AVIATION & AEROSPACE
Aviation & Aerospace Fire Protection
Specialized fire protection solutions for aircraft hangars, airport terminals, and aviation facilities requiring advanced fire safety systems
When Prescriptive Codes Ground Your Operations
Aviation facilities house some of the highest value assets to protect in any industry. From aircraft hangars housing multi-million-dollar jets to airport terminals with complex egress requirements, every aviation project demands fire protection solutions that protect irreplaceable assets and human lives without compromising operational efficiency.
We combine deep knowledge of aviation-specific codes with practical understanding of how aviation facilities operate under both normal and emergency conditions. Our standing relationships with NFPA, Factory Mutual Global (FMG), and local jurisdictions enable us to navigate complex approval processes and develop innovative solutions when standard approaches aren’t sufficient.
How We Protect Aviation Facilities
Aircraft Hangar Risk Assessment
High-Expansion Foam Systems
Performance-Based Design
Airport Terminal Fire Protection
Foam System Alternatives
Aviation Code Consulting
Fire Modeling for Terminals Near Aircraft Fueling Operations
Fire Sprinkler & Alarm Design
Aviation Fire Protection Complexities
Our Fire Protection Engineers help you navigate these challenges while creating aviation facilities that protect both assets and operations:
- Highest value asset protection where traditional systems pose greater risk to multi-million-dollar aircraft than actual fire hazards, requiring specialized protection strategies
- Multi-stakeholder coordination involving owners, airports, jurisdictions, insurers, and maintenance teams with different priorities and requirements
- Extended travel distances in large hangars and terminals that exceed standard building code assumptions, demanding performance-based egress solutions
- Complex egress requirements in airport terminals where security considerations conflict with traditional fire safety egress paths
- Operational risk management balancing fire protection requirements with the need to avoid false discharges that can cause millions in aircraft damage
- Environmental compliance addressing PFAS concerns with traditional foam systems while maintaining effective fire protection
First-Class Protection
Our aviation fire protection expertise has helped hangar owners and airport operators across the country achieve comprehensive fire protection solutions that protect high-value aircraft assets while maintaining full code compliance and operational efficiency.
Why Aviation Facilities Choose Summit
Aviation fire protection isn’t a place for learning curves. Hangar owners and airport operators choose Summit because we’ve already solved the problems they’re facing—from foam system alternatives that protect aircraft to stakeholder coordination that keeps projects on track.
We bring specialized knowledge that general fire protection firms are hard pressed to emulate. Our engineers understand the unique risks of aviation environments and have the industry relationships to turn complex regulatory challenges into manageable project milestones.
When your facility houses assets worth more than most buildings, you need fire protection expertise that matches the value of what you’re protecting
The “Get it Done” Engineers
When everything depends on getting it right, call the experts.