H Heliport/Vertiport Standards, Facility Requirements and Restrictions on Use

Section 14.APPENDIX H   Heliport/Vertiport Standards, Facility Requirements and Restrictions on Use Section 14.TABLE B   Facility Requirements Item Heliport/ Helistop Vertiport/ Vertistop Public-Use Heliport/ Helistop Vertiport/ Vertistop Private-Use Heliport/ Helistop Vertiport/ Vertistop Restricted Landing Area Hospital Heliport/ Helistop Vertiport/ Vertistop Access Control a)  Spectator b) Vehicular c)  Perimeter Required Required Required Recommended Recommended Recommended Recommended Recommended Recommended Required Required Required Security and access may be controlled by hospital Fire Protection Required for heliports – one 20# extinguisher (two where fueling is present) Required for heliports – one 20# extinguisher (two where fueling is present) Recommended Required – one 20# extinguisher (two where fueling is present) First-Aid Kit Required for heliport only Recommended for heliport Not Required Not Required Fuel & Oil Sales Required for heliport during normal business hours Available by phone after business hours Not Required Not Required Not Required Hangar/Office Required for heliport only Not Required Not Required Not Required Identification Beacons Required for heliports Recommended Not Required Recommended and required for all Trauma Centers Item Heliport/ Helistop Vertiport/ Vertistop Public-Use Heliport/ Helistop Vertiport/ Vertistop Private-Use Heliport/ Helistop Vertiport/ Vertistop Restricted Landing Area Hospital Heliport/ Helistop Vertiport/ Vertistop Lead-in Lights and Arrows Required for heliports Recommended Not Required Recommended Marked FATO and/or TLOF Identifiable from 500' AGL Required Required Required Required Paved TLOF Recommended Recommended Not Required Recommended Perimeter/Flood Lighting Required for night use Required for night use Recommended for night use Required for night use Potable Water Required for heliport during normal business hours Available by phone after business hours Not Required Not Required Not Required Horizontal Safety Fence for Heliports Elevated 30" or Higher Required Required Required Required Sanitary Restroom Required for heliport during normal business hours Available by phone after business hours Not Required Not Required Not Required Wind Direction / Velocity Indicator (must be lighted for night use) Required Required Required Required