The Fire Protection Guide is aimed at fire protection planners, construction managers, fire departments, facility managers, and fire safety officers. It provides both newcomers and experienced professionals and experts with an overview of the essential legal, technical, and organizational aspects of technical fire protection, and assists them in selecting and sustainably designing fire protection systems. The book begins with an introduction to the concept of integral fire protection. This is followed by a comprehensive presentation of the fundamentals of fire alarm technology, including the functioning of detectors and fire alarm control panels. Subsequent chapters address smoke protection systems, alarm and evacuation procedures, automatic extinguishing systems, as well as information and hazard management. The Fire Protection Guide also offers a summary of the aspects relevant to fire protection.