NFPA 418 Standard for Heliports
NFPA 418 直升機機場防火標準
1.1 Scope.
1.1.1 This standard specifies the minimum requirements for fire protection for heliports and rooftop hangars.
1.1.2 This standard does not apply to ground-level helicopter hangars.
1.1.3 All hangars not covered by this standard are required to comply with NFPA 409, Standard on Aircraft Hangars.
1.1.4 Temporary landing sites and emergency evacuation facilities are outside the scope of this standard.
Improve fire protection at heliports and safeguard lives and property with the 2011 NFPA 418.
The 2011 NFPA 418 Standard for Heliports standard establishes minimum fire safety requirements for operation at heliports for the protection of persons, aircraft, and other property.
Topics covered include
· General requirements for land-based facilities
· Rooftop landing facilities
· Rooftop hangars
· Foam systems and water supply
· Offshore heliports
· Portable fire extinguishers
Work smarter and maximize safety with these changes in the 2011 edition
· Updated references
· Revised requirements for the location of fuel equipment, means of egress, and suppression system design and testing
· New requirement for emergency response planning
This document also includes annexes on heliport emergency planning and training for safety personnel and establishing extinguishing agent quantities and discharge rates. (Softbound, 15 pp., 2011)
