ZEPHYRHILLS MUNICIPAL AIRPORT   

                        “SOLICITATION OR TO SOLICIT” shall mean to repetitively or continuously, directly or indirectly, actively or passively, openly or subtly, ask orally, in writing, or otherwise, (or endeavor to obtain by asking), request, implore, plead for, importune, seek or try to obtain.

            “TAXIWAY OR TAXILANE” shall mean a restricted area designated for ground maneuvering of aircraft by its own power.

            “THROUGH-THE-FENCE–OPERATOR”  A commercial activity that is directly related to the use of the airport but is developed or located off airport property beyond the sponsor’s control. It also includes services performed on the airport by individuals or companies, which may or may not have a lease or permit from the sponsor to perform such services.

                        “TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT” shall mean an aircraft not using the Airport

                        as its permanent base of operations.

“ULTRALIGHT VEHICLES” shall mean a Vehicle that is used or intended to be used for manned operation in the air by a single occupant; is used or intended to be used for recreation or sport purposes only; does not have any U.S. or foreign airworthiness certificate; and if unpowered, weighs less than 155 pounds; or if powered: weighs less than 254 pounds empty weight, excluding floats and safety devices which are intended for deployment in a potentially catastrophic situation; has a fuel capacity not exceeding five U.S. gallons; is not capable of more than 55 knots calibrated airspeed at full power in level flight; and has a power off stall speed which does not exceed 24 knots calibrated air speed, or as otherwise defined by Federal Aviation Regulations Part 103.

“UNICOM FREQUENCEY” shall mean the common UNICOM Frequency assigned to Zephyrhills Municipal Airport of 122.8.

                        “VEHICLE” shall mean a device in, upon, or by which a person or

                        property may be propelled, moved, or drawn, including a device moved by

                        human or animal power, except aircraft or devices moved exclusively upon

                        stationary rails or tracks.

1.02     Words relating to aeronautical practices, processes, and equipment shall be construed according to their general usage in the aviation industry.  In the event of any conflict in rules, regulations, and/or terminology, Federal regulations, policies, and assurances shall prevail.

                                         SECTION 2.  GENERAL REGULATIONS:

2.01     COMPLIANCE WITH RULES AND REGULATIONS:

a.         The Airport Manager or his/her designated representatives has authority to take

such actions as may be necessary to safeguard the public in attendance at the Airport, as well as all facilities under his/her control.  All persons employed on or using the Airport shall cooperate with the Airport Manager and his/her designated representatives to enforce these Rules and Regulations.

b.        Any permission granted by the City, directly or indirectly, expressly, or by 

implication or otherwise, to any person to enter or to use the City or any part       thereof, is conditioned upon strict compliance with the Rules and Regulations of 

the City.

c.          Any permission granted by the City under these Rules and Regulations is 

conditioned upon the payment of any and all applicable fees and charges 

established by the City. 

            d.         Written operating procedures and directives issued by the Airport Manager from

            time to time shall be considered as addenda to and have full force and effect as 

            these Rules and Regulations.

2.02     COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES:

No person shall occupy or rent space and no person shall conduct any business, commercial enterprise or activity, or other form of revenue producing activity on the Airport without first obtaining a written contract, lease, permit, or other form of written authorization from the City.

2.03          THROUGH-THE-FENCE OPERATIONS:

As a general principle, the City of Zephyrhills will not enter into any agreement, which grants access to the public landing area by aircraft stored and/or serviced on adjacent property.  Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis, and only when lease terms and operating restrictions can ensure security, safety, equitable compensation to the airport, and a fair competitive environment for other comparable airport tenants.

    2.03A LIABILITY:          

The City assumes no responsibility for loss, injury, or damage to persons or property by reason of fire, theft, vandalism, wind, flood, earthquake, collision, strikes, or act of God nor does it assume liability for injury to persons while on the Airport. 

2.04     ADVERTISING AND DISPLAY/ COMMERCIAL SPEECH:

a.         No person shall post, distribute, or display signs, advertisements, literature, circulars, pictures, sketches, drawings, or other forms of printed  or written matter in leased space, the AOA, or Restricted Areas at the Airport, without the express written permission of the Airport Manager.

b.              No person shall post or display signs, pictures, sketches, drawings, or other forms of printed or written material in public areas at the Airport,  without  the express written permission of the Airport Manager.          

c.       No person, for a commercial purpose, shall post, distribute, or display signs, advertisements, circulars, pictures, sketches, or engage in other forms of commercial speech without first complying with Section 2.02 above.

