Fire safety of buildings - warehouses of batteries and other components not only for electric vehicles

Here is an overview of the key measures:
– development of a fire safety project for the building: it is one of the basic requirements that must be met. However, legislation and standards are prepared for new materials, technologies and storage methods;

– correct storage and determination of the warehouse: in order to ensure the best possible protection in the event of a fire, it is necessary to define the method and quantity of the stored material, as well as its type. Today we know that warehouses are designed and built for the "general" type of stored materials as well as the storage method. Different materials have different fire protection requirements ‼️ Warehouses for batteries, flammable and less flammable materials, textiles, automotive parts are built in the same way as for materials where "less" flammable materials will be stored;

– Fire-fighting equipment and their use: the use of fire and fire-fighting equipment such as SHZ, heat and combustion product removal or EPS can reduce the temperature in the space and thus reduce the load on the structures and protect property and lives in the warehouse. If fire protection equipment is used correctly, a lot of money can be saved on repairs after;

The recent fire in a warehouse in France, where 900 tons of batteries were stored, shows the importance of fire protection. In the event of a fire and insufficient fire safety of the building, it can end up like in France. Not only did the fire itself cause a problem worth millions, but the environmental burden on the surrounding area was also enormous. The warehouse stored batteries needed for electric cars. Electromobility itself is rapidly entering our lives, but legislation is not responding with the necessary requirements.

It is necessary to look at the area of ​​fire safety of buildings comprehensively and update it

– Legislative requirements for buildings (laws and decrees)

– Standards (STN and ATN standards)

– Use risk analysis and fire safety engineering

– Involve more insurance companies and their risk managers in the field of fire protection

Today, it is crucial to focus on fire safety of buildings in order to protect not only property, but above all human lives.

Let's not forget that prevention and timely response are the best protection against unexpected events. Let's be prepared and responsible for our safety and the safety of our loved ones…