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 · 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 for automatic sprinkler systems in Group II aircraft hangars that don’t conduct hazardous operations.

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 option of an ignitable liquid floor drainage assembly, as well as a risk-based and performance-based design approach.

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 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 ...

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 supplementary protection systems under single aircraft wing areas over 3000 ft 2 (279 m 2).

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

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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: suppression equipment within aircraft hangars.

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