2.05     SOLICITATION:

                       No person shall solicit for any purpose on the Airport.

2.06     OBSTRUCTION OF AIRPORT USE AND OPERATION:

No person shall obstruct, impair, or unreasonably interfere with the safe, orderly and efficient use of the Airport by any other person, vehicle, or aircraft.           

2.07     RESTRICTED AREAS AND AIR OPERATIONS AREAS:

a.         Except as otherwise provided herein, no person may, without the prior

written authorization of the City, enter the Air Operations Area (AOA)

or any Restricted Area on the airport except:

1.         Persons assigned to duty thereon.

2.         Passengers who, under appropriate supervision, enter upon the aircraft apron for the purposes of enplaning or deplaning an Aircraft.

3.         Persons authorized by the Manager.

4.         Persons engaged, or having been engaged in the operation of aircraft.

b.           The security of all vehicle and pedestrian gates, doors fences, walls, and barricades which lead from a tenant, lessee, or contractor exclusive use area to or from the Air Operations Area, or any other Restricted Area, shall be the responsibility of the tenant, lessee, or contractor abutting the Air Operations Area.

2.08     PICKETING, MARCHING, AND DEMONSTRATION:

No person shall walk in a picket line as a picket or take part in a labor or other form of demonstration including, but not limited to parades, marches, patrols, sit-ins, and public assemblies on any part of the Airport, except in or at the place specifically assigned through prior arrangements by the City for such picketing or other permitted demonstration, and any such picketing or demonstration shall be conducted as follows:

a.         In the peaceful and orderly manner contemplated by law, without physical     harm, molestation, threat, or harassment of persons, obscenities, violence, breach of the peace or other  unlawful conduct. 

b.         Without obstructing the use of the Airport by others and without hindrance to or interference with the proper, safe, orderly, and efficient operation of the Airport and the activities conducted thereupon.

c.         In strict accordance with City operating procedures governing such activities on the Airport and pursuant to directions and conditions outlined in writing by the City in each instance.

2.09     OTHER LAWS:

All applicable provisions of the laws of the State of Florida and ordinances of the City

and/or County now in existence or hereafter promulgated, are hereby adopted by

reference as part of the Rules and Regulations of the Airport.

2.10     INSURANCE CERTIFICATES:

a.          A valid certificate of insurance, or copies of it, shall be deposited at the office of the Airport Manager by all tenants holding a valid lease, sublease,

contract, or permit executed with the City of Zephyrhills.

b.         A valid certificate of insurance shall also be deposited at the office of the Airport Manager by any contractor, subcontractor, or construction company functioning on or in Airport property.  Amounts of liability are to be determined by the City.  All policies shall name the Airport and the City, its officers, servants, agents, and employees as additional insured.

2.11   DAMAGE INSPECTION:

a.         At the earliest opportunity, a damage inspection of any Airport facilities

involved in an accident or incident shall be made by the Manager and the Aircraft or Vehicle Owner or Operator to determine the extent of damages to the field, facilities, or buildings of the Airport.   Damages so sustained will be assessed by the Manager as a claim against the Owner or Operator of the Aircraft or Vehicle.

b.         No person shall walk or drive across the landing areas of the Airport without the express specific written permission from the Airport Manager.

2.12     RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGES:

Any person causing damage to, or destroying, public property of any kind, including buildings, fixtures, or appurtenances, whether through violation of these Rules and Regulations, or through any act or omission, shall be fully liable to the City.  Any such damage shall be reported immediately to the Airport Manager.

2.13     ACCIDENT REPORTS:

Any person involved in an accident, whether personal, aircraft, or automotive, occurring on the Airport property, shall make a full report to the Airport Manager within ten days.  The report shall include, but not be limited to, the names and addresses of all principals and witnesses, if known, and a statement of the facts.

2.14     NON-AVIATION STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT:

Unless otherwise provided for by a lease or other contractual agreement, no person shall use any area of the Airport, including buildings, either privately owned or publicly owned, for the storage of cargo or any other property or equipment without permission of the Airport Manager.  If, notwithstanding the above prohibition, a person, firm, or corporation uses such areas for storage without first obtaining such permission, the Airport Manager shall have the authority to order the cargo or any other property removed, or to cause the same to be removed and stored at the expense of the Owner or consignee without responsibility or liability therefore.

