§ 13-1-179. EMERGENCY EXCEPTION TO PERMIT REQUIREMENT.

(A)

At the scene of an accident, disaster, or emergency, authorized on-scene City personnel may authorize a helicopter to operate at an adjacent un- permitted location for medical, fire, or police purposes.

(B)

A heli-facility permit is not required for an unprepared site at or near the scene of an accident or similar medical emergency on which a helicopter may land to pick up a patient to provide emergency medical transport.

(C)

A heli-facility permit is not required to land a helicopter engaged in firefighting or an emergency evacuation operation on a clear area on the roof of a tall building not designed as a heliport.

Source: 2003 Code Section 13-1-292(P) and (Q); 1992 Code, § 17-2-292(P) and (Q); Ord. 040729-16; Ord. 20130620-089.