N.Y.C. Admin. Code § FC 2007: Section FC 2007: Helistops and Heliports

2007.1 General.

Helistops and heliports shall be maintained in accordance with this section. Helistops and heliports on buildings or structures shall be constructed in accordance with the construction codes, including the Building Code.

2007.2 Clearances.

The touchdown area shall be surrounded on all sides by a clear area having minimum average width at roof level of 15 feet (4572 mm) but no width less than 5 feet (1524 mm). The clear area shall be maintained.

2007.3 Flammable and Class II combustible liquid spillage.

Landing areas on buildings or structures shall be maintained so as to confine flammable or Class II combustible liquid spillage to the landing area itself, and provisions shall be made to drain such spillage away from exits or stairways serving the helicopter landing area or from a structure housing such exit or stairway.

2007.4 Exits.

Exits and stairways shall be maintained in accordance with the construction codes, including the Building Code.

2007.5 Standpipe systems.

Where a building with a rooftop helistop or heliport is equipped with a standpipe system, the system shall be extended to the roof level on which the helistop or heliport is located. All portions of the helistop and heliport area shall be within 150 feet (45 720 mm) of a standpipe system outlet connection.

2007.6 Foam protection.

Foam fire-protection capabilities shall be provided for rooftop heliports as required by the construction codes, including the Building Code. Such systems shall be designed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with FC Chapter 9.

2007.6.1 Initial foam fire extinguishing system test.

Upon installation, a foam fire extinguishing system shall be tested in accordance with FC Chapter 9. The test shall be conducted at the owner's risk by his or her representative before a representative of the department.

2007.6.2 Periodic foam fire extinguishing system test.

The foam fire extinguishing system shall be inspected, tested and maintained in accordance with FC Chapter 9. Additionally, the foam fire extinguishing system shall be tested at least once every 2 years, as required in FC 5706.4.10.7.

2007.7 Portable fire extinguishers.

A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher having a minimum 80-B:C rating shall be provided for each permanent takeoff and landing area and for the aircraft parking areas. Installation, inspection and maintenance of these portable fire extinguishers shall be in accordance with FC 906.

2007.8 Federal approval.

Before operating helicopters from helistops and heliports, approval shall be obtained from the Federal Aviation Administration and any other federal, state or city authority having jurisdiction.