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
Section 3550 - General
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) The information and standards included in this Article establish minimum standards for a permitted heliport suitable for a design helicopter.
(b) Design standards for a permitted heliport shall be in accordance with FAA ACs.
(c) Obstruction standards and designation of imaginary surfaces related to heliports shall be in accordance with FAR Part 77.
(d) The Department may grant variances to these design and obstruction standards. These variances may be granted where reasonable conditions exist and the interests of the general public will not be compromised.
(e) The Department may require flight demonstrations by the heliport's owner to assist in determining whether requested variances would affect safety.
1. Repealer and new section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 53) For prior history, see Register 80, No. 17.
2. Amendment filed 3-21-97; operative 4-20-97 (Register 97, No. 12).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 21243 and 21253, Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections 21661- 21668.2, Public Utilities Code.
