Advanced Inspections for Aviation Facilities

RN 12157

Aaron Johnson, Fire StrategistTheCodeCoach.com

Air Traffic Control TowersNFPA 101:11.3

An enclosed structure or building with elevated levels for support of equipment or

occupied for observation, control, operation, signaling, or similar limited use.

Air Traffic Control TowersNFPA 101:11.3

Levels below observation only permitted to be used for equipment and incidental accessory uses.

Air Traffic Control TowersNFPA 101:11.3

Construction*Type IType II

*see, Understanding Building Construction Types and Loads

Air Traffic Control TowersNFPA 101:11.3

Single-Exit Allowed if:● 15 person max per level served by exit

(total 25 in tower)● Not used for living/sleeping purposes● Interior finish, Class A or B● Smoke detection provided throughout

if required 360° line-of-sight - permitted for 75’ travel, 100’ if sprinklered

Air Traffic Control TowersNFPA 101:11.3

Fire Protection required

Fire Alarm Automatic Fire Sprinkler

Standpipe

*NFPA 72:17.5.3.2 allows for partial or selective coverage.

Air Traffic Control TowersNFPA 101:11.3

Fire Alam System required with smoke detection coverage in the following areas:

● Equipment areas● Outside each opening into exit enclosures● Along single means of egress● Outside each opening into single means of egress

*specified selective coverage areas

Air Traffic Control TowersNFPA 101:11.3

Automatic Fire Sprinkler System RequiredNFPA 13, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

Class I Standpipe Required(if observation cab is greater than 30’ above vehicle access)

NFPA 14, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

Advanced Inspections for Aviation Facilities

This Slideshare is a small part of the 24-hour program,

Advanced Inspections for Aviation Facilities

A complete course syllabus and prospectus can be downloaded from, http://bit.ly/AviationInspection_course

For scheduling or other inquiries contact, Aaron Johnson at thecodecoach@gmail.com