13.4 Arrangements
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13.4 Arrangements

  13.4.1 The helideck should be free of projections except that landing lights or other essential projections may be installed around the periphery of the deck provided they do not rise more than 0.15 m above the level of the deck.

  13.4.2 The helideck should have recessed tie-down points for securing a helicopter.

  13.4.3 The periphery of the helideck should be fitted with a safety net except where structural protection exists. The net should be inclined upward and outwards from below the edge of the helideck to a horizontal distance of 1.5 m and should not rise more than 0.15 m above the edge of the deck.

  13.4.4 The helideck should have both a main and an emergency personnel access route located as far apart from each other as practicable.

  13.4.5 Reference should be made to 9.11.1 concerning helideck drainage.

Parent topic: Chapter 13 – Helicopter Facilities footnote
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