Section 4 Arrangements

401. General

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

2. The periphery of the helideck should be fitted with a safety net except where structural protection exists. The net should be inclined upwards at an angle of 10° and outwards from below the edge of the helideck to a horizontal distance of 1.5 m and should not rise above the edge of the deck.

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

4. Reference should be made to Ch 10, 402. 7 concerning helideck drainage.