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VdS CEA 4001, EN 12845

VdS CEA 4001

VdS guideline for sprinkler systems, used across German-speaking insurance markets.

Definition

VdS CEA 4001 is the de-facto insurance requirement in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Stricter than EN 12845 on equipment listing — components must be VdS-approved. VdS sign-off is typical for industrial insurance underwriting in DACH.

Referenced in

  • VdS CEA 4001
  • EN 12845

Design it in FireTwin AI

Generate a compliant sprinkler layout, run the hydraulic calculation and export a priced bill of materials — checked against EN 12845 and NFPA 13.

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