Smoke & Heat Exhaust Ventilation Systems (SHEVS) are required by law.

 

They save lives and property if there is a fire.

 

Failure to maintain SHEVS is not only an offence, but may render fire insurance invalid.

 

We offer expert maintenance and servicing of smoke & heat exhaust ventilation systems for all buildings.

 

 

Why specialist servicing?

 

 

Compliance - Ensure your system is compliant with relevant laws. We issue a certificate of compliance.

 

Functional - Ensuring the system operates correctly with the national building regulations, and that building owners are compliant with their insurance policy.

 

Maintenance SAVES MONEY- Routine Maintenance will prolong the life span of the system.

 

H&S - Ensures Occupational Health and Safety requirements.

 

                                                        

Laws & Regulations

 

Community fire safety Bye-Law states:

 

“The fire protection system must be maintained on a regular basis and the owner or person in charge of the premises must keep a detailed record of the test and maintenance of the system.”

 

“A fire protection system designed for detecting, fighting, controlling and extinguishing a fire must be maintained in accordance with the National Building Regulations (T2) read in conjunction with a recognised national code or standard, and in the absence of a national code or standard an applicable international code or standard must be used.”

 

(Western Cape Municipality, 2002, BY-LAW RELATING TO COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY)

 

SANS 10400 and National Building Regulations states:

 

• “Any fire-fighting equipment, installations and fire protection systems in any building shall be so installed and maintained as to be ready for their purpose at ALL times.”

•  “Such fire equipment shall be so installed that it facilitates maintenance. Where compartments are created to house this equipment, they should not impede maintenance.”

 

(SANS 10400-T:2008, Provision and maintenance of fire-fighting equipment, installations and fire protection systems)

 

Insurance Policies state:

 

“It is a condition precedent to Liability that compliance with National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, including any By-Law, with regard to Fire Protection and Fire Fighting equipment is applicable  relative to maintenance and servicing and installation”

 

(CIA, 2014. Broadform building insurance policy. Fire Protection)

 

We carry out planned maintenance schedules in conjunction with our maintenance agreements and in accordance with SANS 10400, National Building Regulations and SA Building insurance policy standards.