What is DKV?
DKV stands for Drift, Kontrol og Vedligehold (Operations, Control, and Maintenance). It is the legal framework for fire safety in buildings throughout their lifetime. The requirements are based on BR18 sections 137-158, Chapter 7, and cover all fire protection installations and passive fire safety measures in a building.
gavel Responsibility
The building owner bears full responsibility for DKV. Responsibility can be delegated to an operations manager, but it cannot be transferred — the owner is always liable.
Consequences of non-compliance
warning Risks of inadequate DKV
- Enforcement orders: 38% of inspected buildings receive enforcement orders during fire inspections.
- Prohibition: The building can be shut down with immediate effect.
- Fines/imprisonment: Up to 4 months imprisonment (aggravating circumstances: up to 2 years).
- Insurance: Insurance companies may reduce or deny coverage.
Inspection Frequencies
Overview of mandatory inspection frequencies for fire protection installations per BR18 and relevant standards.
| System / Installation | Self-inspection | External service | Accredited |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABA (fire alarm) | Monthly | Annually | Annually |
| Sprinkler (AVS) | Weekly | Annually | Annually |
| Smoke ventilation (ABV) | Monthly | Annually | Annually |
| Fire door closing (ABDL) | Quarterly | Every 2 years | — |
| Warning system | Quarterly | Every 2 years | Every 4 years |
| Smoke alarm system | Quarterly | — | — |
| Emergency exit lighting | Monthly | Every 2 years | Every 4 years |
| Fire hose reels | Semi-annually (cat. 6 only) | Annually | — |
| Fire blankets | Annually | — | — |
| Fire doors (without ABDL) | Annually | — | — |
| Fire dampers | Annually | Annually | — |
| Passive fire protection | Annually | — | — |
Sample Checklist — ABA System (Fire Alarm)
Excerpt from Normo's bilingual checklist for self-inspection of ABA systems. The complete checklist with all checkpoints is available in the PDF guide.
| Checkpoint (DK) | Checkpoint (EN) | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Centralapparat viser normal drift | Control panel shows normal operation | Fixed |
| Alle systemkomponenter tilsluttet | All system components connected | Fixed |
| Kun aftalte enheder frakoblet | Only agreed units disconnected | Fixed |
| Langvarige fejlmeddelelser under udbedring | Long-term error messages being addressed | Fixed |
| Forsikringsselskab informeret om fejl | Insurance company informed about faults | Custom |
| Brandvæsenets adgang til ABA-central matcher aftale | Fire service access matches agreement | Fixed |
| Kontroller om lase er skiftet siden sidst | Check if locks changed since last inspection | Fixed |
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