Exemptions Policy

An exemption from the regulatory requirements may be granted for a period of not more than 12 months if:

1. it was an existing facility and the requirements do not warrant immediate rectification of the facility -'grandfather provision';
2. full compliance is impracticable, but intent of the requirements has been addressed by an acceptable means;
3. full compliance is impracticable, but the risk is mitigated by the introduction of certain aerodrome or aircraft operational procedures or aeronautical study;
4. the risk was considered by the CAA to be low due to the low level of aircraft activity at the time; or
5. the application for an aerodrome certificate is being processed.

CAA exemptions are time limited and subject to review. The certificate holder is required to provide an indication on how each non standard facility will be made to comply with the standard, including, where possible, a plan or timescale.

Last Updated: 2009-04-16