The Risk Assessment Loophole Undermining Aircraft Hangar Safety

We’ve published a new article titled “The Risk Assessment Loophole Undermining Aircraft Hangar Safety” by Kyle Giubbini, NFPA 409 Technical Committee Principal and Safespill’s Lead Product Engineer. This article dives deep into the misuse of risk-based assessments in aircraft hangars and their impact on fire safety standards.

In the article, Kyle highlights the following key points:

Key points from the article include:

• Misuse of risk-based exceptions to reduce fire protection in high-risk hangars.
• Inadequate safety measures due to reliance on maintenance procedures alone.
• The dangers of jet fuel fires and the need for proper fire protection.
• ILDFA as the solution to address fuel spills before ignition, without environmental risks.

Read the full article to learn more about how ILDFA can enhance your hangar’s fire protection