Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 139 : Aerodromes and HeliportsSubpart 3 : Licensing and Operation of Heliports139.03.26 Safety measures against fire |
| (1) | The holder of a heliport licence shall establish preventative measures against possible fires on the heliport and identify a person or group or persons to maintain a fire prevention programme for the heliport and heliport buildings. |
| (2) | If the heliport has no fire brigade service designated in terms of the Fire Brigade Services Act, 1987 (Act No. 99 of 1987), the holder of the licence shall arrange with the local government concerned to maintain a fire prevention programme for the heliport and to advise such holder of any dangerous conditions for rectification. |
| (3) | The holder of the licence shall ensure that no unsafe practice is performed on the heliport or within its parameters. |
| (4) | If unsafe practices have to be performed during any day-to-day maintenance of, or on, the heliport, the holder of the licence shall alert the rescue and fire fighting service concerned to be on standby for the duration of such practices. |