Hangar Safety Checklist

Building Exterior

  • Are "no smoking" requirements being maintained?
  • Is the hangar unit number properly displayed on the building, with the numbers contrasting with the background?

Clearance Around Aircraft

  • Is the area in front of the aircraft clear?
  • Is the area under the aircraft clear?
  • Is there 36 inches of clear egress around aircraft?
  • Is there clear egress throughout the hangar?

Construction Features

  • Are there any holes in the walls?
  • Have all construction/improvements been permitted?
  • Have any internal walls been removed?

Electrical Equipment

  • Are all electrical outlets and lighting approved?
  • Are extension cords unplugged and stored?
  • Are non-rated appliances raised at least 18 inches from the door?
  • Is the electrical wiring/equipment free from hazards?

Fire Extinguishers

  • Are extinguishers a minimum Type 2A-10-BC?
  • Are extinguishers at each hangar door?
  • Are extinguishers properly mounted?
  • Are the extinguishers properly maintained?
  • Are there an adequate number of fire extinguishers?
  • Does the tug vehicle have an approved 20BC extinguisher?

Fire Lanes

  • Are fire lanes free from obstructions?
  • Are fire lanes properly marked and maintained?

Hazardous Material (Hazmat)

  • Are batteries being charged out of the aircraft?
  • Are battery chargers of when the hangar is unoccupied?
  • Are flammables stored away from combustibles?
  • Are gas cylinders over four feet tall secured?
  • Are hot or spraying operations being conducted?
  • Are oily rags properly stored and disposed of?
  • Are parts cleaners properly maintained?
  • Is all the hazmat properly stored?
  • Is an approved oil drip pan in place?
  • Is the hangar free of explosives and ammunition?
  • Is the hangar free of LPG (propane)?

Miscellaneous

  • Is the allowable small rug rolled up and secured?
  • Is the floor free of rugs?

Storage

  • Are combustible materials kept to a minimum?
  • Do operational vehicles cause clearance issues?
  • Do wall-mounted storage units weigh less than five pounds per piece?
  • Is all storage aircraft operation-related?
  • Is rack storage approved?
  • Is storage below the approved height? (no higher than 12 feet)
  • Is the overall storage orderly and safe?
  • Is there more than one airport transport vehicle?

This is not an all-inclusive list.
For questions,please contact Airport Operations at 480-782-3540.