This service specification applies to certification of fire protection components and fire protection systems for wind turbines exclusively carried out by DNV.

The scope of the verification covers all aspects of the system, i.e. the level of fire safety as well as the planning, design, availability, workmanship and quality are assessed.

Component certification of components such as fire detection and fire-extinguishing systems may be performed by application of the elements and modules as listed in this service specification and the respective sections of this service specification shall be covered.

Note: Concerning the aspects of occupational health and safety (e.g. escape and rescue routes) these can be taken into account through compliance with the standard EN 50308, see /4/. National requirements shall be observed in all cases. The assessment according to this service specification can optionally be extended by the conformity assessment of occupational safety of personnel aspects according to European or local laws and/or standard /4/.