Chapter 20 — AVIATION FACILITIES
Section 2007
California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) · 2022 edition · updated 2026-09-10 · California
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2007.1 General. Helistops and heliports shall be maintained¶
in accordance with Sections 2007.2 through 2007.8. Helistops and heliports on buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the California 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) and not less than 5 feet (1524 mm) at any point. The clear area shall be maintained.
2007.3 Flammable and Class II combustible liquid spill-¶
age. Landing areas on 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 Section 412.7 of the California Building Code .
2007.5 Standpipe systems.¶
A building with a rooftop helistop or heliport shall be provided with a Class I or III standpipe system 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 2 1 /2inch (63.5 mm) outlet on the standpipe system.
2007.6 Foam protection. Foam fire-protection capabilities¶
shall be provided for rooftop heliports. Such systems shall be designed, installed and maintained in accordance with the applicable provisions of Sections 903, 904 and 905.
2007.7 Fire extinguishers. Not less than 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 extinguishers shall be in accordance with Section 906.
2007.8 Federal approval. Before operating helicopters from¶
helistops and heliports, approval shall be obtained from the Federal Aviation Administration.
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