The detail of the chimney system passage is one of the possible details, from a fire point of view, that occurred due to the installation of new chimney systems in to the construction of the building. The chimney system passing through the combustible structure is one of the most dangerous details in the building, from a fire safety point of view, and as practice shows, is often very underestimated. An appropriate solution for the chimney passage requires the knowledge and correct design, as well as the realization and consequently correct use of the thermal appliance and the chimney system. The article deals with passage according to the requirements of the national standards for fire segments and design according to STN EN for chimneys.

The article deals with the issue of water transport by hose lines to fire. It describes pump connections when transporting water according to required parameters at the intervention site. Compares how the hose line is connected and determines the suitability of its use.

In the area of existing thermal energy supply systems, the processes of disconnection of existing heat consumers have been ongoing for a long time. The key point is correctness of the Energy Certificates. The article provides an example of a specific assessment of disconnection from central source heat supplier.

The text describes why and under what conditions the use of beech wood in building structures. Given the legislative and experimental requirements for verification of properties of beech sorting into classes of forts "D". Evaluation of the quality beech wood over the strength of the reliable design, production technology class predictive level as well as the durability of wooden building elements.

Cellulose insulation is one of the minority types of heat insulating materials, but their use has increased significantly in recent years. The aim of the contribution is to assess the impact of its bulk weight on the processes of smothering and glowing. The resistance wire was used as the initiator. In addition to visual observation, carbon dioxide concentrations and optical smoke density were also recorded. The results were evaluated in the form of graphs and tables.

A light pipe prototype with a concentrating mirror parabolic head was tested for temperature profiles under solar radiation. The purpose of the testing is to find maximal temperature and estimate potential risks with overheating in the position of the pipe installation into roof structures and materials.

The article deals with the economic assessment of energy saving measures as a further continuation of the topic of reconstruction of HVAC systems in apartment buildings. Selection of economical lifespan for selected elements and functional parts with preventive maintenance costs is provided. Finally, an example of the apartment building evaluation is given.

Article deals with finding of physical and mechanical properties of timber at various moisture and it also verifies addictions of single properties on moisture content of timber. In experimental part of this thesis, the density, the dimensional and volumetric swelling and the compressive strength parallel to fibre will be determined on test samples. After evaluating all the tests, the graphs of these parameters depend on various samples of wood moisture determined by weight will be created.

Eco-design is a set of parameters (especially energy efficiency) that must be observed by the supplier (the manufacturer or importer) of the energy-related product when it is placed on the EU market or into operation. The article provides an overview of requirements for new sources and boiler rooms in relation to implemented regulations.

The first article of the series on energetic reconstruction HVAC systems in residential buildings is focused on the preparation of project with minimum necessary information that should be prior to any commencement reconstruction. In current practice this part is significantly neglected.

The article analyses the impact of the new atomic law and its implementing decree on the design of radon preventive and remedial measures in residential buildings. The relationship between the newly introduced reference level and optimisation of the design, that gains importance, is explained. The article also discusses reasons that speak against the provision of the new law that radon index of the building site need not be determined, when a preventive measure based on soil ventilation is being designed.

The paper defines the legislative basis for the determination of vulnerable critical infrastructure (CI) elements by the domino effects of major accidents.

Tobermorite is the main mineral compound of AAC. It increases its mechanical properties. There needs to be done research of influence of type of silica components on the mineralogical compound of AAC. In the presence study, we examine the usage of nature and artificial silicious materials. Closure of the study will be design of the optimal raw material composition, also hydrothermal treatment of autoclaved aerated concrete.

The article briefly describes literary knowledges and presents an example of a possible statistical probability approach to uncertainties estimations of qualitative GC/MS chemical analyses of fire samples.The procedure is applicable to other qualitative tests used in the construction industry.

The paper deals with the issue and classification of burning processes. Basic crisis situations and situations that occur during the existence of mankind are also fires. Examination of burning processes is closely related to fires, as they pose uncontrollable and unlimited burning in space and time. Fire occurring not only in the natural environment (eg forest fires) but also in various industrial, transport, manufacturing, processing and storage technologies, in accommodation facilities and elsewhere. Controllable and controlled burning processes can be useful for humans, for example: domestic heating, cooking and others. Uncontrollable combustion processes (fires) can cause serious losses and threats to health, life, property, tangible and intangible property and the environment. Burning is a set of complex physicochemical processes in which flammable substances and materials react with oxidizing agents and change to combustion products (combustion products). Burning is accompanied by intense radiation of heat, light energy, and smoke. The combustion processes can be classified according to different criteria.

The paper briefly specifies for flammable gases and vapors of flammable liquids: the creation and marking of flammability triangles, the possible procedure for shutting down the appliances with flammable substances out of service and, on the other hand, putting them into process in accordance with the relevant flammable triangles, the methods of estimation of the so-called Out- of -Service Fuel Concentration (OSFC) and so-called In-Service-Oxygen Concentrations (ISOC).

The article describes the beginnings of the use of the fly ash mixture for the production of concrete in the Czech Republic, its application on important buildings (Prague subway, Nuclear power plant Temelín) and impacts on the production technology.

Requirements to fire safety of ETICS were changed several time during last 8 years to be more strict. Since September 2016, an amendment to fire standard ČSN 73 0810 [8] has entered into force, which, among other things, regulates the requirements for External thermal insulation composite systems (ETICS). In this context, a number of mid-scale and large-scale tests of EPS have been carried out to test equivalent solutions of overheads and foundations of ETICS. With the use of these approved design solutions, it is possible to continue to use advantage of all the benefits of EPS, ranging from insulation properties to moisture, mechanical properties, long service life and stability and end-to-end performance. This contribution deals with proportionality of the ETICS fire requirements.

In December of year 2016 has been finished the extensive reconstruction of the multi-family house built in the thirties of last century, located in the district Žabovřesky of the city Brno. Investor with architect desired the modern appearance of interior and facade of the house, which involved a number of difficult renovations and new structures that had to be consulted with structure engineer. The significant steps of the reconstruction of the multi-family house are described in detail in this contribution.

In many practical cases it is important to know the actual value of tensile forces in prestressed elements of civil engineering structures. Main conclusions from experiments which were carried out within verification process and in situ application of the new method for an experimental estimation of the tensile force are described in the paper. The method is suitable for new structures and especially for existing ones.