Rooftop Emergency Heliports

In the process of developing two previous Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) documents, 'Rotorcraft Use in Disaster Relief and Mass Casualty Incidents - Case Studies' DOT/FAA/RD-90/10 and Guidelines for Integrating Helicopter Assets into Emergency Planning DOT/FAA/RD-90/11, it was deter...

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Main Authors: Sampson, III, William T, Henninger, Sandra, Fixler, Richard S
Format: Report
Language:English
Subjects:
AC(ADVISORY CIRCULAR)
Administration and Management
BUILDING CODES
BUILDINGS
CASE STUDIES
CASUALTIES
CIRCULAR
CONSTRUCTION
DISASTERS
EMERGENCIES
Escape, Rescue and Survival
FAA HEIPORT DESIGN
FIRES
Helicopters
HELIPORTS
HELISTOPS
HIGH-RISE FIRES
MANAGEMENT
MASS CASULTIES INCIDENT
OFFICE BUILDINGS
PLANNING
RESCUES
ROOFS
ROTORCRAFT
Safety Engineering
Structural Engineering and Building Technology
SURVEYS
Terminal Flight Facilities
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Summary:In the process of developing two previous Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) documents, 'Rotorcraft Use in Disaster Relief and Mass Casualty Incidents - Case Studies' 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. Rotorcraft, FAA Heliport Design AC, Helicopter, Mass Casualty Incident, High-Rise Fires, Building Codes, Heliports/Helistops