Heliports or helistops constructed and operated in the City shall comply with the following requirements:
(a) The touchdown area shall be marked as prescribed by the Federal Aviation Agency. The numerals of the maximum weight allowable for use of the facility shall be provided so as to be conspicuous to pilots. A border one foot wide shall be provided around the edge of the touchdown area.
(b) The touchdown or landing areas on rooftops shall be elevated or provision shall be made for the collection of fuel that may be spilled in an emergency.
(c) There shall be at least two exits, remote from each other, on a rooftop heliport or helistop. These exits shall connect with the floor immediately below and shall be enclosed.
(d) There shall be at least two approved dry-powder-type fire extinguishers of at least twenty pound size. These shall be located remotely from each other. One of these may be substituted for a carbon dioxide-extinguisher with the permission of the Fire Chief.
(e) Heliports and helistops shall be provided with an acceptable wind indicator or windsock.
(f) No heliport or helistop shall be permitted near a high-tension power line.
(g) No fuel may be stored at a helistop.
(h) Smoking shall not be permitted in a heliport or helistop area.
(Ord. 1969-169. Passed 7-16-70.)