Sep 10, 2022 · NFPA 409 is the National Fire Protection Agency’s Standard on Aircraft Hangars. According to the NFPA, it “helps safeguard life and property through requirements for the proper construction and fire protection of aircraft hangars used for aircraft storage, maintenance, or related activities.”

Feb 19, 2024 · Recent revisions to NFPA 409 allow aircraft hangar owners to take control of their fire protection plans, opting for superior fire suppression solutions such as Encapsulator Agents when needed. Beyond products, we offer consulting and training services to ensure that hangar operators understand fire safety protocols and the operation of fire ...

Dec 15, 2023 · The new alternatives to the long-standing foam fire suppression system requirement in aircraft hangars open the door to more custom and flexible approaches that reduce costs, improve overall safety, and lower overall risk from a …

NFPA 409 identifies several options for Group I aircraft hangar fire suppression, summarized below: Option 1 is a Foam-Water Deluge System. This system utilizes low expansion foam (max 20:1) discharged uniformly from open sprinklers in the hangar overhead.

Jun 27, 2019 · Safely housing aircraft in hangars poses some unique challenges. These high-value assets contain flammable fuel and are often in close proximity to ignition sources so the potential for fuel spill fires is very real. To address this issue, many hangars have foam fire suppression systems.

Nov 1, 2023 · Airport hangars have traditionally required a higher level of fire detection and suppression due to their size and use. However, modern hangars and aircraft are now equipped with technologies...

The following NATA supported and/or developed resources provide a general understanding of hangar foam suppression system requirements, options, and alternatives.

The 2022 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 409: Standard on Aircraft Hangars incorporates changes proposed and supported by the National Aviation Transportation Association (NATA), providing hangar owners and operators tools to protect against fire without the use of foam fire suppression systems. The revised edition of NFPA 409 ...

Aug 20, 2017 · Find fire suppression strategies for hangars, focusing on specialized systems to protect sensitive aviation environments from all kinds of fire hazards.

Feb 8, 2024 · In 2022, NFPA 409, Standard on Aircraft Hangars, underwent major changes to allow more customized fire suppression approaches for aircraft hangars. One such method was the risk-based approach, which offers a holistic assessment that aligns with the specific needs of the hangar. This comprehensive guide explores its core elements and process.