Can we learn from the her it age lost in a fire? - Museovirasto

The fire in Trondheim.
It took the fire brigade hours to stop the fire
spreading to the remaining part of the block. A
wall of solid wood construction in one of the
buildings stopped the spread of the fire. A large
concrete building was also seriously damaged but
the fire brigade managed to stop the fire there.
After the fire
As Trondheim is a medieval city, archaeological
excavations have to be carried out before rebuilding
can start. The extent of archaeological excavations
was limited and areas in the interior of
the block were left untouched. The authorities
have not required the block to be reconstructed
with copies of the damaged buildings.
What can be learnt
What went wrong
• The fire brigade lacked knowledge
of the properties.
• The available fire fighting personnel
was not used effectively.
• The fire brigade lacked modern
fire fighting equipment.
• The fire brigade lacked safe access to
back yards.
• There was insufficient fire insulation,
particularly in the lofts.
• A sprinkler valve in one of the buildings
was turned off.
• The building authorities lacked an overview
of the fire safety of the properties.
• The building authorities had not used their
authority to make sure the reported lack of
fire protection was improved.
How will fire protection
be improved after the fire
• The local authorities will carry out a risk
analysis for fire protection.
• The fire brigade will be strengthened,
particularly the department working
with prevention.
• There will be improved routines for fire protection
during the building planning process.
• There will be improved cooperation between
fire-fighting personnel and fire officers.
• There will be improved routines
for fire inspections.
• There will be a project for the fire protection
of the historic centre of Trondheim,
including a survey of all the properties.
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