How is "Passenger-Handling Area" defined?

3/26/2020

Per NFPA 415 (Section 4.5.1.3) “Passenger-handling areas shall be classified as Ordinary Hazard Group 1 Occupancy, as defined in NFPA 13, for the purpose of sprinkler system design.”

Is there a guideline to what areas in an airport are “Passenger-handling areas”? There isn't a formal definition in NFPA 415.

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Randy

3/26/2020 09:48:25 am

Our local amendments classify 'passenger circulation areas' as OH1, which would be basically anywhere between the entrance and the gate that isn't retail or restroom.

Ronnie Morales

3/26/2020 10:20:32 am

Per NFPA Glossary of Terms 2018:

Airport Terminal Building: A structure used primarily for air passenger enplaning or deplaning, including ticket sales, flight information, baggage handling, and other necessary functions in connection with air transport operations. This term includes any extensions and satellite buildings used for passenger handling or aircraft flight service functions. Aircraft loading walkways and “mobile lounges” are excluded.

MIGUEL ANGEL D ADARIO

3/26/2020 04:53:58 pm

Beyond the water demand de OH1, in boarding areas the flow may also require 500 gpm for fire hydrants plus water spray system for glazing opening facing de ramp and aircraft loading walkways.

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