Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems (FARS)

FARS_350x263.jpgThe incorporation of Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems (FARS) has accelerated nationwide. These systems help provide clean, breathable air to firefighters when air quality has been compromised. Shambaugh’s fire protection group has been at the forefront of this technology for decades, since we installed some of our first FARS in Phoenix. Today, we’ve completed a multitude of projects across the nation, including in Dallas, Nashville, and Austin.

FARS is a standpipe for air that is permanently installed within a building. It helps safely deliver an instant and constant supply of air to firefighters in high-rise buildings, large horizontal structures, and tunnels when air quality is compromised. As a standpipe delivers water from the street to the necessary structure, FARS does the same for air, helping firefighters rapidly refill air tanks  and more efficiently complete their work. It is a sophisticated, life-saving technology that is quickly becoming the industry standard. 

Our FARS expertise includes:

  • System design and installation
  • Acceptance testing
  • Ongoing maintenance and repair 
  • Compliance with all major building codes and regulations, including:
    • National Fire Protection Association | NFPA-1, Annex F
    • International Fire Code | IFC Appendix L 
  • Experience working in a variety of buildings, including: 
    • High-rises
    • Large box stores
    • Warehouses
    • Shopping malls
    • Airport terminals

Additionally, we have at least one company representative serving on 25 unique NFPA Committees. You can trust that we know the codes and are saturated with legislative and technical knowledge within our industry.

Contact us to have a professional, qualified team of experts handle your FARS needs.