Five years ago, the Centre for Crime Prevention and Safety (CCVof revised version from Technical Bulletin 65A (TB65A). What was particularly relevant for new installations back then will, from April 2026, also become concrete for existing buildings with existing installations. From that point on, inspections of fixed fire suppression and extinguishing systems (VBB systems) must take place based on the methodology of TB65A. This has direct consequences for how you document and substantiate your building's fire safety.
Which buildings does TB65A apply to?
TB65A is applicable to existing buildings with a fixed fire suppression system, such as a sprinkler, foam, or gas extinguishing system. If your building has such a system, the scope of the protection, including the separation between protected and unprotected areas, must be clearly and transparently recorded in drawings. This is a prerequisite within the CCV.
What is a TB65A drawing?
A TB65A drawing is more than a floor plan. The drawing shows which parts of your building are protected by one or more fire detection and alarm systems, where that protection ends, and how this is structurally separated. External storage, fire resistance of separating structures, and any additional measures are also part of this.
The aim is that for all parties involved, you as the owner or manager, as well as the inspector and insurer, it is clear at a glance how the fire safety concept of your building is structured.
Why this is often complex in practice
For existing buildings, the required information is often incomplete or no longer up-to-date. Due to renovations, changes in use, or adjustments to installations, drawings and documentation no longer always match reality. This, in particular, can lead to questions or discussions during inspections. A TB65A drawing therefore requires insight into both the building layout and the execution and limitations of the VBB system, as well as the careful collation of that information.
TB65A and your annual inspection
The reference date for your building's (semi-)annual inspection does not always coincide with the calibration date of April 2026. It is therefore quite possible that your next inspection will take place later in the year. Waiting until that moment is not a neutral choice. If the TB65A drawing is missing or provides insufficient substantiation during the inspection, this may lead to rejection or a negative inspection conclusion. This has consequences for the continuity of inspection certification. By gaining insight into the existing situation in a timely manner, you create room to address this in a controlled and pressure-free manner.
Support for TB65A drawings
vb&t Brandveiligheid supports you in making the existing situation transparent and translating it into a clear TB65A drawing that aligns with the CCV Certification & Inspection Scheme. This way, you know where you stand in advance and avoid surprises during the periodic inspection.
Why act now?
Although April 2026 may seem some way off, gathering and assessing the right information takes time in practice. By starting now, you'll avoid having to take necessary steps under inspection pressure.
So don't wait for the inspection to dictate the timing. Want to know if your building is ready for TB65A and where any points of attention might lie? Then get in touch contact Meet with us for a targeted inventory of the existing situation. This way, you maintain control, avoid inspection surprises, and know in good time what steps are needed.