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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:
Changes in the 2018 edition include:
Aircraft fire safety is the top priority at any working airport, and NFPA 403 contains all the information necessary for compliance. (Print, 44 pp., 2018)
NFPA® 403 Standard for Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting Services at Airports, 2018 Edition
Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Equivalency.
1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Equivalency.
Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. 2.2 NFPA Publications. 2.3 Other Publications. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
2.1 General. 2.2 NFPA Publications. 2.3 Other Publications. 2.4 References for Extracts in Mandatory Sections.
Chapter 3 Definitions 3.1 General. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. 3.3 General Definitions.
3.1 General. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. 3.3 General Definitions.
Chapter 4 Organization of Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting (ARFF) Services 4.1 Administrative Responsibilities. 4.2 Emergency Preparedness. 4.3 Categorizing Airports for ARFF Services.
4.1 Administrative Responsibilities. 4.2 Emergency Preparedness. 4.3 Categorizing Airports for ARFF Services.
Chapter 5 Extinguishing Agents 5.1 Primary Agents. 5.2 Complementary Agents. 5.3 Quantity of Agents. 5.4 Compatibility of Agents. 5.5 Combustible Metal Agents. 5.6 Agent Discharge Capabilities.
5.1 Primary Agents. 5.2 Complementary Agents. 5.3 Quantity of Agents. 5.4 Compatibility of Agents. 5.5 Combustible Metal Agents. 5.6 Agent Discharge Capabilities.
Chapter 6 Aircraft Rescue and Fire-Fighting (ARFF) Vehicles 6.1 Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles. 6.2 Tools and Equipment.
6.1 Rescue and Fire-Fighting Vehicles. 6.2 Tools and Equipment.
Chapter 7 Airport Emergency Communications 7.1 Communications and Alarms.
7.1 Communications and Alarms.
Chapter 8 ARFF Personnel, Protective Clothing, and Equipment 8.1 Personnel. 8.2 Protective Clothing.
8.1 Personnel. 8.2 Protective Clothing.
Chapter 9 Airport Fire Station Location and Response Capability 9.1 Siting and Response.
9.1 Siting and Response.
Chapter 10 Special Events 10.1 Airport-Based Air Shows.
10.1 Airport-Based Air Shows.
Annex A Explanatory Material Annex B Basis of Agent Quantities Annex C Operational Communications System Annex D Task and Resource Analysis Model Annex E Training Program Annex F Informational References
2014 Edition
When fire strikes an airliner, the situation can be extraordinarily sensitive. With so many flight systems, propellants, and moving parts involved, adhering to a set of established rules and regulations is imperative. 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.
Aircraft fire-fighting is a technically complex task, and 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:
Of these points, the response times represent the most substantial change in this edition, as they have been edited to bring the document in closer line with the FAA and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Aircraft fire safety is the top priority at any working airport, and NFPA 403 contains all the information necessary to comply with national standards. Be sure to order your own copy today. (Softbound, 30 pp., 2014)
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