1 Scope
This document, which is a Technical Report, is intended for use as guidance for reducing
fire risks in general and for site-specific needs for buildings with PV systems. In
addition to the general recommendations, technical, installation, and maintenance
measures can be selected to reach the intended safety level of the PV system and building,
depending on the results of a risk assessment. This document contains general information
about building related risks and includes measures for reducing those risks. These
measures are not general requirements or recommendations. They are explained as a
guide for selecting suitable measures depending on the on-site needs.