The Methodological Centre for Conservation at the Technical Museum in Brno, in cooperation with the Commission for Museum Safety of the Czech Association of Museums and Galleries, the Norwegian Folk Museum in Oslo, the Slup Volunteer Fire Department, and the Czech Committee of ICOM, cordially invite you to the fire safety seminar “Monuments in Flames: Fire Protection of Wooden Roof Structures.”
DATE October 21, 2026
VENUE Slup Watermill, Slup Municipal Office Hall
SEMINAR TOPIC
Fire protection for wooden roof structures is one of the key areas of preventive maintenance for historic wooden buildings. Given the long-term development and practical application of existing fire protection measures and systems, it is possible to objectively evaluate their effectiveness and share experiences from specific situations. This year’s “Monuments in Flames” seminar will take place in the authentic setting of the Water Mill in Slup, a national cultural monument administered by the Technical Museum in Brno. Seminar participants will be introduced on-site to the new security and fire protection concept for this building, including a guided tour. The program will also include a working meeting of members of the Commission for Museum Safety of the Czech Association of Museums and Galleries, to which other seminar participants are also cordially invited. The seminar is primarily intended for museum staff, heritage conservationists, and specialists involved in fire protection.
PROGRAM
As part of the seminar’s specialized program, we would like to share experiences and explore new possibilities in fire protection technologies for historic wooden buildings, primarily through group discussions. The specialized program remains open to those interested in actively participating and will be updated as needed. Speakers may register by completing the electronic form below with an abstract of their presentation.
- Experience with the Installation of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems at the Norwegian Folk Museum in Oslo
Mikael Blihovde
Norwegian Folk Museum, Oslo - Protection of Cultural Heritage as Part of National Defense
Pavel Jirásek
Culture Tech, s. r. o. - The Effect of Fire Retardants on Historic Wooden Structures
Irena Kučerová
University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague - “Promat – Fire Can’t Beat You!!” – Promadur® Wood Coating
Michal Dočekal
Promat s.r.o.
- Risks in Fire Protection of Wooden Historic Buildings
Ondřej Šefců
National Heritage Institute, Regional Office in Prague - Safe Fire Protection of Wooden Structures Using High-Pressure Water Mist
Michal Roubíček
Siemens, s.r.o. - A New Concept for Security and Fire Protection at the Water Mill in Slup
Martin Mrázek
Methodological Center for Conservation at the Technical Museum in Brno
INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Transportation to the venue will be provided for seminar participants via a vintage bus from the collections of the Technical Museum in Brno. The exact departure time from the main museum building in Brno–Královo Pole will be specified in the seminar schedule, which will be published in early October 2026. If you choose to travel by private vehicle, you can park directly in front of the Water Mill building in Slup.
REGISTRATION AND PARTICIPATION FEES
Participants can register via the registration form on the MCC website by October 2, 2026, at the latest. Due to capacity reasons, the seminar is limited to 40 people. The participation fee of 300 CZK covers the costs of organizing the conference. An invoice will be issued based on the billing information provided and sent to the email address you provided.
EXPERT SUPERVISOR
- Ing. Martin Mrázek, PhD.
Methodological Center for Conservation at the Technical Museum in Brno
Chair of the Commission for Museum Safety of the Czech Association of Museums and Galleries
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