- Author
- Tryon, G. H., III
- Title
- Analysis of Aircraft Hangar Fire Experience, 1930-1950.
- Coporate
- National Fire Protection Association, Boston, MA
- Report
- AH-4; FR 52-2, 1950, 56 p.
- Keywords
- aircraft fires | aircraft hangars | airports | extinguishment | building construction | explosions | fire suppression | fire resistant construction | flammable gases | flammable liquids | fire spread | fire protection | lightning | magnesium fires
- Identifiers
- population; United States; location of airports where fires occurred; construction of hangars; detection and time of fires; alarm transmission; origins of fire; hazards of the contents; fire fighting handicaps at airports; causes of fires
- Abstract
- This study is based on 269 representative fires occurring in aircraft hangars as reported to the National Fire protection Association. the data was compiled and edited by Mr. Tryon of the Association's staff but the interpretations are his personal opinions and not necessarily those of the Association.