There may be more "rules" in place depending on the location. Building
codes, IBC and others in use, have several limitations on aircraft hangers
as far as the amount of flammables permissable. This is partly due to the
assumption that the aircraft is already laden with fuel and an external
source of flame could create quite a conflagration. So your airport
commission may not necessarily be the source of the rules, but may be
getting heat (no pun intended) from fire marshalls, insurance companies and
the like. The building official of the area should have the code that is in
use available for purchase or even to look through their copy. NFPA, IFC
and other codes could also be locally adopted.

Hope this helps a little


"Brett Justus" wrote in message
om...
Our airport commission has talked about going around and looking in
hangars to crack down on "volatile" liquids being stored within. I
think mainly they're concerned about people keeping fuel for use in
heaters, where there is a more likely ignition source in addition to
the liquids being present.

I would like to propose they consider limits on quantities and safety
rules concerning use rather than an all out ban -- which would largely
go ignored anyway. We have several homebuilders; how can they build
planes without ever using flammables? I burn auto gas and usually
bring out 5-6 5 gallon containers, keeping them in the hangar until
used. If I have 40 gals in my C-172 + 30 gals in cans, that's still a
lot less than a Cherokee six might have in its tanks in the next
hangar. The danger is during fueling and that could be addressed with
rules on grounding, fire extinguisher present, door open to ventilate,
etc.

If anyone has a copy of hangar rules that are reasonable, I would like
to get a copy if possible. I'd also appreciate hearing from any who
will take the time to respond what the rules are at your airport.

Thanks,

- Brett