AUSTRALIA

Construction Innovation : The Helipad The helipad also contains some genius innovation . Since the new RAH is categorized under the Building Code of Australia as an Importance Level 4 Facility , which is a building that is essential to post disaster recovery , a helipad was a necessity .

The current design is the outcome of months of workshops with the relevant stakeholders which has included RAH Emergency Department , SA Health , Civil Aviation Safety Authority ( CASA ), Adelaide Airport , State Rescue Helicopter Service , SA Air Ambulance and the Facility Manager , Spotless . PSNK Aeronautical Services were the specialist consultants advising HYLC on the actual helipad design .

The dual helipad has been equipped to allow 24-hour operation and is fitted with an illuminated wind direction indicator , touchdown and lift off area lighting , area flood lighting , building warning lights and various radio controlled equipment . Because the helipad is located in such close proximity to habitable rooms with windows that open , all of these aspects , as well as acoustic insulation and having an air conditioning system that switches automatically to circulation mode during helicopter arrivals and departures , are incredible , advanced features

The helipad decking features the most advanced deck integrated fire fighting system available , which allows for the rapid extinguishing of deck fires . The perforated aluminium deck landing surface incorporates a patented , passive fire-retarding system that works by allowing burning fuel draining through the holes to atomize as it passes