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42.10.5 Rooftop Heliports

Fire Code 2018 of Maine > 42 Refueling > 42.10 Aircraft Fuel Servicing > 42.10.5 Rooftop Heliports
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42.10.5.1 Design and Construction

42.10.5.1.1 General Requirements

42.10.5.1.1.1 System Design and Approval

42.10.5.1.1.1.1

Fueling on rooftop heliports shall be permitted only where approved by the authority having jurisdiction. [407:7.1.1.1.1]

42.10.5.1.1.1.2

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]

42.10.5.1.1.1.3

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]

42.10.5.1.1.1.4

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]

42.10.5.1.1.1.5

The entire system shall be designed so that no part of the system is subjected to pressure above its working pressure. [407:7.1.1.1.5]

42.10.5.1.2 Fuel Storage Tanks

42.10.5.1.2.1

Fuel storage tanks and components shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 30. [407:7.1.2.1]

42.10.5.1.2.2

The fuel storage system shall be located at or below ground level. [407:7.1.2.2]

42.10.5.1.3 Pumps and Piping Systems

42.10.5.1.3.1

Pumps and piping systems shall comply with the requirements of NFPA 30. [407:7.1.3.1]

42.10.5.1.3.2

Pumps shall be located at or below ground level. [407:7.1.3.2]

42.10.5.1.3.3

Relay pumping shall not be permitted. [407:7.1.3.3]

42.10.5.1.3.4

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]

42.10.5.1.3.5

Pumps shall be anchored and protected against physical damage from collision. [407:7.1.3.5]

42.10.5.1.3.6

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]

42.10.5.1.3.7

The pump room shall be adequately ventilated. [407:7.1.3.7]

42.10.5.1.3.8

Electrical wiring and equipment in pump rooms shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 70, Article 515. [407:7.1.3.8]

42.10.5.1.3.9

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]

42.10.5.1.3.9.1

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]

42.10.5.1.3.9.2

All pipe casings, ducts, and chases shall be drained. [407:7.1.3.9.2]

42.10.5.1.3.10

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]

42.10.5.1.3.11

An isolation valve shall be installed on the suction and discharge piping of each pump. [407:7.1.3.11]

42.10.5.1.3.12

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]

42.10.5.1.3.13

Piping within buildings shall comply with 42.10.3.1.3.3. [407:7.1.3.13]

42.10.5.1.4 Hose and Nozzles. (Reserved)

42.10.5.1.5 Electrostatic Bonding. (Reserved)

42.10.5.1.6 Electrical Systems. (Reserved)

42.10.5.1.7 Control of Fuel Flow. (Reserved)

42.10.5.1.8 Filters and Ancillary Equipment. (Reserved)

42.10.5.1.9 Emergency Fuel Shutoff Systems

42.10.5.1.9.1

At least two emergency fuel shutoff stations located on opposite sides of the heliport at exitways or at similar locations shall be provided. [407:7.1.9.1]

42.10.5.1.9.2

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]

42.10.5.1.10 Fire Protection

Fire protection shall conform to the requirements of NFPA 418. [407:7.1.10]

42.10.5.1.11 Marking and Labeling. (Reserved)

42.10.5.2 Operations

42.10.5.2.1 Security. (Reserved)

42.10.5.2.2 Personnel

All heliport personnel shall be trained in the use of the available fire extinguishers and fixed extinguishing systems. [407:7.2.2]

42.10.5.2.3 Prevention and Control of Spills. (Reserved)

42.10.5.2.4 Emergency Fuel Shutoff

All heliport personnel shall be trained in the operation of emergency fuel shutoff controls. [407:7.2.4]

42.10.5.2.5 Bonding. (Reserved)

42.10.5.2.6 Monitoring of Fuel Flow. (Reserved)

42.10.5.2.7 Fire Protection. (Reserved)

42.10.5.2.8 Maintenance. (Reserved)

42.10.5.2.9 Aircraft Fueling Hose. (Reserved)

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