apparatus shall be metallically interconnected with tanks, chassis, axles and springs of aircraft-fueling vehicles.

2006.3.7.1 Bonding cables.

Aircraft-fueling vehicles shall be provided and maintained with a substantial heavy-duty electrical cable of sufficient length to be bonded to the aircraft to be serviced. Such cable shall be metallically connected to the transfer apparatus or chassis of the aircraft-fueling vehicle on one end and shall be provided with a suitable metal clamp on the other end, to be fixed to the aircraft.

2006.3.7.2 Bonding cable protection.

The bonding cable shall be bare or have a transparent protective sleeve and be stored on a reel or in a compartment provided for no other purpose. It shall be carried in such a manner that it will not be subjected to sharp kinks or accidental breakage under conditions of general use.

2006.3.8 Smoking.

It shall be unlawful to smoke in aircraft-fueling vehicles. Signs to this effect shall be conspicuously posted in the driver's compartment of all fueling vehicles.

2006.3.9 Smoking equipment.

Smoking equipment such as cigarette lighters and ash trays shall not be provided in aircraft-fueling vehicles.

2006.4 Operation, maintenance and use of aircraft-fueling vehicles.

The operation, maintenance and use of aircraft-fueling vehicles shall be in accordance with FC 2006.4.1 through 2006.4.5 and other applicable provisions of this chapter.

2006.4.1 Proper maintenance.

Aircraft-fueling vehicles and all related equipment shall be properly maintained and kept in good repair. Oil, grease, fuel and other flammable or combustible waste shall not be allowed to accumulate. Maintenance and servicing of such equipment shall be accomplished in approved areas.

2006.4.2 Vehicle integrity.

Tanks, pipes, hoses, valves and other fueling equipment shall be maintained leak free at all times.

2006.4.3 Removal from service.

Aircraft-fueling vehicles and related equipment which are in violation of FC 2006.4.1 or 2006.4.2 shall be immediately defueled, removed from service and properly repaired or disposed of.

2006.4.4 Identification of operator.

Aircraft-fueling vehicles that are operated by a person, firm or corporation other than the permittee or the permittee's authorized employee shall be provided with a legible sign visible from outside the vehicle showing the name of the person, firm or corporation operating such unit.

2006.4.5 Training.

Aircraft-fueling vehicles shall be attended and operated by competent personnel familiar with the safety hazards of each type of fuel used at the facility.

2006.5 Fueling and defueling.

Aircraft-fueling and defueling operations shall be conducted in accordance with FC 2006.5.1 through 2006.5.4.

2006.5.1 Positioning of aircraft-fueling vehicles.

Aircraft-fueling vehicles shall not be parked or otherwise allowed to stop or stand in a position where such vehicle would obstruct egress from an aircraft, including emergency exits. Aircraft-fueling vehicles shall not be parked or otherwise allowed to stop or stand under any portion of an aircraft.

Exception: Aircraft-fueling vehicles shall be allowed to be located under aircraft wings during underwing fueling of turbine-engine powered aircraft.

2006.5.1.1 Fueling vehicle egress.

A clear path shall be maintained for aircraft-fueling vehicles to allow ready access to and egress from the fueling area.

2006.5.1.2 Aircraft vent openings.

A clear space of at least 10 feet (3048 mm) shall be maintained between aircraft fuel-system vent openings and an aircraft-fueling vehicle.

2006.5.1.3 Parking.

Prior to leaving the cab, the operator of an aircraft-fueling vehicle shall set the parking brake. At least two chock blocks not less than 5 inches by 5 inches by 12 inches (127 mm by 127 mm by 305 mm) in size and dished to fit the contour of the tires shall be utilized and positioned in such a manner so as to preclude movement of the vehicle in any direction.

2006.5.2 Electrical bonding.

Aircraft-fueling vehicles shall be electrically bonded to the aircraft being fueled or defueled. Bonding connections shall be made prior to making fueling connections and shall not be disconnected until the fuel-transfer operations are completed and the fueling connections have been removed. Where a hydrant service vehicle or cart is used for fueling, the hydrant coupler shall be connected to the hydrant system prior to bonding the fueling equipment to the aircraft.

2006.5.2.1 Conductive hose.

In addition to the bonding cable required by FC 2006.5.2, conductive hose shall be used for all fueling operations.

2006.5.2.2 Bonding conductors on transfer nozzles.

Transfer nozzles shall be equipped with approved bonding conductors which shall be clipped or otherwise positively engaged with the bonding attachment provided on the aircraft adjacent to the fuel tank cap prior to removal of the cap.

Exception: In the case of overwing fueling where no appropriate bonding attachment adjacent to the fuel fill port has been provided on the aircraft, the fueling operator shall touch the fuel tank cap with the nozzle spout prior to removal of the cap. The nozzle shall be kept in contact with the fill port until fueling is completed.

2006.5.2.3 Funnels.

It shall be unlawful to use funnels in aircraft-fueling operations.

