Further training for modern fire protection expertise
The AFC Academy has launched a modular retraining concept to coincide with the entry into force of the new fire protection regulations BSV 2026. The practice-orientated training provides an overview of the key changes as well as training in the new documentation methods required.
The Technopark Zurich-based AFC Academy, which claims to be a leader in training and further education in the areas of fire protection, safety and building technology, has developed the BSV 2026 retraining concept, which prepares specialists for the new BSV 2026 fire protection regulations, according to a press release.
In Module A of the training programme, the academy provides an overview of the key innovations of BSV 2026 at fire protection specialist level and practises drawing up plans and concepts in accordance with the regulations. Module B, on the other hand, teaches the practical application of the new requirements and documentation methods at fire protection expert level.
According to the AFC Academy, the new fire protection regulations BSV 2026 mark a fundamental change in Swiss fire protection and significantly increase the requirements. Risk-based verifications are replacing standard solutions and make in-depth knowledge of structural, technical and organisational contexts essential. As fire protection is becoming an integral part of architecture, utilisation, operation and technology, it is necessary to work together on all these levels – interdisciplinary thinking is therefore becoming crucial, according to the Academy. In future, clear communication will also be required: specific requirements for documentation, quality assurance and enforcement must be clearly communicated to clients, authorities and project partners.
The AFC Academy has been offering training programmes for fire protection, sustainable construction, safety and building technology since 2016.