CIBV

What CIBV does

CIBV (Certificatie Instelling voor Beveiliging en Veiligheid B.V.) is a Dutch certification body operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bureau Veritas. Founded in 2000 as LPCB Nederland and rebranded to CIBV in 2013, the company is accredited by the Raad voor Accreditatie (RvA) and licensed by CCV (Centrum voor Criminaliteitspreventie en Veiligheid) to administer a broad portfolio of certification schemes covering fire detection (BMI), evacuation alarms (OAI), sprinkler and fixed extinguishing systems (VBB), fire extinguisher maintenance (REOB), intrusion and alarm systems (BORG), emergency lighting, and CIBV's own CIBV-1233 gas extinguishing scheme. CIBV was the first Dutch body accredited for REOB:2011, a market-leadership position it still holds.

Revenue is generated through three streams: recurring annual certification audits for fire and security installation companies, one-time examination fees paid by individual professionals (sprinkler technicians, fire alarm designers, security installers), and recurring registration in the Register Vakbekwaamheid (Competence Register). Pricing is quote-based for certifications and the company does not publish exam pricing. Sales are distributed through direct quote requests via cibv.nl, online exam enrollment, and a network of licensed inspection bodies (Bureau Veritas Inspection, ANPI, Normec, Kiwa, VdS, NIM, Lemaro) that conduct the underlying audits.

Customer segments are primarily Dutch fire protection and security installation companies (SMBs and mid-market), security and fire safety professionals sitting for examinations, and downstream beneficiaries including building owners, insurers, and government authorities that require compliant certified installations. The company operates exclusively in the Netherlands, has 104 employees, and is headquartered in Amersfoort. Technology infrastructure is modest: a certificate management portal (cibvportal.nl) and the searchable Register Vakbekwaamheid and Erkende Bedrijven databases. CIBV is set to roll out a modernized corporate identity on January 1, 2026.

Name

CIBV

Legal name

Certificatie Instelling voor Beveiliging en Veiligheid B.V.

Website

https://cibv.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

CIBV is a Dutch RvA-accredited certification body and Bureau Veritas subsidiary that certifies fire protection and security installation companies across CCV schemes (BMI, OAI, REOB, BORG, VBB), administers professional examinations, and maintains the Register Vakbekwaamheid for qualified fire and security personnel in the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Certification Services (Fire Protection & Security)

NAICS

Building Inspection Services (54135), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro primary industry

Continuing Education (CE/CPD) & Provider Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory (BPAKADAG)

Keywords

• Fire protection certification
• Security installation certification
• CCV certification schemes
• Professional examination services
• Competence register management

Headquarters

HQ city

Amersfoort, Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Certification Services: CIBV provides certification services for companies in fire protection and security systems according to various CCV schemas (Brandmeldinstallaties, Ontruimingsalarminstallaties, REOB, BORG, VBB sprinklerinstallaties) and their own CIBV-Certificatieschema. Companies pay for certification audits, assessments, and certificate issuance.
2. Examination Services: Since 2010, CIBV operates as an examination body for fire and intrusion detection. They offer various exams including MBV Theorie, TBV Theorie/Praktijk, CCTV/VSS, TBMB, Engineer Sprinklertechniek, Blusgastechniek, and others. Candidates pay examination fees.
3. Register Vakbekwaamheid Registration: Professionals can register in the Competence Register, which maintains records of qualified individuals. Registration is subject to specific regulations and retention periods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

CIBV is an accredited Dutch certification body that issues third-party certificates to companies installing, maintaining, and inspecting fire protection systems (sprinklers, fire detection/alarm, evacuation alarms, extinguishing gases, emergency lighting) and intrusion/burglary security systems, under CCV schemes, its own CIBV-Certificatieschema, and CIBV-1233. It also operates as an examination body for fire and security professionals since 2010, and maintains the Register Vakbekwaamheid competence registry accessible through cibvportal.nl.

