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DBI - The Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology
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DBI is an independent fire safety institute that helps industry protect lives, safeguard assets and bring products safely to market. We combine accredited fire testing, specialist consulting, advanced engineering, applied research and certification – delivering results that are recognised across Europe and beyond.
Independent. Experienced. Purpose-driven.
For more than 100 years, we have developed fire safety knowledge, technology and solutions that help partners across construction, maritime and energy navigate complexity and move forward with confidence and compliance.
Our purpose is strong and clear: to protect lives and assets. Everything we do – from accredited fire testing and advanced consulting to security services and applied research – serves that mission.
We support clients around the world, and our approach is always the same: combine deep specialist expertise with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset to help you move forward – safe and fast.
Core competencies
Fire safety engineering
We provide advice about building fire safety, and ensure that buildings are of a sufficiently high safety standard and comply with the Danish Building Code.
Fire testing
We fire test construction products and elements for the maritime sector to ensure that they are fire-safe and satisfy classification requirements.
Certification
DBI Certification, our subsidiary, certifies both people (including fire safety engineers) and products for the construction industry and the maritime sector.
Inspection of fire safety installations
We perform accredited inspections of fire safety installations at companies and public institutions to ensure the functionality of their systems.
Research & Development
We are constantly developing new technological expertise and participating in projects with universities and research institutions, both in Denmark and abroad.
Fire investigations
We perform fire investigations of buildings, vehicles, electrical installations and appliances.
Safety and Security Consulting
We advise private and public companies about safety and security, including anti-terrorism measures, cyber security, crisis management, emergency preparedness, etc.
Courses, training and publications
We offer a wide range of courses and qualification programmes within fire safety and security, as well as publishing a number of instructions, guidelines and handbooks about fire safety.
Building new knowledge
DBI is an independent research and technology organization operating at the intersection of research, industry and regulation. We conduct research and development in fire safety and security to reduce technological, regulatory and system-level uncertainty — enabling new solutions to move from concept to trusted, scalable use in society. We enable the safe adoption of new technologies in a changing world. Our research and innovation projects support the green transition through fire-safe and sustainable solutions for construction, transportation and renewable energy. By combining research, testing and knowledge sharing, we help turn new technologies into safe, scalable and sustainable solutions.
Read more about our research projects here.
Testing, demonstration, and development facilities
At DBI, companies and organizations have access to modern fire testing facilities that can be used for both development and classification testing of materials, components and constructions for the construction industry and the maritime sector. This allows DBI to help manufacturers to develop innovative and green solutions.
Overview of our testing facilities can be found here.
Revenue,mill. EUR.
37
R&D activities,mill. EUR.
8
Performance contract,mill. EUR.
2
Number ofemployees
280
Ownership, Management and Board of Directors
- DBI is a self-governing company working in the public interest.
- Jesper Ditlev, Managing Director
- Johan Prior Knock, CEO
- Peer Leth, CEO
- Vibeke Lydolph Lindblad, CEO
- Natalie Mossin, Head of Institute
- Torben Christensen, CEO
- Brian Wahl Olsen, Director
- Ken T. Olesen, Technical Manager (Employee Representative)
- Lisselotte Jensen, Seceretary (Employee Representative)
DBI – The Danish Institute of Fire and Security Technology
Jernholmen 12
DK-2650 Hvidovre
Phone: (+45) 36 34 90 00
Mail: dbi@dbigroup.dk
Web: dbifire.com