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APPLICATION: TOPSIDES
CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE
1. This Specification covers design, construction, and installation of a complete helideck on a
fixed or floating offshore installation.
2. Exceptions to the requirements of this Specification shall be submitted in writing for review
by the Purchaser.
2.0 REFERENCES
1. The following documents are referenced herein and are considered part of this specification.
2. Use the edition of each referenced document in effect on the date of publication of this
specification.
3.0 GENERAL
1. Helidecks shall comply with the requirements of ICAO Annex 14 and the ICAO Heliport
Manual in addition to the regulatory requirements of the installation on which they are located.
2. Helidecks on floating installations shall in addition comply with the IMO MODU Code and
ABS MODU Rules.
3. Within areas covered by UK legislation, and in certain other areas, CAA CAP 437 Guidance
on Standards for Offshore Helicopter Landing Areas shall apply in addition.
4. If CAA CAP 437 requirements apply, this will be stated in Purchaser’s Technical
Requirements.
5. The Supplier shall ensure compliance with local and national requirements and regulations.
6. Where recommendations are made in ICAO Annex 14, and CAA CAP 437 if applicable, the
Supplier shall comply with the recommendations unless they are excluded in this
Specification.
7. Where it is not possible to comply with the recommendations, the Supplier shall inform the
Purchaser in writing at the bid stage.
8. Generally design procedures; construction; installation; maintainability; named items;
protection; documentation; quality assurance; and preparation for shipping shall comply with
the same standards as those of the facility on which the helideck is to be installed, unless
varied by this Specification.
9. The helideck and all its systems and installations and structure shall be fully integrated with
the facility on which it is to be installed.
10. Helidecks may be fabricated from aluminium. The Supplier shall satisfy the Purchaser that the
performance of the helideck will be at least equal to a steel helideck, particularly in respect of:
a. structural design
b. connections
c. finishes
d. corrosion and electrolytic action
e. fire protection.
8.0 REFUELING
Refueling facilities, if required, shall be in accordance with PAK-SU-17.08.