General
NYC Fire Code § FC 2001
in effectSection FC 2001: General
2001.1 Scope.
This chapter shall govern the design, installation, operation and maintenance of aviation facilities, including aircraft landing sites, airports, heliports, helistops, helicopter landings, seaplane bases and helicopter lift operations.
2001.2 Regulations not covered.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or any other federal, state or local law, rule or regulation, aviation facilities and related operations shall be operated or conducted in accordance with nationally recognized standards.
2001.3 General.
Aircraft landing sites, airports, heliports, helistops and seaplane bases shall be designed, installed, operated and maintained in accordance with this chapter. Aviation operations, including helicopter landings, helicopter lift operations and hot air balloon operations, shall be conducted in accordance with this chapter.
2001.4 Permits.
Permits shall be obtained for aircraft fueling vehicles, helicopter landing operations, helicopter lift operations and hot air balloon operations, as set forth in FC 105.6.
Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-144669Fetched: 10/24/2026