2006.5.3 Training.

All personnel engaged in fuel storage and aircraft-fueling operations shall receive appropriate hazard and fire safety training relating to such storage and fueling operation, including training in the use of fire extinguishing equipment. The owner or operator of the aviation facilities shall maintain on the premises a record of all such training in accordance with FC 107.7.

2006.5.4 Transfer personnel.

During fuel-transfer operations, a qualified person shall be in control of each transfer nozzle and another qualified person shall be in immediate control of the fuel-pumping equipment to shut off or otherwise control the flow of fuel from the time fueling operations are begun until they are completed.

Exceptions:

1. For underwing refueling, the person stationed at the point of fuel intake is not required.

2. For overwing refueling, the person stationed at the fuel pumping equipment shall not be required when the person at the fuel dispensing device is within 75 feet (22 800 mm) of the emergency shutoff device, is not on the wing of the aircraft and has a clear and unencumbered path to the fuel pumping equipment; and, the fuel dispensing line does not exceed 50 feet (15 240 mm) in length.

2006.5.4.1 Monitoring during fueling.

The fueling operator shall monitor the panel of the fueling equipment and the aircraft control panel during pressure fueling or shall monitor the fill port during overwing fueling.

2006.6 Emergency fuel shutoff.

Emergency fuel shutoff controls and procedures shall comply with the requirements of FC 2006.6.1 through 2006.6.4.

2006.6.1 Accessibility.

Emergency fuel shutoff controls shall be readily accessible at all times when the fueling system is being operated.

2006.6.2 Notification of the department.

The owner or operator of the aviation facility shall establish a procedure by which the department will be notified in the event of an emergency involving the activation of an emergency fuel shutoff control.

2006.6.3 Determining cause.

Prior to reestablishment of normal fuel flow, the cause of emergency fuel shutoff conditions shall be determined and corrected.

2006.6.4 Testing.

Emergency fuel shutoff devices shall be operationally tested at intervals not exceeding 3 months. The fueling-system operator shall maintain suitable records of these tests.

2006.7 Protection of hoses.

Before an aircraft-fueling vehicle is moved, fuel transfer hoses shall be properly placed on the approved reel or in the compartment provided, or stored on the top decking of the fueling vehicle if proper height rail is provided for security and protection of such equipment. Fuel-transfer hose shall not be looped or draped over any part of the fueling vehicle, except as herein provided. Fuel-transfer hose shall not be dragged when a fueling vehicle is moved from one fueling position to another.

2006.8 Loading and unloading of aircraft-fueling vehicles.

Aircraft-fueling vehicles shall be loaded only at an approved loading rack, except that aircraft-fueling vehicles may be loaded from the fuel tanks of an aircraft during defueling operations. Such loading racks shall be in accordance with FC Chapter 57.

2006.8.1 Unloading of aircraft-fueling vehicles.

The fuel cargo of such vehicles shall be unloaded only by approved transfer apparatus into the fuel tanks of aircraft, approved underground storage tanks or approved aboveground storage tanks.

2006.9 Passengers.

Passenger traffic is not allowed during the time that fuel transfer operations are in progress.

2006.10 Sources of ignition.

It shall be unlawful to smoke, or light or maintain an open flame, within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of any location where fuel is being transferred. Electrical and motor-driven devices shall not be connected to or disconnected from an aircraft at any time fueling operations are in progress on such aircraft.

2006.11 Fuel spill prevention and procedures.

Fuel spill prevention and the procedures for handling spills shall comply with the requirements of FC 2006.11.1 through 2006.11.7.

2006.11.1 Fueling equipment maintenance.

Aircraft fueling equipment shall be maintained and kept free from leaks. Fueling equipment that malfunctions or leaks shall be immediately defueled, removed from service and properly repaired or disposed of.

2006.11.2 Transporting fuel nozzles.

Fuel nozzles shall be carried utilizing appropriate handles. Dragging fuel nozzles along the ground is prohibited.

2006.11.3 Drum fueling.

Fueling from drums or other containers is prohibited.

2006.11.4 Fuel spill procedures.

The owner or operator of the aviation facility shall establish comprehensive procedures to implement in the event of a fuel spill, which shall include the following actions:

1. Upon observation of a fuel spill, the aircraft-fueling operator shall immediately stop the delivery of fuel by releasing hand pressure from the fuel flow-control valve.

2. Failure of the fuel control valve to stop the continued spillage of fuel shall be cause for the activation of the appropriate emergency fuel shutoff device.

3. A supervisor shall respond to the fuel spill area immediately.

2006.11.5 Notification of the department.

The department shall be notified of any fuel spill which is considered a hazard to people or property or which meets one or more of the following criteria:

1. Any dimension of the spill is greater than 10 feet (3048 mm).

2. The spill area is greater than 50 square feet (4.65 m

2

).

3. The release of fuel is continuing.

2006.11.6 Investigation required.

An investigation shall be conducted by the owner or operator of the aviation facility into the cause of all spills requiring notification of the department, the response thereto by the persons in charge of the aircraft fueling operation and other aviation facility personnel. Should it be determined that corrective measures are necessary to prevent future incidents of the same nature, such measures shall be implemented in a timely manner.

