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→Safety Codes: updated with NFPA ref.and FAA 101
== Safety Codes ==
== Safety Codes ==
== NFPA 1127 and FAA 101 ==
The National Fire Protection Association has multiple documents spanning different types of rocketry. Section 1122 governs model rockets and 1127 governs high powered rockets. We are most interested in 1127.
[http://unh.edu/rocketcats/NFPA-1127.pdf NFPA 1127] states:
The Federal Aviation Administration Regulations also has a relevant section to the high powered rocketry community. [http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?rgn=div5&node=14:2.0.1.3.15#sp14.2.101.c FAA 101 Subpart C, Amateur Rockets], states:
;§101.22 Definitions.
The following definitions apply to this subpart:
:(a) Class 1—Model Rocket means an amateur rocket that:
::(1) Uses no more than 125 grams (4.4 ounces) of propellant;
::(2) Uses a slow-burning propellant;
::(3) Is made of paper, wood, or breakable plastic;
::(4) Contains no substantial metal parts; and
::(5) Weighs no more than 1,500 grams (53 ounces), including the propellant.
:(b) Class 2—High-Power Rocket means an amateur rocket other than a model rocket that is propelled by a motor or motors having a combined total impulse of 40,960 Newton-seconds (9,208 pound-seconds) or less.
:(c) Class 3—Advanced High-Power Rocket means an amateur rocket other than a model rocket or high-power rocket.
;§101.23 General operating limitations.
:(a) You must operate an amateur rocket in such a manner that it:
::(1) Is launched on a suborbital trajectory;
::(2) When launched, must not cross into the territory of a foreign country unless an agreement is in place between the United States and the country of concern;
::(3) Is unmanned; and
::(4) Does not create a hazard to persons, property, or other aircraft.
:(b) The FAA may specify additional operating limitations necessary to ensure that air traffic is not adversely affected, and public safety is not jeopardized.
;§101.25 Operating limitations for Class 2-High Power Rockets and Class 3-Advanced High Power Rockets.
When operating Class 2-High Power Rockets or Class 3-Advanced High Power Rockets, you must comply with the General Operating Limitations of §101.23. In addition, you must not operate Class 2-High Power Rockets or Class 3-Advanced High Power Rockets—
:(a) At any altitude where clouds or obscuring phenomena of more than five-tenths coverage prevails;
:(b) At any altitude where the horizontal visibility is less than five miles;
:(c) Into any cloud;
:(d) Between sunset and sunrise without prior authorization from the FAA;
:(e) Within 9.26 kilometers (5 nautical miles) of any airport boundary without prior authorization from the FAA;
:(f) In controlled airspace without prior authorization from the FAA;
:(g) Unless you observe the greater of the following separation distances from any person or property that is not associated with the operations:
::(1) Not less than one-quarter the maximum expected altitude;
::(2) 457 meters (1,500 ft.);
:(h) Unless a person at least eighteen years old is present, is charged with ensuring the safety of the operation, and has final approval authority for initiating high-power rocket flight; and
:(i) Unless reasonable precautions are provided to report and control a fire caused by rocket activities.
;§101.29 Information requirements.
:(a) Class 2—High-Power Rockets. When a Class 2—High-Power Rocket requires a certificate of waiver or authorization, the person planning the operation must provide the information below on each type of rocket to the FAA at least 45 days before the proposed operation. The FAA may request additional information if necessary to ensure the proposed operations can be safely conducted. The information shall include for each type of Class 2 rocket expected to be flown:
::(1) Estimated number of rockets,
::(2) Type of propulsion (liquid or solid), fuel(s) and oxidizer(s),
::(3) Description of the launcher(s) planned to be used, including any airborne platform(s),
::(4) Description of recovery system,
::(5) Highest altitude, above ground level, expected to be reached,
::(6) Launch site latitude, longitude, and elevation, and
::(7) Any additional safety procedures that will be followed.
== TRA and NAR Codes ==
[http://www.tripoli.org/Portals/1/Documents/Safety%20Code/HighPowerSafetyCode%202012%20v1.0.pdf TRA's Code for High Power Rocketry] is fairly sparse, mostly mentioning the particular places to look to understand the laws required for HPR. It will not be represented here. NAR's code however, is much more insightful for the layperson.
[http://www.tripoli.org/Portals/1/Documents/Safety%20Code/HighPowerSafetyCode%202012%20v1.0.pdf TRA's Code for High Power Rocketry] is fairly sparse, mostly mentioning the particular places to look to understand the laws required for HPR. It will not be represented here. NAR's code however, is much more insightful for the layperson.