Fire safety of buildings

Fire safety of buildings (PBS): fire protection design

The fire safety design of a building is a mandatory part of the project documentation and is prepared by a fire protection specialist. We prepare PBS designs for family houses, business premises, halls and changes of use throughout Slovakia. We also work with designers and architects on a long-term basis.

What PBS is and when you need it

The fire safety design of a building, often called a fire protection design, determines how the building is divided into fire compartments, what resistance the constructions must have, where the escape routes run and what will be used for fire-fighting. Every company must ensure that these requirements are addressed in the design, construction, use and change of use of a building (Section 4(k) of Act No. 314/2001 Coll.). You need a design in particular for:

  • a new building – in the building intention, the building project and the detailed design
  • a reconstruction, extension or additional storey
  • a change of use, for example when a flat becomes business premises or a warehouse becomes a production facility
  • installing technological equipment in a building
  • as-built documentation of the building

What a PBS design covers

TopicWhat the design determines
Fire compartmentsdivision of the building and fire-separating constructions
Fire riskfire risk calculation and level of fire safety
Constructionsthe required fire resistance of walls, ceilings and load-bearing elements, if needed fire-retardant coatings
Escape routesnumber, width and length of escape routes and their equipment
Separation distancesthe fire hazard zone around the building
Fire-fightingwater supply, hydrants and the number and type of fire extinguishers
Fire safety equipmentfire detection and alarm systems, heat and smoke exhaust or fixed fire-extinguishing systems, if the building needs them
Penetrationssealing of service penetrations through fire constructions

Technical requirements are set out in Decree of the Ministry of the Interior No. 94/2004 Coll. and the relevant technical standards.

Documents we need

  • floor plans of each storey to scale, with dimensions, a legend (purpose) and room areas in m²
  • a section of the building
  • a site plan – a copy of the cadastral map is enough
  • a technical report: a description of the materials of vertical and horizontal constructions (walls, ceilings)

How we proceed

  1. Documents. Send us the drawings and technical report; if anything is unclear, we will consult the designer.
  2. Price quote. We prepare it promptly according to the size of the building.
  3. Preparing the design. A fire protection specialist prepares the PBS design – with complete documents even within 48 hours.
  4. Handover. We hand over the design for the building authority and the fire service and help if anything needs to be added.

Frequently asked questions about the fire safety of buildings

Who can prepare the fire safety design of a building?

Legal entities and business owners provide the fire safety design in the project documentation through a fire protection specialist (Section 9(3) of Act No. 314/2001 Coll.).

When do I need a PBS design?

For a new building, for alterations such as a reconstruction or additional storey, for a change of use of a building and when installing technological equipment. The measures are then also documented in the as-built documentation.

What documents do you need to prepare a PBS design?

Floor plans to scale with dimensions, purpose and room areas, a section of the building, a site plan (a copy of the cadastral map is enough) and a technical report describing the materials of walls and ceilings.

How quickly can you prepare a PBS design?

With complete documents and an ordinary building we can prepare the design within 48 hours. For larger buildings we agree the deadline according to the scope.

Does PBS also apply under the new Building Act?

Yes. The new Building Act has applied since 1 April 2025, and the fire safety design is part of the building intention, the building project and the detailed design. Older documentation under the previous Act may only be used in proceedings that are still being completed under it.

What if an older building has no PBS design?

If the project documentation of a building in use does not include a fire safety design, documentation on the fire safety characteristics of the building in use is prepared. We can help you with that too.

A PBS design for your building

Send us your documents and we will prepare a quote promptly. All of Slovakia.

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         We will prepare a quote promptly

          INFO LINE

      Michal

      Sales manager

      Phone
      +421 918 505 584

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