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U.S. Department
of Transportation
Federal Aviation
Administration
Advisory Circular
Subject: AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING STATION BUILDING DESIGN
Date: 9/10/2008
Initiated by: AAS-100
AC No.: 150/5210-15A
Change:
1. PURPOSE. This advisory circular (AC) contains information, references and guidelines for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) station building design. This AC sets the policy for federally funded fire stations that meet Federal Aviation Regulations, Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 139, Certification of Airports, requirements for airport facilities.
2. CANCELLATION. AC 150/5210-15, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Station Building Design, dated July 30, 1987, is canceled.
3. APPLICATION. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends the guidance and specifications in this Advisory Circular for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Building Design. In general, use of this AC is not mandatory. However, use of this AC is mandatory for all projects funded with federal grant monies through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and with revenue from the Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) Program. See Grant Assistance No. 34, “Policies, Standards, and Specifications,” and PFC Assurances No.9, “Standards and Specifications.”
4. PRINCIPAL CHANGES.
a. Updated accident site distribution.
b. Incorporated specific NFPA standards.
c. Expanded phases of ARFF station projects.
d. Further defined site selection criteria.
e. Expanded station elements and facility requirements to align with public law, national standards, revised ACs, and design criteria.
f. Clarified and updated station facility systems requirements.
g. Expanded and incorporated detailed hazard and safety features.
h. Updated references.
i. Provided new table on ARFF vehicle dimensions and thresholds in Appendix A.
j. Revised typical station equipment furnishings and requirements in Appendix B.
Object Description
| Title | Advisory Circular (AC) 150/5210-15A: Aircraft rescue and firefighting station building design |
| URL | http://www.faa.gov/airports/resources/advisory_circulars/index.cfm/go/document.current/documentNumber/150_5210-15 |
| Framework Category | 3.2.4 Rescue Vehicles and Facilities |
| Definition | This section will include documents that describe the types of vehicles that are needed for rescue operations, emergencies, and fire fighting. |
| Subject | fire fighting (NASA); stations (NASA); airports (NASA); rescue operations (NASA) |
| Description | Document containing references and guidelines for construction of aircraft rescue and fire fighting (ARFF) station building design. |
| Creator | Federal Aviation Administration |
| Date Original | 2008-09-10 |
| Type | Text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | Saved from: http://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/media/advisory_circular/150-5210-15A/150_5210_15a.pdf |
| Language | eng |
| Rights | This document is a work of the United States government, prepared by an officer or employee of the United States government as part of that person's official duties. It is not subject to copyright in the United States and there are no copyright restrictions on reproduction, derivative works, distribution, performance, or display of the work (derived from: http://www.usa.gov/copyright.shtml ) |
Page Description
| Title | Page 1 |
| Framework Category | 3.2.4 Rescue Vehicles and Facilities |
| Subject | fire fighting (NASA); stations (NASA); airports (NASA); rescue operations (NASA) |
| Creator | Federal Aviation Administration |
| Date Original | 2008-09-10 |
| Type | Text |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Language | eng |
| Rights | This document is a work of the United States government, prepared by an officer or employee of the United States government as part of that person's official duties. It is not subject to copyright in the United States and there are no copyright restrictions on reproduction, derivative works, distribution, performance, or display of the work (derived from: http://www.usa.gov/copyright.shtml ) |
| OCR | U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular Subject: AIRCRAFT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING STATION BUILDING DESIGN Date: 9/10/2008 Initiated by: AAS-100 AC No.: 150/5210-15A Change: 1. PURPOSE. This advisory circular (AC) contains information, references and guidelines for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) station building design. This AC sets the policy for federally funded fire stations that meet Federal Aviation Regulations, Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 139, Certification of Airports, requirements for airport facilities. 2. CANCELLATION. AC 150/5210-15, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Station Building Design, dated July 30, 1987, is canceled. 3. APPLICATION. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recommends the guidance and specifications in this Advisory Circular for Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Building Design. In general, use of this AC is not mandatory. However, use of this AC is mandatory for all projects funded with federal grant monies through the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) and with revenue from the Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) Program. See Grant Assistance No. 34, “Policies, Standards, and Specifications,” and PFC Assurances No.9, “Standards and Specifications.” 4. PRINCIPAL CHANGES. a. Updated accident site distribution. b. Incorporated specific NFPA standards. c. Expanded phases of ARFF station projects. d. Further defined site selection criteria. e. Expanded station elements and facility requirements to align with public law, national standards, revised ACs, and design criteria. f. Clarified and updated station facility systems requirements. g. Expanded and incorporated detailed hazard and safety features. h. Updated references. i. Provided new table on ARFF vehicle dimensions and thresholds in Appendix A. j. Revised typical station equipment furnishings and requirements in Appendix B. |
