Fire protection systems can only be state-of-the-art and thus offer the greatest possible protection if the effectiveness of
the systems has been proven by an independent notified
body. Namely comprehensible and reproducible fire tests
according to Europe-wide standards are necessary. In
Europe, the VdS and FM fire protection system certification
is the most respected certificate, whereby the number of
VdS-certified systems in Europe is predominant. VdS is one
of the most important independent testing institutes with
the focus on fire protection. The institute checks all components
of a fire protection system in its own laboratories
within the framework of the so-called system recognition
and ensures through regular inspections of the manufacturing
facility that the fire protection systems are always
manufactured and tested to the same high standards. Only
approved systems ensure that state-of-the-art technology is
produced with consistently high quality standards. In addition,
a VdS-approved installer must proved that they have
designed and installed a large number of extinguishing
systems in accordance with the VdS guidelines every year.
They must proved that the extinguishing systems have been
installed without any objections from the VdS authorised
experts.