Brandschutz im Bestand

Fires are one of the major dangers to buildings of all kinds. Industrial buildings can also be affected by fire damage, where the material loss is usually particularly significant. Therefore, fire protection plays an extraordinarily important role. To secure industrial buildings in the event of a fire, the standard series DIN 18230 has been developed. This includes information on fire resistance duration, calculation values, details on fire simulations, and more.

The Beuth practical volume "Fire Protection in Existing Buildings – Industrial Buildings" focuses on concepts and measures specifically for existing industrial structures. The basis for this is the hazard analysis. From this, planning processes are created and fire protection measures are implemented. The book provides easily understandable information on questions such as the individual urgency of fire protection measures, types of hazards, and the scope and timing of necessary retrofitting.

The second edition of the book addresses the new model industrial building guidelines and their implications for fire protection concepts in existing buildings, which is part of the appendix and is explained in detail. Furthermore, "Fire Protection in Existing Buildings – Industrial Buildings" includes various checklists on the topic, which help to assess the fire protection needs in existing industrial buildings.