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Fire protection & smoke extraction
Security in buildings and infrastructure facilities
There are frequent reports of fire disasters in high-rise buildings, industrial buildings and areas where large numbers of people congregate: here, plant technology-related fire protection involving smoke protection pressure systems and mechanical smoke extraction systems not only ensures that people can safely evacuate the building, but also provides maximum support for the fire department while extinguishing fires.
The manufacturers possess a wide range of system components for every plant size and develop fire protection strategies.
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10.12.2025 - The "SiMon" 2025 security monitor was conducted jointly by VDMA, Messe Essen and VdS Schadenverhütung GmbH.
The VDMA 24001 standard sheet is the first to describe the compliant use of mechanical smoke and heat extraction devices, thus closing a long-standing gap in technical regulations.
Powered smoke and heat control ventilators (Fans) for use in powered smoke extraction systems
Better protection for people in the event of a fire - modern technology in buildings, such as smoke extraction systems, can help. At a symposium, the VDMA General Ventilation Technology Association presented new findings on securing buildings in the event of a fire.
VDMA 24994:2024-08 specifies comprehensive test conditions for fire-resistant battery storage cabinets. The cabinets protect against various battery fire risks.
The "Trade Fair Programme for Innovative SMEs" supports small and medium-sized companies. Exhibiting companies benefit from this.
Messe Essen offers top-class presentation platform for security industry from September 20 to 23, 2022.
Currently published maintenance information of the AIG.
The fire in a data centre in Strasbourg in March 2021 demonstrates to not ignore physical fire protection of data centres. Data rooms according to EN 1047-2 should be considered in a fire prevention concept.
The publications on the subject of fire protection and smoke extraction of the Air Pollution Control Department can be found here.
The standard sheet VDMA 24188, published with the issue date June 2011, has recently been translated. The standard sheet entitled "Smoke protection measures in stairwells - Smoke evacuation, smoke dilution, smoke control" is now available in both German and English.
Fire protection & smoke extraction working group - 22nd meeting
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