NATA Support Petition - NFPA 409 Comments on Hangar Foam

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Requirements for foam suppression systems in aircraft hangars arise from the National Fire Protection Association standard 409 – Standard for Aircraft Hangars. Feedback from the industry indicates the risk of accidental discharge of these systems is high and such discharges include significant costs related to clean-up, aircraft damage, and possible environmental damage.
NATA is submitting the following proposals to the NFPA 409 revision process:

Removing the requirements for foam fire suppression for most general & business aviation hangars. (Would still require foam for general & business aviation hangars that house hazardous operations)

To raise the maximum door height for general & business aviation hangars from 28ft. (Research is underway to determine appropriate height)

To create a more sensible definition of defueled/unfueled aircraft

To correct an error in removing the fire suppression exemption for cluster hangars promulgated in 2016

It’s time for change, make your voice heard. Industry support of these proposals is vital. Please consider joining NATA in proposing these changes. Add your name below to support NATA’s proposals.

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