Istanbul IGA handles 90 M/y, Sabiha Gokcen 41 M and Antalya 39 M passengers. A 1.4 M m2 terminal has 230 PBBs and an apron with 800,000 L JetA1. NFPA 415 mandates terminal PBB protection, apron drainage, AFFF 3 percent foam and atrium smoke control.

Terminal Hazard

NFPA 415 PBB

Apron Drainage

Atrium Smoke

Turkey Airports

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Sources & Further Reading

NFPA 415, NFPA 92, ICAO Annex 14, FAA AC 150/5210, DHMI Turkey. NFPA 415 Aircraft Fueling Ramp Drainage and Loading Walkways.

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Fatih Selvi

Mechanical engineer and software developer. 16+ years of MEP and fire protection experience.