                                             SECTION 3.  PERSONAL CONDUCT:

3.01     COMPLIANCE WITH SIGNS:

The public shall observe and obey all posted signs, fences, and barricades prohibiting entry upon the Airport Operations Area (AOA) or Restricted Areas or governing the activities and demeanor of the public while at the Airport.

3.02     USE AND ENJOYMENT OF AIRPORT PREMISES:

a.         No person(s) singularly or in association with others shall by his, her, or their conduct or by congregating with others prevent any other person or persons lawfully entitled thereto from the use and enjoyment of the Airport and its facilities or any part thereof, or prevent any other person or persons lawfully entitled thereto from passage from place to place, or through entrances, exits or passageways on the Airport.

b.         It shall be unlawful for any person to remain in or on any public area, place, or facility at the Airport, in such a manner as to hinder or impede the orderly passage in or through or the normal or customary use of such area, place, or facility by persons or vehicles entitled to such passage or use.

3.03     ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION & SANITATION:

To the maximum extent possible, each person while on the Airport property shall conduct his/her activities thereon in such a manner as not to cause littering or any other form of environmental pollution.

a.                   No person shall dispose of garbage, papers, refuse, or other forms of trash,

Including; cigarettes, cigars, and matches except in receptacles provided for such purpose.

b.         No person shall dispose of any fill or building materials or any other discarded or waste materials on Airport property except as approved in writing by the City and no liquids shall be placed in storm drains or the sanitary sewer system at the Airport which will damage such drains or system or will result in  environmental pollution passing through such drain or system. 

c.             No person shall use a comfort station or restroom, toilet or lavatory facility at the

            Airport other than in a clean and sanitary manner.

d.         Any solid or liquid material which may be spilled at the Airport shall immediately be cleaned up by the person responsible for such spillage and reported immediately to the Airport Manager and in no case shall any refuse be burned at the Airport except as specifically authorized by the Fire Chief.

e.         No person shall unnecessarily or unreasonably or in violation of law, cause any smoke, dust, fumes, gaseous matter or particulates to be emitted into the atmosphere or be carried by the atmosphere. 

f.          Any person discarding chemicals, paints, oils or any products which may not discarded in a routine manner will adhere to all applicable state, local, county, and federal laws and regulations.

g.         All persons shall fully comply with the Airport Stormwater Management Plan and NPDES Permit.

3.04     ANIMALS:

No person shall enter any part of the Airport with a domestic animal, unless such animal is restrained by a leash or is so confined as to be completely under control.

a.         Except for animals that are to be or have been transported by air and are properly confined for air travel, no person shall permit any wild animal under his or her control or custody to enter the Airport.

b.         No person other than in conduct of an official act shall hunt, pursue, trap, catch, injure or kill any animal on the Airport.

c.         No person shall feed or do any other act to encourage the congregation of birds or other animals on the Airport.

d.         No person shall ride horseback on the Airport without the prior written authorization of the Airport Manager.

3.05     FIREARMS AND WEAPONS:

No person, except those persons authorized under Florida Statutes, may carry or transport any firearm or weapon on the Airport.

The City reserves the right to restrict the carrying of firearms and weapons by watchmen and guards on the Airport.

a.         For the purpose of this section, a firearm means any weapon, including a starter gun, which will, or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; any destructive device; or any machine gun.                                                                             

b.         For the purpose of this section, a weapon means any dirk, metallic knuckles, slingshot, Billie club, tear gas gun, chemical weapons, electric weapon, or device or any other deadly weapon.

c.         No person shall discharge any firearm or weapon on the Airport except in the performance of official duties requiring the discharge thereof.

d.         No person shall furnish, give, sell, or trade any firearm or weapon on the Airport..

3.06     PRESERVATION OF PROPERTY:

No person may destroy, injure, deface, or disturb any building, sign, equipment, marker, or other structure, tree, flower, lawn, or other property on the Airport.

a.         No person shall travel upon the Airport other than on roads, walks, or other rights-of-way provided for such specific purpose.

b.         No person shall alter, add to, or erect any building or sign on the Airport or make any excavation on the Airport without prior written approval of the City.

c.         Any person causing or being responsible for injury, destruction, damage, or disturbance at the Airport shall immediately report such incident to the City.

