HAR §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) Step 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; 232-12 Unofficial Compilation (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] (Auth: HRS §§200-2, 200-3) (Imp: HRS §§200- 2, 200-3)