ADR.OR.D.020 Facilities requirements

FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED Facilities should be provided to allow the performance of all tasks and activities in accordance with the applicable requirements. This includes, but is not limited to:

(a)adequate offices, working space, and office equipment;

(b)personnel protective equipment;

(c)equipment necessary for inspecting the aerodrome and its facilities, such as clinometers, distance measurement devices, etc.; and

(d)access to data sources necessary for the development and effective functioning of the safety management system and compliance monitoring of the aerodrome.

Designated areas may vary and include facilities such as cargo areas, or even open-air areas. Aircraft stands should also be designated for aircrafts that carry dangerous goods. [applicable until 26 March 2028 — ED Decision 2014/012/R]

STORAGE FACILITIES FOR DANGEROUS GOODS Designated areas for the storage of dangerous goods may vary and may include facilities such as cargo areas. [applicable from 27 March 2028 — ED Decision 2025/009/R]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON STORAGE FACILITIES FOR DANGEROUS GOODS

(a)When deciding on the construction and location of storage facilities for dangerous goods, it is recommended that the aerodrome operator considers applying safety measures to ensure adequate distance from personnel rooms and offices and consider the geographical positioning of the facilities relative to the following, for example:

(1)geographical relief, such as mountains, hills and flat areas, and the position of forests, rivers, lakes and sea;

(2)highly seismic areas;

(3)the prevailing direction of the wind;

(4)public or residential areas or buildings in the vicinity.

(b)Aerodrome operators should obtain in advance any necessary approvals of location and for building from the relevant state entities concerning environmental protection, structural safety, emergency response, public health, etc. If the building of a dangerous goods storage facility requires compliance with additional regulations including specific criteria for the storage of explosive or radioactive material, toxic or highly flammable gas, liquids or solids, etc., those regulations and criteria should also be met.

(c)More details on storage facilities for dangerous goods can be found in AMC1 ORGH.MGM.215 to Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/20. [applicable from 27 March 2028 — ED Decision 2025/009/R]