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NFPA 403 is revised to reflect FAA changes and new tactics in aircraft rescue and fire fighting. Make sure every airport is equipped for emergencies!

NFPA 403: Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Services at Airports addresses the minimum number of fire service vehicles and the amount of extinguishing agent vehicles must carry to the scene of an aircraft accident. The 2009 edition reflects FAA changes in airport category classification, based on scheduled service of aircraft with more than nine passenger seats.

Other major changes for 2009:

  • First-time discussion on the use of specialized vehicles in fire suppression covers larger aircraft, such as Airbus A380s, that cannot be accessed by the use of ground ladders and normal ARFF vehicles.
  • New Annex material addressing accident scenarios, and how location and other factors could influence a “worst case scenario” at a given airport.
  • New Annex material assists airport operators in dealing with airport staffing, including discussion on how to conduct a task and resource analysis, and discussion of goals and objectives for ARFF staff.

Professionals responsible for fire safety at airports–and AHJs whose jurisdiction includes an airport of any size–need the 2009 NFPA 403 to ensure disaster and emergency preparedness.

Product Details

Published:
06/17/2013
ISBN(s):
9781455907168
Number of Pages:
38

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Aircraft fire fighting is a technically complex task, and NFPA 403 helps you protect life and property and comply with national standards.

When fire strikes an airliner, the situation can be extraordinarily dangerous and complex. With so many flight systems, propellants, and moving parts involved, adhering to a set of established rules and regulations is imperative. Updated for 2018, NFPA 403: Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Services at Airports covers essential requirements for the proper management of accidents and incidents involving any fire on airport property.

NFPA 403 includes detailed standards for many important aspects of the process, including aircraft fire emergencies and fire-fighting services and equipment. Further regulations in the Standard govern:

  • Response times for aircraft rescue and fire-fighting (ARFF) apparatus
  • Minimum ARFF personnel staffing levels
  • Minimum number of ARFF vehicles based on airport category
  • Minimum amounts of extinguishing agents and discharge and response capabilities

Changes in the 2018 edition include:

  • Added definitions pertaining to special events, specifically air shows occurring at airports
  • Revised requirements pertaining to foam, with the intent of limiting variation due to confusion or complication in testing
  • Clarification of terms, including arriving and responding
  • New text to help ensure that staffing levels can be modified based on the AHJ completing a task and resource analysis based on the airport’s individual needs and demands
  • New response times relating to passenger boarding areas of the airport, such as jet bridges

Aircraft fire safety is the top priority at any working airport, and NFPA 403 contains all the information necessary for compliance.

Product Details

Published:
08/21/2017
ISBN(s):
9781455916955
ANSI:
ANSI Approved
Number of Pages:
43

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