The City Tower in Koblenz, the Commerzbank tower block, is being completely refurbished. As part of this, the underground car park is being protected with a FOGTEC high-pressure water mist firefighting system.
The increasing use of electric vehicles increases the risk of lithium-ion battery fires, which can prove extremely challenging in the event of a fire. In underground car parks in particular, the structural conditions pose a complex challenge both for firefighting and for evacuating people. In enclosed and underground spaces accessibility to fire sources can be severely impaired due to high temperatures and the spread of smoke gas.
Thanks to our extensive experience and the knowledge that FOGTEC has gained as part of the SUVEREN research project, especially in the area of lithium-ion fires, FOGTEC was able to offer a solution for this specific application. The aim of our concept is to effectively fight a fire and prevent it from spreading.
We planned protection for the underground car park in the City Tower using a FOGTEC high-pressure water mist system.
The high-pressure water mist technology enables us to fight fires quickly and in a targeted manner. The fine but powerful water mist can effectively contain the spread of fires, minimising damage to the surrounding area. In addition, the technology offers increased safety when evacuating people, as the visual obstruction caused by smoke and high temperatures is reduced.
