The aim of building security is to protect people and property. The focus is also on avoiding operational failures. Increasing security requirements, insurance specifications and a multitude of regulations pose significant challenges for companies. A sustainable and holistic concept for building security is therefore essential.
Find out more about how you can ensure building safety and sustainable fire protection from start to finish.
Sustainable building security
A sustainable concept for building security not only protects people and property, but also actively protects the environment. The concept should include the following measures, among others:
- Intrusion detection and video surveillance systems
- Access control systems
- Fire alarm systems
- Extinguishing systems
- Smoke and heat extraction systems
Preventive fire protection is therefore an important pillar of building security.
Fire protection is active environmental protection
In principle, every fire pollutes the environment. A large number of environmental toxins (e.g. carbon monoxide, ammonia or sulphur dioxide) are released during the combustion process. In addition, there are environmental hazards from fires in industrial plants, which may release toxic substances or lead to contaminated extinguishing water. In addition, foam extinguishing agents containing fluorine are often still in use, which have a long-term negative impact on the environment.
In addition, older buildings still contain harmful building materials (e.g. asbestos) if they have not yet been renovated, e.g. fire dampers containing asbestos.
The earlier, the better!
The earlier a fire is successfully fought, the lower its impact. Accordingly, preventive fire protection measures that identify a fire at an early stage (e.g. via fire alarm systems) and fight it (e.g. via automatic extinguishing systems) are highly relevant.
Fire protection must therefore be holistically planned, implemented and maintained to optimise building safety.
Step by step
for sustainable fire protection
- Consideration of sustainable fire protection solutions when creating the concept
- Selection of optimal building materials (taking recyclability into account)
- Implementation of fire protection measures on the construction site
- Installation & acceptance of fire protection measures
- Maintenance & servicing of the fire protection equipment
CWS supports you in the implementation of a holistic fire protection concept. Request a consultation now.
Sustainable solutions from CWS
CWS Fire Safety offers a broad product portfolio with solutions from the areas of plant engineering, structural and organisational fire protection. In addition to planning, installation and approval, we also carry out regular maintenance of fire protection equipment.
We also support you in the area of security technology, for example with video surveillance systems or access and time recording systems. Together, we guarantee comprehensive and sustainable building security.
Sustainable fire protection in detail
In addition to implementing a holistic fire protection concept - including all-round service - we attach great importance to developing and implementing sustainable alternatives to ‘classic’ fire protection equipment.
Our constantly growing product portfolio includes fluorine-free fire extinguishers (mandatory in the EU from 2024) and water mist extinguishing systems. In addition, our experts support you with asbestos removal - e.g. of fire dampers - to ensure optimum building safety.
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Fluorine-free fire extinguishers
Fluorine-free foam fire extinguishers do not contain any poly- and perfluorinated chemicals that are harmful to the environment and health. They are biodegradable and fulfil the forthcoming EU directives for foam extinguishing agents.
Water mist extinguishing systems
Water mist extinguishing systems are a sustainable alternative to classic sprinkler systems. They require significantly smaller quantities of extinguishing water and are therefore much more resource-efficient. And there are no restrictions in terms of extinguishing performance!
Find out more about the most environmentally friendly solution among extinguishing systems.
Asbestos removal
Asbestos is a harmful substance that was used in insulation materials and fire dampers before 1989. It is harmful to health and is now banned. Nevertheless, asbestos can still be found in many existing buildings.
We support you in the removal of asbestos - especially fire dampers containing asbestos.
We are your fire protection experts
CWS Fire Safety GmbH is a full-service provider in preventive fire protection and safety technology. We support you throughout Germany in all trades, whether fire alarm systems, extinguishing systems, fire dampers or fire protection training.
Together, we ensure optimum building safety to protect people and property in the long term. Request a non-binding consultation now.