Product overview

CIBV (Certificatie Instelling voor Beveiliging en Veiligheid) is a Dutch certification body providing certification services, examination services, and professional registers for the fire protection and security industry. The core offering consists of multiple CCV (Centrum voor Criminaliteitspreventie en Veiligheid) certification schemes covering brandmeldinstallaties (fire detection systems), ontruimingsalarminstallaties (evacuation alarm systems), REOB (fire extinguisher maintenance), BORG (intrusion security), VBB/sprinkler systems, and emergency lighting. Additional schemes include CIBV's own CIBV-Certificatieschema for suppliers and CIBV-1233 for extinguishing gas systems. The portfolio is complemented by examination services for professional qualification and the Register Vakbekwaamheid professional registry. All certification activities are accredited by the Raad voor Accreditatie (RvA).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CCV Certificering Brandmeldinstallaties en Ontruimingsalarminstallaties (BMI/OAI) Certification of installation, delivery, and maintenance of fire detection (BMI) and evacuation alarm (OAI) systems per CCV schemes for fire protection installation companies.
• CCV Certificering Onderhoud Blusmiddelen (REOB) Certification scheme for maintenance of fire extinguishers per CCV REOB (Regeling Erkenning Onderhoud Blusmiddelen) standards for fire extinguisher maintenance companies.
• CCV Certificering BORG (BORG-B and BORG-E) Certification schemes for BORG-B (intrusion prevention) and BORG-E (alarm systems) security installations per CCV standards for security installation companies.
• CCV Certificering VBB-installaties (vaste blus- en brandbeheersingsinstallaties, including sprinklers) Certification schemes for delivery and maintenance of fixed fire extinguishing and fire control systems (VBB), including sprinkler installations, per CCV standards for fire protection installation companies.
• CCV Certificering Woningsprinklerinstallaties Certification scheme for residential sprinkler installations per CCV standards for residential sprinkler installation companies.
• Schema Noodverlichtingsinstallaties (Emergency Lighting) Certification scheme for emergency lighting installations covering design, installation, maintenance of fixtures, and maintenance of central emergency power systems, for emergency lighting installers.
• CCV Certificering UPD Brandbeveiliging Certification scheme for development of emergency design documents (Uitgangspuntendocumenten, UPD) for fire protection per CCV standards for fire protection design firms.
• CIBV-Certificatieschema (Modular Suppliers Scheme) Modular certification scheme for suppliers covering water storage tanks, pump sets, water sources, underground fire water systems, sprinkler piping, foam systems, and remote monitoring/testing.
• CIBV-1233 Blusgasinstallaties (Extinguishing Gas Installations) Certification scheme for extinguishing gas installations (inert, chemical, and CO2 systems) per CIBV 1233 standards for gas extinguishing installation companies.
• BRL 100 F-gassen Brandbeveiliging Certificering Certification scheme for F-gases fire protection per BRL 100 (Beoordelingsrichtlijn) standards for fire protection installers using F-gas extinguishing agents.
• CIBV Examen Services (Examination Services) Examination services for fire and security professionals since 2010, covering theory and practical exams for multiple qualification levels including MBV Theorie, TBV Theorie/Praktijk, CCTV/VSS, TBMB, Engineer Sprinklertechniek, Blusgastechniek, and Ontruimingsalarminstallaties. Candidates register online; in-company exams available for groups of 8+ candidates.
• Register Vakbekwaamheid (Competence Register) Public register of qualified professionals in the Dutch fire and security sectors, searchable by surname, diploma, or certification level, with registration subject to specific regulations and retention periods.
• Erkende Bedrijven Database (Recognized Companies Database) Searchable online database for verifying company certifications issued by CIBV in fire and security sectors.
• BBCV (Brandbeveiliging Consumentenvuurwerk) Certificering Certification scheme for delivery and maintenance of fire protection at consumer fireworks storage and sales locations (BBCV) per CCV standards.

Quantifiable outcome

• CIBV was the first certification body in the Netherlands to be accredited by RvA for REOB:2011 certification

