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§ 3554. Marking, Lighting, and Visual Aids.

21 CA ADC § 3554Barclays Official California Code of Regulations

Barclays California Code of Regulations
Title 21. Public Works
Division 2.5. Division of Aeronautics (Department of Transportation)
Chapter 2. Airports and Heliports
Article 4. Design Standards, Heliports Only
21 CCR § 3554
§ 3554. Marking, Lighting, and Visual Aids.
Currentness
(a) Heliport Marking. All markings, except for FATO and TLOF boundary markings, shall be oriented to be legible when flying toward the heliport using the primary approach/takeoff path. Heliport markings are as follows:
(1) an underlined letter “H” that shall be centered within the FATO and it shall be at least 10 feet in height. If the heliport is at a medical facility, the underlined letter “H” shall be red and it shall be imposed in the middle of a 30' white cross. A heliport not open to the public may utilize a company logo or some other marking in lieu of the “H” if approved by the Department;
(2) either FATO or TLOF boundary markings in accordance with Chapter 3 of the FAA AC 150/5390-2A. A heliport may have both FATO and TLOF boundary markings;
(3) a heliport not open to the public shall be marked with the letters “PVT” in letters at least 5 feet in height that are located on the FATO;
(4) a heliport that is restricted to helicopters under a certain weight (e.g., rooftop heliport), shall be marked with a weight limit marking, in thousands of pounds, that is located on the FATO;
(5) a landing direction arrow shall be used when an approach/takeoff path is constrained by environmental or safety concerns which require the precise navigation that the arrow affords. An arrow shall not be used for curved approach; and
(6) markings of a closed or abandoned heliport shall be in accordance with FAA AC 150/5390-2A.
(b) Heliport Lighting. A heliport lighting system is required for night operations. No lights may penetrate the heliport's primary, approach, or transitional surfaces by more than two inches. Any lighting fixture used shall present a low profile to minimize interference with ground maneuvering and flight operations. A heliport lighting system consists of the following:
(1) perimeter lighting in accordance with Chapter 3 of the FAA AC 150/5390-2A. Floodlights may be used in lieu of perimeter lights if approved by the Department. If approved by the Department, floodlights shall be located and oriented so they do not interfere with the pilot's ability to see clearly during takeoff, landing, or taxiing;
(2) a lighted wind cone;
(3) if a landing direction arrow is required in Section 3554(a)(5) of these regulations, the arrow shall have landing direction lights centered within it; and
(4) obstruction lights as follows:
(A) at a public-use heliport, any obstruction to air navigation as defined in FAR 77.23 shall be lighted in accordance with FAA AC 70/7460-1J, unless the FAA has conducted an aeronautical study and determined that the lighting is not necessary for safety and the Department concurs.
(B) at a heliport that is not for public-use, the heliport owner shall survey the heliport area to identify objects that are obstructions to air navigation as defined in FAR 77.23. The Department shall evaluate the obstructions and determine whether obstruction lighting is required.

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Note: Authority cited: Section 21243, Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections 21661-21668.2, Public Utilities Code.
History
1. Amendment filed 4-25-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 17).
2. Repealer and new section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 53).
3. Change without regulatory effect of subsection (b)(1)(A) filed 1-24-89; operative 1-24-89 (Register 89, No. 4).
4. Amendment of section heading and section filed 3-21-97; operative 4-20-97 (Register 97, No. 12).
This database is current through 5/3/24 Register 2024, No. 18.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 21, § 3554, 21 CA ADC § 3554
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