Haw. Code R. § 13-232-24

Current through April, 2024
Section 13-232-24 - Fueling
(a) The fueling of vessels at a small boat harbor where a marine fueling station has been established, shall be accomplished only at that station.
(b) Prior to fueling a vessel at a small boat harbor, the operator shall:
(1) Securely moor the vessel;
(2) Stop all engines, motors, fans, and devices liable to produce sparks;
(3) Extinguish all fires; and
(4) Close all ports, windows, doors, and hatches.
(c) Persons fueling a vessel at a small boat harbor shall:
(1) Refrain from smoking, striking matches, or throwing switches; and
(2) Keep nozzle of hose, or can, in continuous contact with fuel opening to guard against static sparks.
(d) After fueling is completed, the following actions shall be taken:
(1) Close fill openings;
(2) Wipe up all spilled fuel;
(3) Open all ports, windows, doors, and hatches;
(4) Permit vessel to ventilate for at least five minutes; and
(5) Check that there are no fuel fumes in the bilges or below deck spaces before starting machinery or lighting fires.

Haw. Code R. § 13-232-24

[Eff 2/24/94; comp] (Auth: HRS §§ 200-2, 200-3) (Imp: HRS §§ 200-2, 200-3)