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Inspection and maintenance of the fire protection system at the Hobby Airport in Houston, TX.
B. RENOVATION
If the existing system does not comply with NFPA regulations, then renovation and
maintenance will occur. The airport fire protection system is comprised of the systems.
The systems can be addressed and renovated simultaneously.
Mechanical System
The fire protection system must have adequate ventilation, to remove smoke incurred by the fire.
Airport terminals and restaurants will have independently operated ventilation systems according
to NFPA guidelines.
Exhaust systems will employed in eating areas to assist in the removal of oil and grease smoke.
Fire retardant structures (walls, pathways, walkways) will be constructed and renovated to ensure
that damages are not spread to
Electrical System
The fire protection system must be integrated into the existing power grid of the airport. The fire
protection system must operate on an integrated yet separate power supply. In the event that
airports power supply fails, the fire protection must continue to operate uninterrupted
The electrical phase encompasses the design of the annunciation systems, specifically, the fire
alarm system. The fire alarm system has two major components: ithe alarm that notifies
protection workers of the possibility of a fire, and ii alerting all terminal and airport passengers
there is indeed a hazard.
Plumbing System
Water that will be released by the sprinklers will be stored in storage tanks. Pumps will transport
water from storage, to the sprinkler system.
The residual water expelled by the sprinkler, must have a drainage or exit route, as dictated by
NFPA guidelines. The drainage paths are contingent on the structural design of the airport.
REFERENCES
Application of Fire Safety Engineering Principles to the Design of Buildings Code of
Practice, British Standards Institution, London, 2001.
NFPA 31
NFPA 54
NFPA 96