Fire detection and alarm systems

Today’s buildings require increasingly sophisticated fire detection and alarm systems. In addition to detecting fires, alerting the emergency services and warning designated members of staff, these systems also have to perform complex control tasks as part of modern fire safety concepts.

Our services at a glance:

• End-to-end support for your construction project – from planning to completion
• Pre-commissioning inspections
• Recurring inspections
• Inspection of fire control systems / fire incident matrices, stress tests for coordinated systems

Your benefits with TÜV Hessen:

• Ensured system reliability and protection of people in the event of a fire
• Compliance with safety standards
• Legal compliance
• Documentation for insurance claims
• End-to-end service

Legal framework

In accordance with fire safety regulations, fire detection systems are usually connected to the following systems:

• Elevators
• Ventilation systems
• Automatic fire protection closures
• Fire suppression systems
• Electronic emergency exit locks
• Emergency exit doors

Depending on the way in which buildings are constructed and used, fire detection and alarm systems are subject to mandatory inspections under the Hessian Technical Inspection Ordinance (TPrüfV) and the Hessian Building Code (HBO). Additional requirements apply to specific types of building (e.g. event spaces, hotels and restaurants, hospitals, care homes, high-rise buildings and schools). Insurance providers may also stipulate their own conditions.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

This service contributes to the following goals for sustainable development:

• Menschenwürdige Arbeit und Wirtschaftswachstum
• Industrie, Innovation und Infrastruktur
• Nachhaltige/r Konsum und Produktion