Elevated Heliport and Helistop Regulations
San Diego Municipal Code § 68.0210
in effect§68.0210 Elevated Heliport and Helistop Regulations
No license for the operation of an elevated heliport/helistop shall be issued until the following additional requirements are met:
(a) The provisions of the San Diego Building Code, Sections 1713 and 2315 shall be complied with.
(b) The roof shall be provided with a 12–inch parapet. Where openings pierce the roof, they shall be provided with a 6–inch curb and fire protected as required for vertical shafts. No openings in the roof shall be permitted within 25 feet of the touchdown boundaries.
(c) Exits shall not be located in the landing or takeoff pattern.
(d) Landing pads raised above roof level shall have two (2) three–foot stairs provided to the roof below.
(e) No fueling or repairing of helicopters shall be permitted except of an emergency nature when approved by the City Fire Marshal.
(f) Separator or clarifying tanks for collecting spilled fuel shall be installed under approval and supervision of the Fire Department.
(g) No smoking shall be permitted within 50 feet of the landing pad.
(h) Two or more wet standpipes shall be provided to reach all parts of roof equipped with 1 1/2–inch rubber lined fire hose not over 100 feet in length. Hose shall be equipped with combination fog nozzles. Sufficient pressure shall be provided to afford a good fog pattern. Hose cabinets shall be located near the separate exits.
(i) The electrical wiring and equipment in the landing pad area shall comply with requirements of the National Electrical Code for Class 1, Division 2, Hazardous Locations.
(j) Mechanical, air handling, and air conditioning equipment or penthouses must be 25 feet from the landing pad, outside the landing and takeoff pattern and protected by a substantial incombustible barrier on the side toward the landing pad.
(k) Two fire extinguishers of at least 16 BC rating each shall be provided.
(l) Approved means of communication, such as direct–line telephone or fire alarm box, shall be provided in the immediate vicinity.
(“Elevated Heliport and Helistop Regulations” added 8–4–1970 by O–10355 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter06/Ch06Art08Division02.pdf#page=7Fetched: 10/28/2026