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NFPA 415 is the National Fire Protection Association’s standard titled:

“Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways”

Purpose:

NFPA 415 provides minimum fire protection and life safety requirements for the design, construction, and operation of:

1. Airport terminal buildings

2. Aircraft loading walkways (jet bridges)

3. Fueling ramp drainage systems

It is part of NFPA’s broader group of standards addressing aviation facility safety, particularly where aircraft and passenger operations intersect.

Key Components of NFPA 415:

1. Airport Terminal Buildings

• Requirements for:

  • Fire resistance ratings for structural components

  • Compartmentation to prevent fire and smoke spread

  • Egress (exit routes and signage)

  • Fire alarm and detection systems

  • Emergency lighting and communication systems

  • Protection of baggage handling and other service areas

2. Aircraft Loading Walkways (Jet Bridges)

• Guidelines to prevent fire hazards in enclosed passenger boarding bridges

• Materials must meet flame spread and smoke development criteria

• Fire detection, suppression, and emergency egress requirements

3. Fueling Ramp Drainage

• Addresses how to safely manage fuel spills and stormwater drainage to:

  • Prevent fire hazards on airport ramps

  • Avoid fuel accumulation near terminals or hangars

• Requires flame traps, drainage isolation, and remote shutoffs

Applicability:

NFPA 415 is used by:

• Airport designers and operators

• Architects and engineers

• Fire marshals and safety inspectors

• Regulators and code officials

It often complements FAA requirements and can be referenced alongside building and fire codes adopted at the local or state level.