ANALYSIS OF EPOXY COATING ON THE FLOOR SURFACE OF ARFF VEHICLE GARAGE AT HANG NADIM INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BATAM

Abstract

Hang Nadim International Airport Batam is an airport located in Batu Besar Village, Nongsa District, Batam, Kepulauan Riau. Every airport is required to provide and offer Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) services in accordance with the ARFF airport category requirements. To support its operational processes, ARFF has a vehicle garage that serves as the primary storage facility for main and support vehicles, serving as the primary arsenal of the ARFF unit to comply with the vehicle garage requirements outlined in the standardization of PR 30 of 2022. However, the condition of the garage floor surface in Hang Nadim International Airport does not meet the existing standards. Ideally, the floor surface should fulfill the requirements to ensure smooth, safe, and comfortable operational processes, and to enhance the response time of ARFF personnel. The method used to address the issue in this research was qualitative, employing the data analysis technique of gap analysis. In the gap analysis process, the researcher utilized data collection techniques including observation, interviews, and documentation. Throughout various stages, the researcher obtained results and conclusions. This research aims to determine whether the ARFF vehicle garage at Hang Nadim International Airport meets the requirements specified in the regulations. The research findings indicated the need for vehicle garage renovation and the application of epoxy on the floor surface. The selection of the appropriate epoxy type certainly has a significant impact on the condition of the vehicle garage, as this change will affect the achievement of response time, minimize potential hazards, and streamline operational processes in the vehicle garage area. Additionally, this is done to meet the requirements specified in the regulations