3.07     LOST AND FOUND AND ABANDONED PROPERTY:

a.         Any person finding lost articles in the public areas at the Airport shall immediately deposit them with the Airport Office.  Articles unclaimed by their proper Owner within ninety (90) days thereafter shall, upon request, be turned over to the finder in accordance with Chapter 705, Florida Statutes.  Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to deny the right of Airport tenants to maintain “lost and found” services for property of their patrons, invitees or employees.  Articles to which the Owner or finder is not entitled to lawful possession shall be forfeited to the Authority for disposal in accordance with the provision of applicable state law.

b.         No person shall willfully abandon any personal property on the Airport.

c.         Any property, which has been determined by the City to be abandoned, will be removed, stored, and/or disposed of at the Owner’s expense and in accordance with appropriate Florida Statutes.

3.08     ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES:

a.         No person under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs shall operate any Motor Vehicle or Aircraft on the Airport.

b.         No person, other than under competent medical supervision, shall consume any

controlled substance on any part of the Airport.

3.09     DISORDERLY CONDUCT:

a.         No person shall commit any disorderly, obscene, or indecent act, or commit any nuisance, or abandon any personal property within the Airport premises.

b.         No person shall throw, shoot, or propel any object in such a manner as to interfere with or endanger the safe operation or any Aircraft taking off from, landing at, or operating on the Airport or any Vehicle operating on the Airport.

c.         No person shall use profane or abusive language within any building, room, or area of the Airport designated for use by the public.

d.            No person shall knowingly or willfully make any false statement or report to the City or its authorized representatives.

e.             No person shall smoke within 100 feet of any flammable material or in any public area of the airport.

f.              All persons shall conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner.

                                                 SECTION 4.  FIRE AND SAFETY

4.01     GENERAL:

a.         All persons using the Airport or the facilities of the Airport shall exercise the utmost care to guard against fire and injury to persons or property.

b.         All applicable City, County, State and NFPA codes, and standards and recommended practices of the City of Zephyrhills now in existence or hereafter promulgated and not in conflict with Operating Directives of the City or with Federal Aviation Regulations; are hereby adopted by reference as part of the Rules and Regulations of the Airport.  In the event of conflict, NFPA codes and/or Federal Aviation Regulations shall prevail, as determined by the City Fire Chief.

4.02     FUELING OPERATIONS:

a.         AIRCRAFT ENGINES:

Fuel servicing shall not be performed on a fixed wing aircraft while an onboard engine is operating or being warmed by external heat or within the confines of any building.                                                                                                                          

Combustion heaters on aircraft (e.g., wing & tale surface heaters, integral cabin heaters) shall not be operated during fueling operations.                                                       

No person shall start the engine of an Aircraft on the Airport if there is any gasoline or other volatile fluid on the ground within the vicinity of the Aircraft.

b.         DISTANCE FROM BUILDINGS:

Aircraft being fueled shall be positioned so that Aircraft fuel system vents or fuel tank openings are not closer that 25 feet from any terminal building, hangar, service building or enclosed passenger concourse other than a loading walkway.

Fuel trucks, whether loaded or empty, shall never enter hangars nor shall they be parked unattended within a distance of 50 feet of hangars, paint and dope shops, fuel storage systems, or other critical installations.

c.         SPILLAGE:

No fuel, grease, oil, dopes, paints, solvents, acid, flammable liquids or contaminants of any kind shall be allowed to flow into or be placed in any airport sanitary or storm drain system.

Any persons, including the Owner or Operators of Aircraft, causing overflowing or spilling of fuel, oils, grease, or other contaminants anywhere on the Airport, shall be responsible for expeditious notification to the Airport Manager of said spillage and will be held responsible for immediate cleanup of the effected area.  When fuel spills occur, fueling shall stop immediately.

In the event of spillage, fuel delivery devices and other vehicles shall not be moved or operated in the vicinity of the spill until the spillage is removed.  A fire guard shall be promptly posted.

d.         PASSENGERS:

No Aircraft shall be fueled or defueled 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 is at or near the cabin door.

e.         STATIC BONDING:

Prior to the fueling and defueling of Aircraft, the Aircraft and the transfer of fuel apparatus shall be adequately bonded.

1.         Prior to making any fueling connection to the Aircraft, the fueling equipment shall be bonded to the Aircraft by the use of a cable, thus providing a conductive path to equalize potential between the fueling equipment and Aircraft.  The bond shall be maintained until fueling connections have been removed.

