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Fire Safety at Airports: Requirements & Projects

Learn about fire safety history, firefighting facts, and safety requirements in airport facilities and projects at the SFPE-SAC 6th International Conference in November 2016.

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Fire Safety at Airports: Requirements & Projects

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  1. SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference 9th-10th November 2016 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Fire Protection Requirements for Airports Facilities & Projectsunder construction By : Adnan Ali Al Rahma Head of Projects Bahrain Airport Services

  2. Profile SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  3. Introduction Whenever we talk about world of Air Transport SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  4. Introduction This is Triggers the Continuous Integration of SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  5. Introduction Considering Airport fire safety Facts SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  6. Fire In Airports History (Some Ex.) • Düsseldorf Airport fire , Germany-1996: Fire broke out inside the passenger terminal killing 17 people with 100 causalities. 1,000 firefighters were involved in extinguishing the blaze Total damage was estimated at 570 M$. SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  7. Fire In Airports History (Some Ex.) • Nairobi airport fire, Kenya 2013 fire broke out inside the main terminal building destroying two of the three units contained in the building. Minor causalities ,No one was killed,Total damage was estimated at 29 M$. SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  8. Fire In Airports History (Some Ex.) • Kuwait International Airport Fire, 2016 Fire broke out inside the cargo terminal of KIA, No injuries, but some little financial losses • Kuwait International Airport Fire, 2002 large fire broke out at KIA which led to the traffic stop at the airport. All flights has been diverted to Bahrain international airport. SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  9. Airport Fire fighting facts • Due to the importance of the topic each Airport has a dedicated fire department by their Airport operator (apart from the Government civil defense) • The airport fire department is responsible both for fire protection and for technical support of flight operations as well as all buildings and facilities in the airport area. SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  10. Airport Fire fighting facts 1Mliters of water for production of a film-forming foam flow rate of 11,200 liters +450kilograms of extinguishing powder must be kept on reserve on three vehicles. Approximately 8000 L / Min at 10 Bar the intervention time under emergencies shall not exceed 180 seconds in all areas. SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  11. Fire safety requirements in airport facilities Terminal Buildings • One fire location for small areas , two for more. • Manual /automatic fire alarms to be installed across all airport facilities ,with location identification • Number of firefighters can reach up to 160 with 30 vehicles • Automatic fire extinguishing equipment smoke ,fire and heat extractors rolling fire doors The elevators automatically go to emergency exits floor locations supply lines for wet and dry extinguishing SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  12. Fire safety requirements in airport facilities Baggage sorting area • Sprinkler systems distribute the required water volume for a high- coverage sprinkler network The tower • Early warning system, a safety stairwell and smoke extraction equipment. In addition, it is equipped with fire protection facilities as typically installed in high-rise buildings and dry and wet risers. SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  13. Fire safety requirements in airport facilities Aircraft maintenance hanger • Equipped with several foam and water cannons that can be operated from a firefighting command post. Refueling Facilitates • Stationary foam and sprinkling systems and reservoir for extinguishing water. SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  14. Fire safety requirements in airport facilities Extinguishing water supply • In addition to the drinking water supply system, a separate extinguishing water network is in place with three underground basins, each holding 2000 cubic meters of water. The pumps deliver a combined volume of 60,000 L/M t a pressure of 7 bar. SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  15. Fire Safety requirements in Airport project under Construction The fire potential dangers are particularly severe on many construction sites, where high-risk activities such as hot work are frequently combined with circumstances, fires can spread quickly and escape may be difficult. SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  16. Fire Safety requirements in Airport project under Construction Key stakeholders on airport construction safety and fire prevention. • Contractors • Airport construction authority (Airport Operator) • Federal Airport Association (FAA) SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  17. Fire Safety requirements in Airport project under Construction Safety Roles of Contractors • The contractors have responsibility to promote workplace safety. • Signs compliance forms on the relevant Federal and State safety measures. • Provide detailed plan including parties that will be responsible in the management of fire outbreak and other unforeseen disasters. • Allocation of Safety officers or construction inspector. • Ensures no authorized persons enter the construction site SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  18. Fire Safety requirements in Airport project under Construction Fire risk assessment SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  19. Fire Safety requirements in Airport project under Construction • There are two ways of addressing fire in construction: 1- Prevent it 2-Deal with it Reducing ignition sources • Reducing Smoking, Reducing the usage of Plant and equipment, reducing Electrical installations. Reducing potential fuel sources • Reducing the amount of combustible material, changing flammability of materials as they are used, reducing the storage flammable materials SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  20. Fire Safety requirements in Airport project under Construction When Escape route falls under sheeted scaffold, avoid covering the access: • Smoke can escape • Fire service can gain access Most construction rubbish can burn, make sure to remove them all at the earliest SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  21. Fire Safety requirements in Airport project under Construction ABCD Check List for Daily Monitoring SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  22. Fire Safety requirements in Airport project under Construction General fire precautions SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  23. Fire Safety requirements in Airport project under Construction • Buildings over 18 m (1 hour fire-resisting Material) • Self-closing doors (30 minutes of fire resistance) • Escape route should be obstacle free with self closing doors, as opened door route can quickly be filled with fire smoke. SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  24. Fire Safety requirements in Airport project under Construction SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

  25. Thank you SFPE- SAC 6th International Safety & Fire Protection Conference, November 2016

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