Safe electrical installation in commercial and residential construction

Fire protection and lightning and surge protection from the ceiling to the roof

If we take a look at the interior of a building, then it soon becomes clear that electrical installations weave their way through it: starting in the cellar, through vertical shafts and corridors, up to the rooms which are actually used.

The risks from lightning strikes, surges and the spread of fire to the electrical building installation are frequently underestimated. Here, it is not only the direct lightning strikes that can lead to major damage to electronic devices and systems, but also lightning strikes at distances of up to two kilometres or even everyday switching operations in the power grid. Fires can also start quickly. Therefore, following the path of the current, suitable measures must be taken in the building to guarantee the safety of the people in the building and protect electrical devices.

Areas of fire protection

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The cellar

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The stairwell

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The corridor

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The vertical shaft

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On which regulations are the fire protection requirements based?

What are the different building types?

How do the fire protection requirements differ for different buildings?

Which protection aims are being pursued with the structural fire protection measures?

Which options do I have for fire-proof electrical installations in rescue routes?

Which fire resistance class must fire protection ducts in rescue routes have?

To what must I particularly pay attention with regard to underfloor ducts and trunking in the rescue route?

In the corridors of the building, there are installations above F30 ceilings. What must I take into account during installation?

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