Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 139 : Aerodromes and HeliportsSubpart 2 : Licensing and Operation of Aerodromes139.02.30 Safety measures against fire |
| (1) | A holder of an aerodrome licence shall establish preventative measures against possible fires on the aerodrome and identify a person or group or persons in writing to maintain a fire prevention programme for an aerodrome and aerodrome buildings. |
| (2) | If the aerodrome has no fire brigade service designated in terms of the Fire Brigade Services Act, 1987 (Act No. 99 of 1987), the holder of an aerodrome licence shall arrange with the local government concerned to maintain a fire prevention programme for aerodrome buildings on landside and to advise such holder of any dangerous conditions for rectification. |
| (3) | Unless the local authority's persons received airside induction training, aerodrome rescue and firefighting services provider shall be responsible to ensure that fire prevention on airside is maintained, and shall keep proper record of inspections performed and rectification measures instituted. |
| (4) | A holder of an aerodrome licence shall ensure that no unsafe practice is performed on an aerodrome or within its parameters. |
| (5) | If unsafe practices have to be performed during any day-to-day maintenance of, or on, an aerodrome, a holder of an aerodrome licence shall alert the rescue and firefighting service provider concerned to be on standby for the duration of such practices. |