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42.10.5 Rooftop Heliports
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Fueling on rooftop heliports shall be permitted only where approved by the authority having jurisdiction. [407:7.1.1.1.1]
In addition to the special requirements in this chapter, the heliport shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 418. [407:7.1.1.1.2]
Facilities for dispensing fuel with a flash point below 37.8°C (100°F) shall not be permitted at any rooftop heliport. [407:7.1.1.1.3]
In addition to the special requirements of this chapter, the fuel storage, piping, and dispensing system shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 30 and with applicable portions of this standard. [407:7.1.1.1.4]
Fuel storage tanks and components shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 30. [407:7.1.2.1]
Pumps and piping systems shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 30. [407:7.1.3.1]
Pumps shall be located at or below ground level. [407:7.1.3.2]
Relay pumping shall not be permitted. [407:7.1.3.3]
Pumps installed outside of buildings shall be located not less than 1.5 m (5 ft) from any building opening. [407:7.1.3.4]
Pumps shall be anchored and protected against physical damage from collision. [407:7.1.3.5]
Pumps installed within a building shall be in a separate room with no opening into other portions of the building. [407:7.1.3.6]
The pump room shall be adequately ventilated. [407:7.1.3.7]
Electrical wiring and equipment in pump rooms shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 70, Article 515. [407:7.1.3.8]
Piping above grade shall be steel and, unless otherwise approved by the authority having jurisdiction, shall be suitably cased or shall be installed in a duct or chase. [407:7.1.3.9]
Such piping duct or chase shall be constructed so that a piping failure does not result in the entry of fuel liquid or vapor entering the building. [407:7.1.3.9.1]
All pipe casings, ducts, and chases shall be drained. [407:7.1.3.9.2]
Piping shall be anchored and shall be protected against physical damage for a height of at least 2.4 m (8 ft) above the ground. [407:7.1.3.10]
An isolation valve shall be installed on the suction and discharge piping of each pump. [407:7.1.3.11]
A check valve shall be installed at the base of each fuel piping riser to automatically prevent the reverse flow of the fuel into the pump room in the event of pump seal failure, pipe failure, or other malfunction. [407:7.1.3.12]
Piping within buildings shall comply with 42.10.3.1.3.3. [407:7.1.3.13]
An additional emergency fuel shutoff station shall be located at ground level and shall be located at least 3 m (10 ft) from the pump but no further than 6 m (20 ft). [407:7.1.9.2]
Fire protection shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 418. [407:7.1.10]
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