2.         When fueling overwing, the nozzle shall be bonded with a nozzle bond cable having a clip or plug to a metallic component of the Aircraft that is metallically connected to the tank filler port.  The bond connection shall be made before the filler cap is removed.  If there is no plug receptacle or means for attaching a clip, the Operator shall touch the filler cap with the nozzle spout before removing the cap so as to equalize the potential between the nozzle and the filler port.  The spout shall be kept in contact with the filler neck until the fueling is completed.

3.         When a funnel is used in Aircraft fueling, it shall be kept in contact with the filler neck as well as the fueling nozzle spout or the supply container to avoid the possibility of a spark at the fill opening.   Only metal funnels shall be used.

4.         Each hose, funnel, or apparatus used in fueling or defueling Aircraft shall be maintained in good condition and must be properly bonded to prevent ignition of volatile liquids.

f.          POSITIONING OF EQUIPMENT FOR FUELING:

Positioning of Aircraft fuel servicing vehicles shall be as follows:

1.         Aircraft fuel servicing vehicles shall be positioned so that they can be moved promptly after all Aircraft fuel hoses have been disconnected and stowed.

2.         The propulsion or pumping engine of Aircraft fuel servicing vehicles shall not be positioned under the wing of Aircraft during overwing fueling or where Aircraft fuel system vents are located on the upper wing surface.  Aircraft fuel servicing vehicles shall not be positioned within 10 foot (3m) radius of Aircraft fuel system vent openings.

3.         Hand brakes shall be set on fuel servicing vehicles before Operators leave the vehicle cab.

4.         No fueler shall be backed within 20 feet of an Aircraft unless a person is posted to assist or guide.

            g.         FIRE WHILE FUELING:

When a fire occurs in the fuel delivery device while servicing an Aircraft, the Fire Department shall be notified immediately, fueling shall be discontinued immediately and all emergency valves and dome covers shall be shut down at once.

h.         OPERATION OF FUEL TENDERS ON RUNWAYS AND TAXIWAYS:

No fuel vehicle designed for or employed in the transportation of fuel shall be operated on a taxiway or runway at any time without prior permission from the Airport Manager.

i.                  FIRE EXTINGUISHERS:       

No person shall engage in Aircraft fueling or defueling operations without proper and adequate fire extinguishing equipment readily accessible and operational at the point of fueling.

j.          PARKING AREAS FOR FUEL TENDER:

Parking areas for City approved fuel tenders shall be arranged to:

1.         Facilitate dispersal of the vehicles in the event of emergency;

2.         Provide at least 10 feet of clear space between parked vehicles for accessibility for fire control purposes;

3.         Prevent any leakage from draining to an adjacent building;

4.         Minimize exposure to damage from out-of-control Aircraft;

5.         Provide at least 50 feet from any Airport terminal building, Aircraft cargo building, Aircraft hangar or other Airport structure housing the public, which has windows or doors in the exposed walls.

k.         USE OF RADIO, RADAR, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS:           

No person shall operate a radio transmitter or receiver, or switch electrical appliances on or off, in an Aircraft while it is being fueled or defueled.

l.          THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY

            Fueling or defueling operations shall not be conducted during periods of dangerous thunderstorm activity on the Airport, or when thunderstorm activity is observed within five statute miles of the airport.

4.03     FUEL FARMS AND BULK FUEL INSTALLATIONS:

a.         All fuel farms and bulk fuel installations shall conform to the appropriate National Fire Protection Association Standards, County Fire codes, federal, state, local laws, and any other specifications that may be issued by the City.

b.         There shall be NO SMOKING within one hundred (100) feet of a fuel farm or bulk fuel installation.

c.                   Person(s) using fuel farms and bulk fuel installations shall ensure that such areas are kept free of weeds, grass, and shrubs.  Said area shall be kept free of trash and other debris at all times.

d.               Fire extinguishers, as specified in the lease, shall be maintained in an accessible position, and in an operable condition, with an unexpired certification date by the operator.

e.                During loading and unloading of fuel at a fuel farm or bulk fuel installation no fueling or fuel transporting vehicle shall be left unattended.                                                                         

f.                  All fuel farms and bulk fuel installations shall be operated under a quality control, maintenance, and inspection program of a licensed and bonded fuel supplier, or the State of Florida.

