LGA Institut für Umweltgeologie und Altlasten GmbH

In mid-March 2021, the working group on asbestos-containing fire dampers in the Gesamtverband Schadstoffsanierung e. V. (GVSS) published its recommendations for action. (GVSS), in which LGA IUA GmbH is also represented by Dr. Jürgen Kisskalt, Carmen Weiblen and Bernd Malkmus, published recommendations for handling fire dampers containing asbestos.The aim is to show ways in which the safe continued operation of the old dampers is possible for a transitional period. Even if a rapid replacement of all fire dampers containing asbestos is generally desirable, this measure cannot be completed within a few years due to the large number of dampers and high costs.

The publication of the working group compiles the current state of knowledge in dealing with fire dampers containing asbestos. It is aimed at operators and building owners, construction experts and specialist companies in the fields of fire protection and technical building equipment. The aim is to provide recommendations for the safe handling of asbestos-containing fire dampers from an expert’s point of view, as long as no corresponding specifications are available from the government and/or the employers’ liability insurance associations. The entire publication is available for download here. You can find our range of services on the subject of fire dampers here.