Fire protection regulations in Germany and Austria are similar but have some differences, even though both countries strive for high safety standards. In Austria, the TRVB plays a key role in fire protection planning. The regulations, based on central specifications, are particularly detailed and are reviewed in practice by authorities and insurance companies. In Germany, fire protection regulations are largely based on the specifications of the Model Building Code (MBO) and state building codes, which vary depending on the federal state. In addition, DIN standards play a central role.
In Austria, the Technical Guidelines for Preventive Fire Protection are an essential part of fire protection planning. They summarize standards and requirements for structural, technical, and organizational fire protection measures. Publishers include, among others, the Austrian Federal Fire Brigade Association (ÖBFV) and the Austrian Fire Prevention Offices (bv).
It contains specifications for the uniform design of fire protection plans. For example, it specifies which formats are possible, which plans must be attached, what scale they should have, and details on colors, fonts, and which symbols should be used. The guidelines thus cover a wide range: from the positioning of fire alarm systems to the storage of rescue materials.
The guidelines are particularly relevant for the following groups of people involved in construction projects in Austria:
TRVB-compliant planning is a prerequisite for official approval or insurance coverage; fire protection planning using software with appropriate symbols and text fields is essential.
Those who want to plan according to standards need suitable digital tools that correctly represent the official specifications of the Austrian TRVB and are always up to date.
The current update of the TENADO PROTECT fire protection software integrates all relevant symbols and text fields according to TRVB standards. With just a few clicks, symbols can be inserted into plans in compliance with standards and scales and automatically appear in the corresponding evaluation and legend. This allows fire protection plans to be created directly and easily in accordance with Austrian guidelines—without cumbersome manual adjustments or symbol libraries that need to be purchased separately. TRVB standards help planners who work with authorities and the fire brigade save time and effort in their daily work.
The Technical Guidelines for Preventive Fire Protection in Austria are a central pillar of the nationwide fire protection system. Uniform standards and clear requirements for planning and operation ensure that safety requirements are reliably met in new buildings, renovations, or ongoing operations. At the same time, they place high demands on professional and technical implementation.
It’s critically important that software solutions adapt to these standards, are always up to date, and support planners in efficiently and compliantly fulfilling their tasks.
TENADO PROTECT is a software solution that helps professionals and authorities remain compliancet with these fire protection planning requirements— its benchmark and with which professional fire protection planning can be carried out clearly and effectively even for complex international projects.