4.04     FUEL TRANSPORTING VEHICLES:

a.         Each tank vehicle shall be conspicuously marked on both sides and rear of the cargo tank with the word “FLAMMABLE”/ and type of fuel.

b.         Emergency operating devices on all fuel tank vehicles shall be conspicuously marked “EMERGENCY SHUT OFF”.

c.         The propulsion and pumping engine on all tank vehicles shall have safeguards to reduce ignition sources to a minimum.

d.         The carburetor on all fuel tank vehicles shall be fitted with an approved back-flash arrester.

e.         The wiring on all fuel tank vehicles shall be adequately insulated and fastened to eliminate chafing, and affixed to terminal connections by tight-fitting snap or screw connections with rubber or similar insulating and shielding covers and molded boots.

f.          Two fire extinguishers should be conspicuously apparent on all tank vehicles.

g.         Each hose, funnel, or apparatus on a fuel truck used in fueling or defueling Aircraft shall be maintained in good condition.

h.         Maintenance and testing of Aircraft fueling systems shall be conducted under controlled conditions and in accordance with National Fire Protection Association guidelines.

i.          Fuel tank vehicles shall be stored and maintained outdoors in areas authorized by the City.                                                                                                                                

j.          All fuel trucks shall be operated under a quality control, inspection, and maintenance program of a licensed and bonded fuel supplier.

4.05     SMOKING:

Smoking or carrying lighted smoking materials or striking matches or other incendiary devices shall not be permitted on Airport Apron areas, nor within 100 feet of parked Aircraft, nor during fueling or defueling, nor during the loading or unloading of fuel tank trucks or tank cars, nor within 100 feet of a flammable liquid spill, nor in any area on the Airport where smoking is prohibited by the City by means of posted signs, nor in any hangar, shop or other building in which flammable liquids are stored or used except in cases where, specifically approved smoking rooms have been constructed for that purpose.

4.06     OPEN FLAME OPERATIONS:

a.         Lead and carbon burning, fusion gas and electric welding, blow-torch work, reservoir repairs, engine testing, battery charging, and all operations involving open flames shall be restricted to the repair shop section and isolated from the storage section of any hangar and be conducted in full compliance with NFPA Codes 407 and 409.  During such operations, the shop shall be separated from the storage section by closing all doors and openings to the storage section.

b.                 Full compliance with City Ordinance No. 652 for open burning and permits shall be maintained

4.07     STORAGE OF MATERIALS:

a.         No person shall keep or store material or equipment in such manner as to constitute a fire hazard or be in violation of applicable County, City, NFPA codes;  Standard Operating Procedures, and/or Operational Directives of the Airport.

b.         Gasoline, kerosene, ethyl, jet fuel, ether, lubricating oil, or other flammable gases or liquids, including those used in connection with the process of “doping” shall be stored in accordance with the applicable City, County and NFPA Codes.  Buildings shall be provided with fire suppression devices required by code and first-aid equipment and be approved by the City Fire Chief.

c.         No person shall keep, transport, or store lubricating oils on the Airport except in containers and receptacles designed for such purpose and in areas specifically approved for such storage in compliance with the applicable County Codes, and FAA regulations.

4.08     HAZARDOUS MATERIALS:

a.         No person shall, without prior permission from the Airport Manager, keep, transport, handle, or store at, in or upon the Airport any cargo of explosives or other hazardous articles which is barred from loading in, or for transportation by Civil Aircraft in the United States under the current provisions of Regulations promulgated by the Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration, or by any other competent authority.  Compliance with said regulations shall not constitute or be construed to constitute a waiver of the required notice or an implied permission to keep, transport, handle or store such explosives or other dangerous articles at, in or upon the Airport.  Advance notice of at least 24 hours shall be given the Manager to permit full investigation and clearance for any operation requiring a waiver of this rule.

b.         No person may offer, and no person may knowingly accept, any hazardous article for shipment at the Airport unless the shipment is handled and stored in full compliance with the current provisions of the Federal Aviation Regulations.

c.         Any person engaged in transportation of hazardous articles shall have designated personnel at the Airport authorized and responsible for receiving and handling such shipments in compliance with the prescribed regulations.                                                      

            d.         Any person engaged in the transportation of hazardous articles shall provide storage facilities, which reasonably insure against unauthorized access, or exposure to persons and against damage to shipments while at the Airport.

4.09     MOTORIZED GROUND EQUIPMENT AROUND AIRCRAFT:

No person shall park motorized ground equipment near any Aircraft in such manner so as to prevent it or the other ground equipment from being readily driven or towed away from the Aircraft in case of an emergency.

