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MANUFACTURED HELIPADS

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** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** FEC Heliports; Helicopter landing platforms and equipment.
This section is based on the products of FEC Heliports, which is located at:
5298 River Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45233
Toll Free Tel: 877-HELIPAD
Tel: 513-621-5260
Fax: 513-621-0524
Email: request info ()
Web: www.FECHeliports.com
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FEC Heliports is a division of the Federal Equipment Company. FEC was founded in 1982 and began as a small replacement parts supplier for material handling equipment in the US ARMY, US NAVY, US Coast Guard and shipyards throughout the world. Federal Equipment Company quickly grew into a complete engineering and manufacturing company and was recently awarded a 55-million-dollar contract with Huntington Ingalls Industries, formerly Northrop Grumman, to build and install the new FEC designed weapons elevators for the next generation of US Navy aircraft carriers. It was our extensive military experience that paved the way for us to expand into the commercial market in 1996 and open the doors for FEC Heliports.
Experience counts when you're landing helicopters. Over the past 20 years, FEC Heliports has designed, manufactured and installed more rooftop and aluminum helipads than anyone else in the world. Unlike most of our competitors, FEC Heliports has an extensive in-house staff consisting of structural engineers, experienced heliport designers and consultants as well as a complete staff of installers and fabricators. We are staffed to handle multiple heliport projects and still give your project the first-class attention it deserves.
FEC Heliports' engineering department has spent many years perfecting the HELISLAT (rooftop) design. With over 250 rooftop installations in the US and abroad, FEC Heliports' HELISLAT design has been consistently proven with installations in every climate and under every condition without fail. FEC Heliports has its own 70,000 square foot production facility. Why is this important? This facility allows us to design, build and inspect all our heliport equipment before it arrives at your facility. This includes not only the deck and safety netting, but also the lighting, fire suppression skids and snow-melting skids. We can also design and build our own structural steel for decks and walkways, and our facilities allow us to pre-assemble your helipad to ensure proper fitting once we get to the jobsite. These are just a few of the details that the FEC Heliports team goes through to ensure that your experience with our company is successful. Let us show you why FEC Heliports is the best choice for your project!

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete items below not required for the project.

A. Pre-engineered rooftop or elevated aluminum helipads and equipment.

B. Pre-engineered ground level aluminum helipads and equipment.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete any sections below not relevant to this project; add others as required. Section 31 10 00 - Site Clearing refers to ground-based helipads. Delete if not required.

A. Section 31 10 00 - Site Clearing.

B. Section 05 12 13 - Architecturally-Exposed Structural Steel Framing.

C. Section 09 90 00 - Painting and Coating.

D. Division 15 - Plumbing: Provisions for and connection to supplied equipment including controls and valves.

1. Fuel/water separator.

2. Hydronic snow melting system.

E. Section - .

F. Division 16 - Electrical: Provisions for and connection to supplied equipment including controls and valves.

1. Snow melt skid.

2. Fire suppression skid.

1.3 REFERENCES

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete references from the list below that are not actually required by the text of the edited section.

A. American Welding Society (AWS):

1. AWS D1.1 - Structural Welding Code: Steel or international equivalent.

2. AWS D1.4 - Structural Welding Code: Reinforcing steel or international equivalent.

B. Federal Aviation Association (FAA):

1. FAA AC 150/5390-2A - Heliport Design.

2. FAA AC 150/5390-2C - Heliport Design.

C. International Organization for Standardization ISO 9000 - Quality Management Systems.

D. Unites States Military specifications (MIL):

1. MIL-I-45208A - Inspection System Requirements.

E. National Fire Protection Association:

1. NFPA 418: Standard for Heliports.

1.4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Paragraph refers to all helipads except ground mounted and portable. Delete if not required.

A. Aluminum landing platform deck, walkways, two exit stairs, safety netting, hydronic snowmelt system, H-2 fire suppression system, fuel/water separator, lighting package, non-skid paint, and FAA markings.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Ground mounted design. Delete if not required.

B. Ground mounted aluminum landing platform deck, 40 by 40 feet (12 by 12 m) square. Helipad includes H-2 fire suppression, lighting package per FAA recommendations, hydronic snowmelt system, non-skid paint, and FAA markings.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

1. Walkway and ramp as indicated or required.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit under provisions of Section 01 30 00 - Administrative Requirements.

B. Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:

1. Preparation instructions and recommendations.

2. Storage and handling requirements and recommendations.

3. Installation methods.

C. Shop Drawings:

1. Submit complete fabrication details, design calculations, and erection Drawings, bearing the registered structural engineer's stamp, to the Local Building Code Official.

D. Certification/Permits:

1. Manufacturer is responsible for FAA submittal process and will submit evidence of Airspace Certification from the FAA.

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Manufacturer Qualifications:

1. Manufacturer shall have an approved and documented quality control system equal to Mil-I-45208A or ISO 9000.

2. Each component of the system shall be designed by a registered structural engineer, employed by the manufacturer, in accordance with the local building codes.

3. Submit statement certified by the registered structural engineer that design of system components, including connection to the structural frame, follows provision of the Contract Documents, the Local Building Codes, and is in keeping with generally accepted engineering practice.

B. Welders Qualification:

1. AWS D1.1, D1.4.

2. AWS Certified.

C. Installer Qualifications: Contractor shall be financially responsible for obtaining any permits as they apply to the system installation and operation.

1.7 COORDINATION

A. Manufacturer shall review shop Drawings of steel substructure prior to steel fabrication and coordinate system shop Drawings with substructure.

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Store products in manufacturer's unopened packaging until ready for installation.

B. Store and dispose of solvent-based materials, and materials used with solvent-based materials, in accordance with requirements of local authorities having jurisdiction.

1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results. Do not install products under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.

1.10 WARRANTY

A. Warranty Period: Manufacturer warrants our manufactured products and installed systems for 12 months.

B. Product Warranty: Manufacturer will repair or replace any parts that Manufacturer determines are defective during the warranty period.

C. System Warranty: Manufacturer will repair or replace any parts or components of the system that Manufacturer determines are defective during the warranty period.

D. Customer's Obligations: The Customer shall notify Manufacturer of any defects or problems with a part or system within 30 days of the date that the defects or problems were discovered or should have been discovered; failure to notify Manufacturer within this 30-day period shall nullify the warranty regarding that defect or problem.

E. Maintenance: The Customer is responsible for preventive and routine maintenance.

F. Extension of Warranty: The warranty period shall not be extended.

G. Discrete Warranty Claim: When the system returns to normal operation for a 30-day period following action by Manufacturer and the Customer under this warranty, the defect or problem shall be considered resolved.

H. Other Warranty Provisions: Customer may not assign this Warranty to any other person or business entity, including a successor in interest to the Customer, without Manufacturer's written consent.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 MANUFACTURERS

A. Acceptable Manufacturer: FEC Heliports, which is located at: 5298 River Rd.; Cincinnati, OH 45233; Toll Free Tel: 877-HELIPAD; Tel: 513-621-5260; Fax: 513-621-0524; Email: request info (); Web: www.FECHeliports.com

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the following two paragraphs; coordinate with requirements of Division 1 section on product options and substitutions.

B. Substitutions: Not permitted.

C. Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of Section 01 60 00 - Product Requirements.

2.2 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Landing Platform Loading Requirements:

**NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete helicopter weight not required.

1. Helicopter weight: 12,000 lbs (5443 kg).

2. Helicopter Weight (lbs / kg): ______.

3. Helipad Landing Surface Loading: Forces do not act simultaneously. Gross weight and Impact loading consist of two point loads 8 ft-0 in (2438 mm) apart.

a. Gross weight of helicopter plus snow load plus dead load.

1) Gross weight: 1/2 of the helicopter maximum take-off weight at each point.

b. Impact load of the helicopter plus dead load.

1) Impact load: 3/4 of the helicopter maximum take-off weight at each point.

4. Live Load plus Dead Load: 100 lbs per sq ft (4.79 kPa).

5. Uniform Wind Uplift Resistance: 24 lbs per sq ft (1.15 kPa).

6. Uniform load of 50 lbs per linear ft (74.4 kg per linear m) applied in any direction to top rail, hand rail and concentrated load of 200 lbs (90.7 kg) applied at any point in any direction to safety rail and safety rail posts as required.

