Euralarm, representing the electronic fire safety and security industry in Europe, celebrates the European Parliament’s plenary vote in favour of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD); a major step towards decarbonisation of the building stock.

Better-performing buildings also mean safer and more secure buildings. Every year, EU countries face major fires in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, taking the lives of thousands of European citizens and causing considerable environmental damage. This can be avoided through the deployment of integrated fire safety and security technologies.

Building renovation plans

EU policymakers and Member States to make sure that fire safety and security are in due care

Electrification of buildings involves the integration of new technologies – such as on-site production of renewable energy, batteries and recharging infrastructure – which can increase the risk of fire. Therefore, significant changes in fire safety and security measures are required. They must be carefully evaluated by qualified individuals and companies.

Regarding national building renovation plans, they call on EU policymakers and Member States to make sure that fire safety and security are taken into due consideration and to create incentives for all renovated buildings to be equipped with the latest fire safety and security technologies. The 5000 companies represented within Euralarm are ready to contribute to the successful implementation of the directive at the Member State level to make EU buildings more energy-efficient while bringing fire safety and security to the next level.

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