4.10     AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS:

a.         Radio transmitters and similar equipment in Aircraft shall not be tested or operated within a hangar with dynamotors running unless all parts of the antenna system are at least one (1) foot removed from any other object. No aircraft shall be placed, at any time, so that any fabric covered surface is within (1) foot of an antenna system.

b.         No airborne radar equipment shall be operated or ground tested in any area on the Airport where the directional beam of high intensity radar is within (300) feet, or the low intensity beam is within (100) feet of an Aircraft fueling operation, Aircraft fueling truck or flammable liquid storage facility, unless an approved shielding device is used during the radar operation.

4.11     ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND LIGHTING SYSTEM:

a.         Vapor or explosion -proof electrical equipment and lighting systems shall be used exclusively within hangars or maintenance shelters when required under NFPA Standards.  No portable lamp assembly shall be used without a proper protective guard or shield over such lamp assemblies to prevent breakage.

b.         All power operated equipment or electrical devices shall be shut off when not in actual use.

c.         The Aircraft electrical system shall be de-energized on any Aircraft upon which work is being done within any hangar or structure by disconnecting the battery or power source.

4.12     HEATING HANGARS:

Heating systems or devices in any hangar shall only be approved systems or devices as listed by the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., as suitable for use in Aircraft hangars and shall be installed in the manner prescribed by the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

4.13     USE OF CLEANING FLUIDS:

Cleaning of Aircraft parts and other equipment shall preferably be done with non-flammable cleaning agents or solvents.  When the use of flammable solvents cannot be avoided, only liquids having flash points in excess of 100 F shall be used and special precautions shall be taken to eliminate ignition sources in compliance with good practice recommendations of the NFPA.

4.14     APRONS, BUILDING, AND EQUIPMENT:

a.         All persons on the Airport shall keep all areas of the premises leased or used by them clean and free of oil, grease and other flammable material.  The floors of hangars and other buildings shall be kept clean and continuously kept free of rags, waste materials or other trash or rubbish.  Approved metal receptacles with a self-extinguishing cover shall be used for the storage of oily waste rags and similar materials.  The contents of these receptacles shall be removed daily by persons occupying space and kept clean at all times.  Only approved boxes, crates, paint, or varnish cans, bottles or containers shall be stored in or about a hangar or other buildings on the Airport.

b.         No person shall use flammable substances for cleaning hangars or other buildings on the Airport. Cleaning agents shall meet all Federal, State and Local codes, regulations, and permit requirements. All cleaning of buildings must be in compliance with the airport stormwater plan.

4.15     CONTAINERS:

a.         No tenant, lessee, concessionaire, or agent thereof doing business on the Airport, may keep uncovered trash containers adjacent to sidewalks or roads in a public area of the Airport.

b.         No person shall spill dirt or any other materials from a vehicle operated on the Airport.

4.16     REPAIRING AIRCRAFT:

a.        Aircraft repairs in storage areas of hangars shall be limited to inspections and replacements of parts and repairs incident thereto, provided such repairs do not involve appliances using open flames or heated parts.       

b.         The starting or operating of Aircraft engines inside any hangar is prohibited.  This shall not be construed as prohibiting the use of tractors, with NFDA approved exhaust systems, when moving planes within any hangar.                                                                                    

4.17     DOPING, SPRAY PAINTING, AND PAINT STRIPPING:

a.         The use of “dope” (cellulose nitrate or cellulose acetate dissolved in volatile flammable solvents) within any hangars is prohibited.  The process of doping will be carried out as set forth in NFPA Standards and applicable City Codes.

b.         For paint, varnish, or lacquer spraying operations, the arrangement, construction, ventilation and protection of spraying booths and the storing and handling or materials shall be in accordance with NFPA Standards and applicable City Codes.

4.18     FIRE EXTINGUISHERS:

a.         Fire extinguishing equipment at the Airport shall not be tampered with at any time nor used for any purpose other than fire fighting or fire prevention.  All such equipment shall be maintained in accordance with NFPA Standards.  Tags showing the date of the last inspection shall be attached to each unit or records acceptable to Fire Underwriters shall be kept showing the status of such equipment.

b.         All tenants or lessees of hangars, Aircraft maintenance buildings, or shop facilities shall supply and maintain an adequate number of readily accessible fire extinguishers.  Fueling vehicles designed for the transport and transfer of fuel shall carry on board at lease (2) fire extinguishers, one located on each side of the vehicle.  Extinguishers shall conform to applicable NFPA Standards.