Accession Number:

ADA278872

Title:

Rooftop Emergency Heliports

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

SYSTEMS CONTROL TECHNOLOGY INC ARLINGTON VA

Personal Author(s):

• Sampson, III, William T.
• Henninger, Sandra
• Fixler, Richard S.

Report Date:

1993-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

62.0

Abstract:

In the process of developing two previous Federal Aviation Administration FAA documents, Rotorcraft Use in Disaster Relief and Mass Casualty Incidents - Case Studies DOTFAARD-9010 and Guidelines for Integrating Helicopter Assets into Emergency Planning DOTFAARD-9011, 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 FAAs Heliport Design Advisory Circular AC 1505390-2 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, HeliportsHelistops

Descriptors:

• *DISASTERS
• *RESCUES
• *HELICOPTERS
• *FIRES
• *HELIPORTS
• *ROOFS
• *PLANNING
• EMERGENCIES
• CASE STUDIES
• CIRCULAR
• CASUALTIES
• SURVEYS
• CONSTRUCTION
• BUILDINGS
• MANAGEMENT

Subject Categories:

• Helicopters
• Terminal Flight Facilities
• Administration and Management
• Safety Engineering
• Structural Engineering and Building Technology
• Escape, Rescue and Survival

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE