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NFPA 418 establishes minimum fire safety requirements for operation at heliports for the protection of persons, aircraft, and other property.

Topics covered include:

* General requirements for land-based facilities

* Rooftop landing facilities

* Rooftop hangars

* Foam systems and water supply

* Offshore heliports

* Portable fire extinguishers

The document includes annexes on heliport emergency planning and training for safety personnel and establishing extinguishing agent quantities and discharge rates.

The 2006 edition was revised to be consistent with NFPA's Manual of Style and includes editorial and format changes that make the document more user-friendly.