TÜV NORD Academy – Fire protection is a matter of trust

July 10, 2025

More than 70% of all industrial buildings require fire protection concepts

Fire protection specialists advise existing companies on structural, technical and organisational fire protection and help them to meet both legal requirements and the requirements of insurance companies. Whether a fire protection specialist is required for fire protection certification depends primarily on the building class. A fire protection specialist is mandatory for class 5 buildings and special structures.

The responsibilities of fire protection specialists are complex:

  • When renovating existing buildings, they must take into account the fire protection status of the buildings as well as existing building protection regulations.
  • During the planning phase, they advise architects on what they need to consider in terms of fire protection.
  • During the approval phase, they prepare the necessary fire protection certificates for the building.
  • As part of construction supervision, they check whether the fire protection requirements are being met.

Become a certified specialist planner for preventive fire protection – with TÜV certification!

With our practice-oriented training system, we qualify you to take responsibility for the proper preparation of fire safety certificates as a ‘fire protection designer’. Benefit from our modern learning-by-doing approach and learn how to prepare fire safety certificates in a legally compliant manner. During the training, you will develop a fire protection concept for your own company or a company of your choice in self-study phases. You will receive regular feedback from your trainer to ensure your learning success.

Fire protection planners advise existing companies on structural, technical and organisational fire protection and help them to meet both legal requirements and the requirements of insurance companies. Whether a fire protection specialist is required for fire protection certification depends primarily on the building class. A fire protection specialist is mandatory for class 5 buildings and special structures.

The responsibilities of fire protection specialists are complex:

  • When renovating existing buildings, they must take into account the existing fire protection measures in addition to the fire safety status of the buildings.
  • During the planning phase, they advise architects on what they need to consider in terms of fire protection.
  • During the approval phase, they prepare the necessary fire protection certificates for the building.
  • As part of construction supervision, they check whether fire protection requirements are being met.

Become a certified specialist planner for preventive fire protection – with TÜV certification!

With our practice-oriented training system, we qualify you to take responsibility for the proper preparation of fire protection certificates as a ‘fire protection designer’. Benefit from our modern learning-by-doing approach and learn how to prepare fire safety certificates in a legally compliant manner. During the training, you will develop a fire safety concept for your own company or a company of your choice in self-study phases. You will receive regular feedback from your trainer to ensure your learning success in the long term.

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