Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)

Regulations

Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 139 : Aerodromes and Heliports

Subpart 1 : General

139.01.8 Storage of flammable goods

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(1)Fuel, pyrotechnic stores and all highly flammable matter shall be stored on a licensed aerodrome or heliport only in buildings or receptacles which comply with the appropriate standards prescribed in the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act No. 103 of 1977), the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993), or any other law.

 

(2)Fuel storage facility in and around aircraft hangers or any building must—
(a)have at least a 5 meter clean area on all sides;
(b)be protected with a bund wall that can contain 110% of the stored content; and
(c)comply with SANS 108 and the applicable municipal by-laws.