For more than a century, DBI has worked to protect lives and safeguard assets. As an independent fire safety institute, we combine accredited fire testing, specialist consulting and engineering, fire investigation and applied research — helping partners across construction, maritime and energy navigate complexity and move forward with confidence and compliance.
Accredited fire testing, consulting and research of materials, systems and buildings — from ventilation ducts and insulation materials to bio-based facades and circular solutions. We support safe design, compliance and documentation across the entire building lifecycle.
Fire safety for ships, offshore units, naval vessels and ports. We provide maritime fire testing, engineering and consulting built on deep expertise from years of experience and applied research on maritime materials and components, new fuel adoption, vessel resilience and safety-critical operations.
The transition to CO₂-neutral energy and transport systems is accelerating —but the risk landscape is evolving just as fast. We deliver research-driven fire safety expertise across batteries and BESS, hydrogen, e-fuels, solar and wind.
Choosing DBI is more than buying a service — it’s entering into a partnership with a fire safety community. We pick the right team for you and your organization and help you move forward with clarity, compliance and confidence.
From advanced initiative fire test to full-scale testing of products, materials and systems. DBI designs tailored test programmes that deliver the documentation you need for fast market access, classification and regulatory approval — efficiently and with expert support at every stage.
Strategic fire safety guidance grounded in engineering, research and practical experience. We combine advanced technologies such as simulation and modelling with risk assessment and regulatory insight to support our clients in safer and more informed decision-making across construction, maritime and energy projects.
Expert forensic analysis to determine the origin, cause and spread of fire incidents. We investigate hundreds of fires each year for insurers, authorities and asset owners, and support cases internationally in cooperation with partners.
Our subsidiary, DBI Certification, provides independent, accredited certification of construction products and maritime equipment under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and Marine Equipment Directive (MED).
Resilience, emergency management, CER and NIS2 compliance, and more — our services are tailored to strengthen organisational preparedness and meet evolving regulatory requirements. We help organisations protect critical operations, maintain business continuity, and strengthen organisational resilience.
Fire safety research across building, construction, maritime and energy systems. From bio-based and circular materials to battery storage and Power-to-X. We develop the knowledge, methods, and standards needed to support the safe adoption of new technologies in a changing world.
Whatever enquiry you may have, we will be happy to assist you.
