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 …

Dec 15, 2023 · In 2022, an update to NFPA 409 provided alternatives to the requirement for foam fire suppression systems in all groups of aircraft hangars. Included in the 2022 Edition is the …

Feb 19, 2024 · NFPA 409 mandates specific types of sprinkler systems for each hangar group, ensuring that fire suppression capabilities are proportionate to the size of the hangar. It allows …

Jan 8, 2019 · Learn how to classify an aircraft hangar according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and choose the right airplane hangar fire suppression system to keep …

Nov 1, 2023 · NATA has released an educational guide for hangar owners and operators seeking a general understanding of updated hangar foam suppression system requirements, options …

Jul 31, 2020 · 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 …

The 2022 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 409: Standard on Aircraft Hangars incorporates changes proposed and supported by the National Aviation Transportation …

Hiller offers customized, turnkey hangar fire protection solutions for both commercial, military, and government hangars, ensuring compliance with UFC specifications and NFPA 409 for design …

Generally speaking, the fire protection options for fueled aircraft hangars’ service and storage areas for Group I and II hangars are the following: Foam-water deluge system, with …

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

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 …

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

fire protection systems for aircraft hangar facilities. The objectives include: • Review and clarify the technical basis of the performance criteria of fire protection systems permitted in NFPA …

Mar 13, 2025 · High-performance systems that detect fires and actuate supplemental suppression systems safeguard costly aircraft assets, as well as hangar structures and human life.

A high-expansion aircraft hangar foam fire suppression system is a high-performance choice for large hangars with one or more valuable aeroplanes present, and in the presence of …

Jun 13, 2022 · Create a new risk-based process for determining/defining hangar fire protection requirements – applicable to both new and existing hangars. Exempt Group II hangars where …

Tests were conducted at the Chesapeake Beach Detachment (CBD) of the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) to evaluate the effect of water sprays on AFFF foam blankets. The tests …

Jul 22, 2024 · While safeguarding aircraft and crews from the risk of fire and its consequences is the top priority, aircraft hangar fire protection systems should do this safely without damaging …

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 …

To comply with NFPA 409, aircraft hangars must meet specific criteria related to fire protection, structural design, and emergency procedures. Here’s a breakdown of the key regulations: …

Helicopters and UAS systems are equipped to monitor fires in order to determine the perimeter and intensity of the flames, and to detect the start of fires. ... slow down and help extinguish …