On December 6, gekartel Managing Director Klaus Schäfer took part in the popular VdS-BrandSchutzTalk. In 90 minutes, top-class fire protection experts discussed live on stage in the exhibition hall on the topic of "Fire protection as a hurdle to digitalization! Is media technology a danger in escape and rescue routes?"
At airports or train stations, at public authorities or hospitals, in shopping centers or building entrances: Digital media technology is increasingly being used as a signpost, information medium, advertising medium or to bridge waiting times with entertaining content. The added value of digital signage systems is obvious. The situation is less clear when it comes to fire safety requirements and the approval of media technology for installation in sensitive areas. Since September 1, 2023, the VdS 6024 leaflet has been published, which should now provide clarity.
What does the VdS 6024 leaflet mean for building authorities, fire protection planners and operators of sensitive areas? Is it a mandatory guideline? Which fire protection scenarios are covered? Can fire loads now be installed in escape and rescue routes in compliance with VdS 6024? These and other questions has been discussed by four experts from different perspectives in the panel discussion.
The expert panel consists of:
Heike Siefkes, VdS Schadenverhütung
Knut Czepuck, Ministerial Councillor, State of NRW
Alina Hetzel, Fire Protection Planning Klingsch
Werner Green, Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Klaus Schäfer, gekartel
Moderator: Markus Fiebig, JOB Gruppe