VDI Guideline 6202 – Fire dampers containing asbestos
Fire protection & smoke extraction |2026-07-17

Feature article in tab: Focus on fire dampers containing asbestos

An article by Nils Zander, Product Manager for Fire Protection and Smoke Extraction at Wildeboer, published in the trade journal tab on the assessment, testing and refurbishment of fire dampers containing asbestos.

Feature article in tab: Focus on fire dampers containing asbestos

Fire dampers containing asbestos in existing buildings present particular challenges for operators, designers and maintenance companies. The professional assessment of suspected asbestos, appropriate protective measures and the planning of potential remediation work require expert knowledge and a clear focus on the applicable regulations.

The trade journal tab has published a technical article on this subject entitled "Fire dampers containing asbestos are becoming a renovation issue". In it, Nils Zander, Product Manager for Fire Protection and Smoke Extraction at Wildeboer, explains the significance of VDI 6202 Part 3.1 for the investigation, assessment and renovation planning of fire dampers containing asbestos.

The technical article on fire dampers containing asbestos can be found in issue 03/2026 of tab. This trade journal for building services engineering addresses practical issues relating to the design, operation and maintenance of technical systems. The article on fire dampers containing asbestos sets out the requirements that arise during the assessment, testing and refurbishment of existing buildings.

tab Issue 03-2026 on fire dampers containing asbestos
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Blog post on dealing with fire dampers containing asbestos

We have also compiled further information on handling fire dampers containing asbestos, as well as on condition assessment, maintenance and refurbishment, in our blog post.