What safety features can be considered for the access ramp or stairs of an FSTD to support safe installation and operation?

A back-up system to ensure operations during a building power failure, and a safety interlock that inhibits the motion system if the ramp is extended.

What interlock requirement is recommended for the FSTD gate in relation to the ramp or stairs?

Yes, the gate must have an interlock to lock the gate when the ramp or stairs are raised.

When must alternative evacuation paths be available according to the recommended safety features for FSTD installations?

Alternative evacuation paths must be available if the main exit door, access ramp, or stairs are unusable.

What is required for fire/smoke system alarms to be effective inside an FSTD?

Audible alarms from the building's fire/smoke system must be perceivable within the FSTD or indicated via alternative means such as a warning indicator.

What door specifications are recommended for emergency exits of an FSTD facility?

Emergency exit doors must be outward-opening and equipped with push bars.

What signage and equipment are recommended for an FSTD facility to enhance safety?

An overview map of safety features, including emergency exits, must be posted, and first aid kits must be clearly identified and placed appropriately.

How must restricted areas be marked in an FSTD facility?

Restricted areas such as computer rooms, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, spares, and labs must be clearly identified to deter unauthorised access.

GM2 ORA.FSTD.115 Installations

Q: How must escape route indicators be marked in the FSTD facility?

They must be clearly marked on floors and walls, including from access ramps and emergency ladders.

Q: What condition must the floors in an FSTD facility be maintained in to avoid endangering personnel?

Floors must be intact and clean, with no holes, leakages, irregularities, wrongly positioned cables or pipes, or dirt that can endanger personnel.

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GM2 ORA.FSTD.115 Installations

ED Decision 2026/006/R

RECOMMENDED SAFETY FEATURES

The following FSTD-specific and facility and environmental safety features may be considered to support safe installation and operation of the FSTD:

(a) The access ramp or stairs:

(1) are equipped with a back-up system to ensure operations during a building power failure;

(2) have a safety interlock that inhibit the motion system if the ramp is extended;

(3) are inhibited if the motion system is operating or is not in the rest position;

(b) The gate on the FSTD has an interlock to lock the gate when the ramp or stairs are raised.

(c) Alternative evacuation paths are available if the main exit door is unusable, or the access ramp or stairs are unusable.

(d) Escape route indicators are clearly marked on floors and walls, including from access ramps and emergency ladders.

(e) Audible alarms from the building’s fire/smoke system are perceivable within the FSTD or indicated via alternative means such as a warning indicator. Fire safety systems may be installed to detect indicators of potential fire hazards.

(f) Emergency pathways are maintained free of obstacles and are clearly marked. The emergency exits lead to outward-opening doors and are equipped with push bars.

(g) An overview map of safety features is posted within the facility, including emergency exits. First aid kits are clearly identified and placed appropriately.

(h) The facilities are maintained for stable and controlled conditions, including appropriate temperatures, humidity levels and noise.

(i) The floors are intact and clean (no holes, leakages, irregularities, wrongly positioned cables or pipes or dirt that can endanger personnel).

(j) The restricted areas (e.g. computer rooms, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, spares, labs) are clearly identified to deter unauthorised access.

[applicable from 30 April 2028 — ED Decision 2026/006/R]

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Source-Title: GM2 ORA.FSTD.115 Installations View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-24247 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 30 April, 2028

Entryintoforcedate: 16 July, 2026

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2026/006/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORA

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Parentir: ORA.FSTD.115 Installations

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR