Code of Massachusetts Regulations › 740 CMR - MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY › Title 740 CMR 22.00 - Boston-logan International Airport, Laurence G. Hanscom Field, And Worcester Regional Airport - Aerodrome Operations › Section 22.05 - Aerodrome Motor Vehicle Permits and Vehicle Requirements

Current through Register 1525, July 5, 2024
(1)
General
. All
			 vehicles operating on the aerodrome shall have a valid ramp and apron permit
			 issued by the Executive Director. A ramp and apron permit shall not be issued
			 unless the person or company requesting the permit has entered into an
			 operating agreement with or otherwise been duly authorized by the Executive
			 Director to conduct activities on the aerodrome.
(2)
Application
			 Procedure
. Applications for ramp and apron permits hereunder shall
			 be made in writing to the Executive Director and shall include proof of current
			 liability insurance coverage with limits as set by the Executive Director, and
			 shall identify the vehicle to be licensed, the company or agency involved, and
			 the justification for issuance of such permit.
(3)
Vehicle
			 Requirements
.
(a)
Special Lighting
: Vehicles five feet in height or over
			 which will be operated at night or in periods of reduced visibility shall be
			 equipped with Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration,
			 motor carrier safety regulation type clearance lights mounted in accordance
			 with DOT/FAA requirements. If the configuration of the vehicle is such that
			 DOT/FAA clearance lights cannot be installed, a single non-flashing 360 degree
			 red or amber light may be used. This light shall be a minimum four inches high,
			 2½ inches in diameter, and of at least 50 candlepower. The light may be
			 of the removable type, such as magnetic or suction mounted. Flashing or
			 blinking lights are restricted to use on emergency type vehicles during
			 emergencies or as specifically authorized by the Executive Director.
(b)
Fire
			 Extinguishers
: Each Class II aerodrome approved vehicle in excess
			 of one ton capacity shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher as designated by
			 the Executive Director. Minimum requirements shall be:
1. Two-pound dry chemical extinguishers,
			 or
2. Four-pound carbon dioxide
			 extinguishers.
NOTE
: Carbon tetrachloride,
				chlorobromomethane, or other vaporizing liquid extinguishers are not permitted
				inside buildings due to their high toxicity, unless approved by the Executive
				Director.
3. For the
			 purpose of this requirement, food delivery trucks under 2½ tons in
			 capacity will be considered as Class I vehicles.
(c) Mufflers and exhaust lines shall be of
			 rigid construction with all joints of either screw, flange, or sleeve and clamp
			 type and free of holes. The exhaust end of the tailpipe shall extend parallel
			 to and at least 13 inches from the ground on all fuelers and
			 defuelers.
(d) Sediment bowls, fuel
			 pump bowls, and carburetor float chambers shall be of metal
			 construction.
(e) All lubricating
			 oil and fuel or alcohol dispensing nozzles shall be so designed as to prevent
			 flow of product unless manually operated. Devices that permit automatic flow of
			 fuel are prohibited.
(f) Dimmer
			 switches for headlights: When headlights cannot be dimmed, they must be focused
			 so as to strike the ground not more than 50 feet ahead of the
			 vehicle.
(g) All baggage tugs and
			 small specialized ramp vehicles must have at least one operating
			 taillight.
(h) All vehicles with a
			 type chassis that normally would be licensed to operate on highways shall have
			 two operating taillights, stop lights, and appropriate turn signals.
(i) Emergency brakes must be capable of
			 holding the vehicle on a 30° grade.
(j) Windshields and side glasses must be
			 unbroken.
(k) Cab floors and steps
			 shall be covered with a non-skid mat or coated with non-skid paint.
(l) Tires shall be in serviceable conditions,
			 not worn to the point that the fabric or breaker strip is showing and without
			 sidewall breaks.
(m) Motor
			 vehicles, so equipped, shall have windshield wipers, horns and speedometers in
			 operating condition.
(n) Unlighted
			 mobile ramp equipment such as carts, stairs, ladders, stands,
etc
., shall be provided with reflectors or reflective material
			 installed in a manner which makes the equipment visible at night to aircraft or
			 ground vehicles from any angle of approach.
(o) It shall be the responsibility of the
			 operator to ascertain that the vehicle is in good maintenance and that all
			 orders and instructions, rules and regulations pertaining to aerodrome-approved
			 vehicles are observed at all times.