Division B
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Part 2 — Building and Occupant Fire Safety

Section 2.13. Helicopter Landing Areas on Roofs

2.13.1. Construction

2.13.1.1. Construction

1) Helicopter landing areas on roofs shall be constructed in conformance with the requirements for heliports contained in TC 2010-1, “Canadian Aviation Regulations – Part III.”

2.13.2. Fire Safety Measures

2.13.2.1. Fire Separations

1) Areas or rooms communicating with the landing area shall be separated therefrom by a fire separation conforming to the British Columbia Building Code.

NC2010  2010-01-01 R1

1) Areas or rooms communicating with the landing area shall be separated therefrom by a fire separation conforming to the British Columbia Building CodeNBC.

2.13.2.2. Smoking

1) Smoking shall not be permitted on helicopter landing areas on roofs, and signs conforming to Article 2.4.2.2. shall be placed at the exits from the rooftop and in the vicinity of the landing area.

2.13.2.3. Fire Watch

1) Two persons knowledgeable in the use of firefighting equipment shall be in attendance on the roof deck at each landing area when it is in use.

2.13.2.4. Refuelling, Repair and Maintenance Operations

1) Helicopter refuelling, repair and maintenance operations shall not be carried out on helicopter landing areas on roofs except in an emergency.

2.13.2.5. Inspection of Separators

1) Aviation fuel and oil separators provided in the drainage system shall be inspected at intervals not greater than 7 days to ensure safe operation and shall be serviced when necessary.