Haw. Code R. § 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.

Notes

Haw. Code R. § 13-232-24

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