7. Concentrated load of 250 lbs (113.4 kg) applied over any one square foot of safety netting or 25 lbs per sq ft (1.2 kPa) live load.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete article if not required.

2.3 PRE-ENGINEERED ROOFTOP OR ELEVATED ALUMINUM HELIPADS AND EQUIPMENT

A. System Surface: HelisIatTM system as supplied and manufactured by FEC Heliports.

1. Slats (H x W): 6 x 6 in (152 x 152 mm) by 50 ft (15.24 m) extruded 6005-T5 aluminum with internal cavity for snow melting elements.

a. Extrusion thickness: 0.18 to 0.20 in (4.6 to 5.1 mm) minimum.

b. Section Modulus: 8.72 cu in (142.9 cu cm) minimum.

c. Slat Assembly Configuration: Interlocking tongue and groove.

1) Tongue and Groove Sealant: Petroleum resistant.

2. Deck Surface: Non-slip coating. Contributes added sealing of deck joints against water and fuel leakage.

B. Purlins Supporting Deck Beams: Manufacturer's standard beams sized for required spans and loading. Purlin depth as required to maintain required height above roof deck.

C. Walkway: Manufacturer's standard with internal snow melting cavities. Designed to connect to Helipad deck tongue and groove system.

1. Dimensions (H x W): 1.5 x 6 in (31 x 152 mm) extruded 6005-T5 aluminum alloy.

D. Drainage Gutter: Manufacturer's standard gutter along low side of deck. Multiple 4 in (102 mm) downspout connections.

E. Fuel and Water Separator: Manufacturer's standard gravity separator.

1. Three chamber tank, discharge and drainage cocks, heater with integral thermostat, and high level indicator.

2. Location: On roof as designated by drawings or Architect. Roof support structure capable of handling 7000 lbs (3175 kg).

3. Fuel Storage Capacity: 300 gallons (1135.6 liters) minimum.

4. Tank Inlets: Two, 6 in (152 mm).

5. Piping: From gutters to separator and from separator to designated location as shown on Mechanical drawings.

a. Pipe Size: 6 in (152 mm) black iron or as stipulated by State or Local authorities having jurisdiction.

F. Accessories and Anchors: Items required to separate aluminum members from non-aluminum metals including but not limited to the following:

1. Isolation Pads: 1/8 in (3 mm) neoprene between aluminum and steel support structures as required.

2. Clamping Hardware: Manufacturer's standard.

G. Tied Down Points: Manufacturer's standard with collars.

H. Lighting Fixtures:

1. Green LED perimeter lights as shown on drawings.

2. Red LED obstruction lights as shown on drawings.

3. Floodlights to illuminate walkway as shown on drawings.

4. LED Three Color Locating Beacon as shown on drawings.

5. Radio/Receiver Controller as shown on drawings.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete one of the two wind cone paragraphs below.

I. Externally Lit Wind Cone and Post: Manufacturer's standard. Mount in location as indicated on drawings.

J. Internally Lit Wind Cone and Post: Manufacturer's standard. Mount in location as indicated on drawings.

K. Foam Fire Suppression System: Manufacturer's standard meeting NFPS 418 and FAA requirements for an H-2 category pad.

1. Refer to Mechanical/Fire Protection drawings for pipe sizing and location.

2. Pipe connecting equipment from facility to skid to deck equipment to be supplied and installed by Sprinkler Contractor.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

3. Provide freeze proof foam, heating blanket and heater.

** NOTE TO SPECIFIER ** Delete if not required.

L. Snow Melt Equipment: Manufacturer's standard snowmelt control skid, all deck tubing and manifolds.

1. Circulating Pumps: 2.

2. Control Panel: Tekmar.

3. Heat exchanger and expansion tank.

4. Deck Tubing: Rubber 5/8 in I.D. x l in O.D. (16 mm I.D. x 25 mm O.D).

5. Supply and Return Deck Manifolds: Stainless steel with ball valves for balancing and individual tube isolation.

6. Snow-Melting Elements: Must be in direct contact with deck surface on 6 in (152 mm) centers.

M. Receiver and Controller: Radio controller as shown on Drawings.

N. Vibration Isolators: Vibration isolators as shown on Drawings.