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Smoke dampers

Smoke dampers are shut-off devices for preventing the spread of smoke via air ducts. They shut automatically after being triggered by a triggering mechanism, which is actuated upon detection of smoke by the connected smoke detector. Smoke dampers are not fire-resistant. They are therefore not suitable for use as fire dampers.

Regulatory framework

DIBt grants national technical approvals (abZ)/general construction technique permits (aBG) for smoke dampers for use in air ducts.

Please also refer to the relevant provisions of the federal states following MVV TB, Part A 2.2.1.11 (M-LüAR) as well as B 3.2.1.9.

pdf-Datei Muster-Richtlinie über brandschutztechnische Anforderungen an Lüftungsanlagen (Muster-Lüftungsanlagen-Richtlinie – M-LüAR) (29 pages ) Fassung: 29.09.2005, zuletzt geändert durch Beschluss der Fachkommission Bauaufsicht vom 03.09.2020; Amtliche Mitteilungen 2021/2 (Ausgabe: 30. April 2021); Fachkommission Bauaufsicht der Bauministerkonferenz; DIBt (Hrsg.)

National procedure

To prepare an abZ/aBG for your construction product, we need an application from you. We recommend that you contact us prior to doing so. Feel free to send us your enquiry informally via email to dibt(at)dibt(.)de or to the competent technical contact listed in the top right.

For a first assessment, please send us the following information:

  • Description of the construction product and its intended field of use
    • e.g. material, configuration, number of sizes, variants, dimensions
    • e.g. use in walls, ceilings, interior construction, building services
  • Description of the construction technique and its field of application
    • e.g. design of walls, ceilings, elements, etc., and interaction of components
    • e.g. application in foundation engineering, reinforced concrete construction, building insulation; as load-bearing or non-load-bearing component; under static and quasi-static loading; fire exposure; other environmental exposures
  • Information regarding impact on regulatory concerns
    • in particular structural integrity, fire protection, health and environment protection, sound insulation as well as thermal performance
  • Explanation of need for an abZ/aBG
  • Contact details
    • preferably email address and/or telephone number, as well as name, organisation/company, and postal address

We will then contact you to clarify the next steps.

If you already hold a DIBt approval and/or construction technique permit and wish to apply for an amendment, supplement, or renewal, please use the form provided below.

abZ+aBG

Z
new decision
E
supplement
Ä
amendment
V
renewal
G
valid until
Subject concerned Applicant Decision no. Validity
from / to
Absperrvorrichtung gegen Rauch in Luftleitungen Aerotechnik E. Siegwart GmbH Untere Hofwiesen 66299 Friedrichsthal Z-78.4-192 Z: 01.12.2025
G: 09.12.2030
Rauchschutzklappe als Absperrvorrichtung gegen die Übertragung von Rauch in Luftleitungen Wildeboer Bauteile GmbH Marker Weg 11 26826 Weener Z-78.4-40 Z: 12.08.2025
G: 13.08.2030
Rauchschutzklappe als Absperrvorrichtung gegen Rauch in Lüftungsleitungen vom Typ JZ-RS TROX GmbH Heinrich-Trox-Platz 47504 Neukirchen-Vluyn Z-78.4-51 Z: 15.12.2021
G: 02.01.2027