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Raad voor Accreditatie (RvA)coreOthersCIBV is accredited by the Dutch Accreditation Council (RvA), which provides official recognition of CIBV's competence to perform certifications according to relevant standards and certification schemas.
• Centrum voor Criminaliteitspreventie en Veiligheid (CCV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIBV operates under license agreements with CCV to perform certifications according to CCV certification schemas for fire protection and security systems including VBB, BMI, OAI, REOB, BORG, and UPD. CCV develops the certification schemes that CIBV administers.
• Bureau VeritascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIBV is part of Bureau Veritas and follows its Code of Ethics meeting IFIA principles. Bureau Veritas Inspection and Certification The Netherlands B.V. is also one of the licensed inspection bodies that conducts audits for CIBV certification schemes.
• Bureau Veritas Inspection and Certification The Netherlands B.V.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLicensed inspection body for CIBV certifications covering fire suppression systems (VBB including high-pressure watermist), fire alarm and evacuation alarm systems (BMI/OAI), and fire gas extinguishing systems (CIBV 1233). Contact: Dhr. B. Bouwmeester.
• ANPI vzwcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLicensed inspection body (based in Belgium, Louvain-la-Neuve) for CIBV certifications. Contact: Dhr. M. Stein.
• Normec Fire Safety & Security B.V.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLicensed inspection body for CIBV certifications covering fire suppression systems (VBB including high-pressure watermist). Located in 's-Hertogenbosch. Contact: Dhr. B. Tuithof.
• Kiwa Fire Safety & Security (FSS)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLicensed inspection body for CIBV certifications. Located in Zaltbommel. Contact: Dhr. W. van Bijsterveldt.
• VdS Nederland B.V.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLicensed inspection body for CIBV certifications. Located in Hilversum. Contact: Dhr. M. Oonk.
• Nederlandse Inspectie Maatschappij B.V. (NIM)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLicensed inspection body for CIBV certifications. Located in Tynaarlo. Contact: Dhr. J. van Dam.
• Lemaro Brandveiligheid Inspecties B.V.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLicensed inspection body for CIBV certifications. Located in Rotterdam. Contact: Dhr. M. Bijekic.
• CertoPlancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIBV and CertoPlan collaborate on sprinkler examinations since 2017, sharing a joint examination commission for Aankomend Sprinklertechnicus and Sprinklertechnicus exams. This ensures standardized examination levels across both examination bodies.
• NVFN (Nederlandse Vereniging van Fabrikanten van Noodverlichting)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIBV initiated development of the certification scheme for emergency lighting installations with NVFN in June 2019. NVFN collaborated on establishing training requirements to elevate quality standards.
• Kiwa FSScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoined the emergency lighting certification scheme development alongside CIBV and NVFN to expand market acceptance. Three companies (P&G Safety, Ansul Brandbeveiliging, Famostar) were certified in January 2022.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TÜV Nederland: TÜV Nederland is part of the global TÜV network offering inspection and certification across industrial and building safety domains. It is a broad incumbent competing for the same Dutch certification budgets with deeper international brand recognition.
• Bureau Veritas Certification: Bureau Veritas is CIBV's parent group and a global TIC incumbent. Its Dutch certification arm (BV Inspection and Certification NL) is both a CIBV partner and a competing issuer of fire/security certifications under ISO 9001, VCA, BRL 6000, and SCIOS scopes.
• DNV (Det Norske Veritas): DNV is a global TIC incumbent with Dutch operations covering management system certification, product certification, and building safety services. It competes for enterprise certification budgets though not specialized in CCV fire/intrusion schemes.
• DEKRA Certification: DEKRA is a global TIC incumbent with Dutch operations covering fire safety, security, and ISO certification. Comparable as a broad certification body offering overlapping capabilities though not specializing in the Dutch CCV fire/intrusion niche.

Direct peers

• SCIOS: SCIOS is a Dutch certification scheme owner and inspection body for fire protection, electrical, and mechanical maintenance. It develops competing certification schemes (notably SCIOS Scope) that overlap directly with CIBV's maintenance-related certification offerings.
• Kiwa FSS (Fire Safety & Security): Kiwa Fire Safety & Security is the most direct Dutch peer. Kiwa FSS is both a licensed inspection body for CIBV's schemes and an independent certification body running its own fire/security certifications under CCV licensing, competing head-to-head for the same installer customers.
• Normec Fire Safety & Security: Normec FSS is a Dutch TIC group providing fire safety and security inspection and certification services. It is simultaneously a CIBV licensed inspection body and a competing certification provider, making it a directly comparable peer.
• ANPI vzw: Belgian-based ANPI is a direct peer operating CCV-aligned fire and security certification schemes in the Benelux market and acts as a CIBV licensed inspection body, competing for the same Dutch and Belgian installer base.

Others

• LPCB / BRE Group: LPCB (Loss Prevention Certification Board), part of BRE Group, is CIBV's original UK parent for LPS 1233 sprinkler certification. While no longer a direct competitor in the Netherlands, it remains the owning certification body for that scheme and a thematically related peer.

Regional players

• VdS Nederland: VdS Schadenverhütung is a German fire protection and security certification body with Dutch operations (VdS Nederland). It is a licensed CIBV inspection body and an adjacent competitor in fire alarm and sprinkler certification.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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