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