brannkrav
Brannkrav, or fire safety requirements, are the rules and standards that govern how buildings and other structures must be designed, built, maintained, and operated to prevent fires and protect occupants and property. They cover both passive measures, such as fire resistance of structural elements and compartmentation, and active measures, such as detection, alarm, and suppression systems, as well as egress provisions and emergency lighting. Brannkrav apply to new construction, major renovations, and ongoing occupancy, and they are enforced by national or local authorities.
Compliance depends on the regulatory framework, which may be prescriptive or performance-based. Factors typically considered include
To demonstrate compliance, a fire safety strategy or fire plan is prepared, along with construction drawings,
In Norway, brannkrav are set out in the Planning and Building Act and the TEK building regulations,