2006.11.7 Multiple fuel delivery vehicles.

Simultaneous delivery of fuel from more than one aircraft-fueling vehicle to a single aircraft-fueling manifold is prohibited unless proper backflow prevention devices are installed to prevent fuel flow into the aircraft-fueling vehicles.

2006.12 Aircraft engines and heaters.

Aircraft onboard engines and combustion heaters shall be shut down prior to commencing fueling operations and shall remain off until the fueling operation is completed.

Exception: In an emergency, a single jet engine is allowed to be operated with the onboard engine running during fueling operations where all of the following conditions are met:

1. The emergency shall have resulted from an onboard failure of the aircraft's auxiliary power unit.

2. Restoration of auxiliary power to the aircraft by ground support services is not available.

3. The engine to be operated is either at the rear of the aircraft or on the opposite side of the aircraft from the fueling operations.

4. The emergency operation is in accordance with a written procedure approved by the commissioner.

2006.13 Vehicle and equipment restrictions.

During aircraft-fueling operations, only aircraft-fueling vehicles or other equipment actively involved in the fueling operation are allowed within 50 feet (15 240 mm) of the aircraft being fueled. Other aircraft-fueling vehicles or equipment are prohibited in this area until the fueling operation is complete.

Exception: Aircraft-fueling operations utilizing single-point refueling with a sealed, mechanically locked fuel line connection and the fuel is not a flammable liquid.

2006.13.1 Overwing fueling.

Vehicles or equipment shall not be allowed beneath the trailing edge of the wing when aircraft fueling takes place over the wing and the aircraft fuel-system vents are located on the upper surface of the wing.

2006.14 Electrical equipment.

Electrical equipment, including but not limited to, battery chargers, ground or auxiliary power units, fans, compressors or tools, shall not be operated, nor shall they be connected or disconnected from their power source, during fueling operations.

2006.14.1 Other equipment.

Electrical or other spark-producing equipment shall not be used within 10 feet (3048 mm) of fueling equipment, aircraft fill or vent points, or spill areas unless such equipment is intrinsically safe and approved for use in an explosive atmosphere.

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.

2006.19.1 Inspections.

Hoses used to fuel or defuel aircraft shall be inspected periodically to ensure their serviceability and suitability for continued service.

2006.19.1.1 Daily inspection.

Hoses shall be inspected daily. This inspection shall include a complete visual scan of the exterior for evidence of damage, blistering or leakage. Each coupling shall be inspected for evidence of leaks, slippage or misalignment.

2006.19.1.2 Monthly inspection.

A more thorough inspection, including pressure testing, shall be performed on each hose on a monthly basis. This inspection shall include examination of the fuel delivery inlet screen for rubber particles, which may indicate deterioration of the hose lining.

2006.19.2 Damaged hose.

Hose that has been damaged shall be immediately removed from service.

2006.19.3 Repairing hose.

Hoses are allowed to be repaired by removing the damaged portion and recoupling the undamaged end. When recoupling hoses, only couplings designed and approved for the size and type of hose in question shall be used. Hoses repaired in this manner shall be visually inspected and hydrostatically tested prior to being placed back in service.

2006.19.4 New hose.

New hose shall be visually inspected prior to being placed into service.

2006.20 Aircraft-fueling vehicles parking.

Unattended aircraft-fueling vehicles shall be parked in areas that provide for both the unencumbered dispersal of vehicles in the event of an emergency and the control of leakage such that adjacent buildings and storm drains are not contaminated by leaking fuel.

2006.20.1 Parking area design.

Parking areas for aircraft-fueling vehicles shall be designed and utilized such that a clearance of 10 feet (3048 mm) is maintained between each parked vehicle for department access. In addition, a minimum clearance of 50 feet (15240 mm) shall be maintained between aircraft-fueling vehicles and parked aircraft and structures other than those used for the maintenance of aircraft-fueling vehicles. Aircraft-fueling vehicles shall not be stored indoors.

2006.21 Radar equipment.

Aircraft-fueling operations shall be prohibited while the weather-mapping radar of that aircraft is operating. Aircraft-fueling or other operations in which flammable liquids, vapors or mists may be present shall not be conducted within 300 feet (91440 mm) of an operating aircraft surveillance radar. Aircraft-fueling operations shall not be conducted within 300 feet (91 440 mm) of airport flight traffic surveillance radar equipment. Aircraft-fueling or other operations in which flammable liquids, vapors or mists may be present shall not be conducted within 100 feet (30 480 mm) of airport ground traffic surveillance radar equipment.

2006.21.1 Direction of radar beams.

The beam from ground radar equipment shall not be directed toward fuel storage or loading racks.

Exceptions:

1. Fuel storage and loading racks in excess of 300 feet (91 440 mm) from airport flight traffic surveillance equipment.

2. Fuel storage and loading racks in excess of 100 feet (30 480 mm) from airport ground traffic surveillance equipment.