Fueling of aircraft and operation of fueling vehicles.
Riverside Municipal Code § 12.08.225
in effect12.08.225 - Fueling of aircraft and operation of fueling vehicles.
A. The following regulations relating to fueling of aircraft and operation of fueling vehicles are applicable to all users of the airport:
1. Fueling of aircraft shall be accomplished with strict attention to safety.
2. The refueling vehicle attendant shall stand by the refueling vehicle during all phases of refueling operation.
3. All refueling vehicles must be equipped with approved fire extinguishers at all times.
4. Refueling vehicles shall not refuel aircraft within any hangar. At no time will fuel vehicles enter or park in hangars.
5. During refueling operations, aircraft and vehicle grounding procedures shall be exercised at all times.
6. All fuel spills shall be treated as a potential fire hazard. The Fire Department will be notified if the spill constitutes a hazard to either life or property. Asphalt damage must be reported to the airport office immediately by the refueling operator.
7. Fueling nozzles shall be equipped with a dead-man control. The dead-man shall not be blocked in the open position.
B. All aviation fuels must be handled to ensure clean/dry fuels reach the aircraft. Those who choose to fuel their own aircraft with fuels imported from off the airport must meet the same standards applicable to fuel operators on the airport:
1. Obtain fuel permit from Airport Manager.
2. Fuel containers must be marked to indicate type and grade of fuel being handled and aircraft number.
3. Dispensing units must have fuel pumps equipped with automatic shut-off, filters, standpipe and ground straps.
4. Fire extinguishers will be available (two 20-BC), one on either side of vehicle.
5. Individuals will not fuel aircraft other than their own nor will they sell any fuels on the airport.
6. Hazardous materials shall not be stored in aircraft hangars.
7. Fuelers shall carry such liability insurance as reasonably required by the Airport Manager.
8. Persons performing fueling operations should be familiar with pertinent rules pertaining to fuels handling.
9. Refueling aircraft from five-gallon cans is not permitted.
10. Those individuals processing more than 50 gallons of fuel in a year must file a disclosure of hazardous materials with the Riverside Fire Department.
(Ord. 7362 § 4, 2017; Ord. 5661 § 1, 1988)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT12AIAI_CH12.08AIRE_12.08.225FUAIOPFUVEFetched: 11/1/2026