Fire Shield aircraft hangar fire suppression systems can prevent irreparable damage to aeroplanes and protect against avoidable risks such as burning jet fuel in the event of a fire.
Our aircraft foam suppression systems fill the hangar volume, working quickly to fill the space with High Expansion Foam and extinguish the blaze.
High Expansion Foam systems also prevent water damage through traditional firefighting efforts, the ideal way to protect aircrafts and personnel working in the hangar.
What are the unique fire requirements of aircraft hangars?
Aircraft hangar fire protection systems are required to overcome some unique challenges, including:
- Filling large interior space quickly and completely
- Avoiding damage to aircraft e.g. due to water sprinklers
- Storage of fire suppression foam in compact form
High-expansion foam is the perfect solution to these challenges, as it expands up to 1,000 times when dispensed.
This makes high-expansion Foam an obvious choice, thanks to its ability to fill the entire hangar in a very short space of time.
What is the NFPA 409 standard for aircraft hangars?
The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) was formed in 1896 in the USA and works on an international non-profit basis to set safety standards that reduce injury, fatality, property damage and financial loss due to fires of all kinds.
NFPA 409 is the organisation’s standard for aircraft hangars, and discusses the different methods of aircraft hangar fire protection for Group I-IV hangars, including aircraft foam fire suppression systems and closed-head water sprinkler systems for storage and service areas.
What type of fire suppression system is required?
The type of airport hangar fire suppression system that should be used depends on the type of hangar. NFPA 409 sets out different requirements for Group I-IV hangars.
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 flammable jet fuel and other combustible fluids.
Different hangars will have different needs, and other fire suppression systems may be appropriate for service and storage areas. Contact Fire Shield Systems to find out what will work best for your premises.
Does fire suppression foam damage aircrafts & how can this be prevented?
The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) was formed in 1896 in the USA and works on an international non-profit basis to set safety standards that reduce injury, fatality, property damage and financial loss due to fires of all kinds.
NFPA 409 is the organisation’s standard for aircraft hangars, and discusses the different methods of aircraft hangar fire protection for Group I-IV hangars, including aircraft foam fire suppression systems and closed-head water sprinkler systems for storage and service areas.
Why should you use Fire Shield Hangar Protection Services?
Fire Shield Systems are experts in the design, installation and maintenance of aircraft hangar fire protection systems, with expertise in foam pouring systems and deluge systems.
We can help you choose the best aircraft hangar foam fire suppression system for your facility, including different systems for areas with unique risk factors.
To find out more, contact Fire Shield Hangar Protection Services today and speak to a member of our expert team.
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