- Author
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Sampson, W. T., III
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Henninger, S.
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Fixler, R.
- Title
- Rooftop Emergency Heliports. Final Report.
- Coporate
- Systems Control Technology, Inc., Arlington, VA
- Sponsor
- Federal Aviation Administration, Washington, DC
- Report
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DOT/FAA/RD-93/2; SCT No. 92RR-26; ARD-30
June 1993
56 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Contract
- DTFA01-87-C-00014
- Keywords
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heliports
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helicopters
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roofs
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high rise buildings
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building codes
- Identifiers
- rotocraft; helistops; FAA Heliport Design Advisory Circular (AC); Mass Casualty Incident
- Abstract
- In the process of developing two previous Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) documents, "Rotocraft Use in Disaster Relief and Mass Casualty Incidents - CaseuStudies" DOT/FAA/RD-90/10 and "Guidelines for Integrating Helicopter Assets Into Emergency Planning" DOT/FAA/RD-90/11, it was determined that there was a need for further study regarding rooftop emergency heliports. The research for this project included an in-depth analysis of high-rise fire incidents in which helicopters have been used. Following this effort, a survey was conducted of building codes that were applicable to the construction of heliports and helistops on the roofs of high-rise buildings. These codes were examined to determine common and uncommon elements and to identify strengths and weaknesses. After analyzing this data, the FAA's Heliport Design Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5390-2 was reviewed. This data was then used to develop recommendations for additions or changes to the AC.