Hi Fire & Safety Services operates in the Fire Prevention and Safety industry. Our dedicated team of qualified technicians are highly skilled and are accredited by the SAQCC (The South African Qualification & Certification Committee). Therefor qualified to preform all safety and critical maintenance work on your fire equipment.
The admin team sets the benchmark with their personal, flexible approach and solid administrative infrastructure enabling us to provide service to our clients at an impressive and competitive rate. Our low employee turnover ensures that your property is in knowledgeable hands.
Servicing is normally done through a combination of our mobile technicians utilising the spesialised service centre infrastructure as back up for all off site works. The equipment used is manufactured according to the relevant and highest manufacturing quality and the best value for money.
We regularly provide loan units where necessary thereby reducing the turnaround time dramatically or ensuring that your premises are not left at risk. We also understand the value of your fire equipment. The expenses involved with the installation, maintenance and replacement of your equipment can be daunting. You need to know that you are being guided correctly by your fire equipment service provider and are being charged at a reasonable and honest rate.
From this information an action plan is devised including a detailed proposal with regards to new equipment requirements if any, and the compliance thereof, to all relevant regulations and legislation. After this, a detailed service proposal will be made taking cognisance of your individual company’s needs, ensuring compliance with minimum legal and insurance requirements.
We hold registers of our clients Fire Safety Equipment enabling us to provide detailed reports and advice after a service.
We understand the risks that fires bring and our team is here to ensure that you are always protected and in compliance with the safety regulations.
We operate anywhere in South Africa and our existing client base ranges from buildings, factories, complexes, offices and schools to private houses.
Values
- We have passion for fire protection
- We have a total commitment to quality and safety
- We strive to exceed client expectations
- We embrace the cultural diversity of our employees and clients
Services
- Servicing of all minor and major fire equipment
- Hydrostatic testing of all CO2 fire extinguishers
- Pressure testing of all portable fire extinguishers
- Servicing and testing of hose reels
- Supply of all fire fighting equipment
- Supply and installation of piping to and from hose reels / supply line
- Supply and installation of all symbolic safety signs
- Supply and update of fire registers
- Sifting and general inspection of portable fire extinguishers
- Insurance certificates & Certificate of compliance
- Basic fire fighting training and certificates
- Courtesy calls & after sales service
- Fire risk assessments
- Evacuation plans & procedures
- It is estimated that a large percentage of all companies in South Africa do not comply with the basic requirements for fire safety within their organisations. Company executives may be unaware that should one of their employees be injured or killed in a fire whilst on the company premises, they could be personally liable in the form of hefty fines or even prison sentences.
- Government regulations require fire equipment and systems to comply with a standard of performance and to be regularly tested, serviced and maintained.
- All employers have a legal and moral obligation to assure the safety of their employees and anyone visiting their premises. The 1994 Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) gives employees the right to a healthy and safe working environment and non-compliance can result in stiff penalties.
- The fire industry in South Africa is largely unregulated by the local authorities to lack of resources and knowledge. This allows unqualified and untrained people to operate in the market with very little fear of prosecution or any other action against them.
- SANS 10400 is the standard of the Building and Occupancy Act and must be followed by every type of building in terms of firefighting equipment required. This is often monitored by the local fire departments but due to the many tasks and community duties they preform, many organisations are not mentioned, resulting in them being non-compliant.
- Tackling a fire with the wrong type of fire extinguisher can be ineffective and even dangerous. Extinguishers must also be properly serviced and maintained annually in accordance with SANS 1475 Part 1. Every business should have the peace of mind of knowing that it complies with SANS 10105, SANS 10400 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act with regard to quantity required and type of equipment in the workplace.
- Many organisations are unaware of the legal and municipal regulations and adhere to minimum requirements in order to save money, while often disregarding the consequences to life or property in the event of an incident.
- “Fortunately the insurance industry has begun offering incentives on premiums if organisations comply with legal requirements. We therefore urge organisations to only employ the services of compliant and recognised companies who have properly trained staff and honest work ethics and who, themselves, also comply with all legal and municipal requirements”.
- We urge organisations to use common sense when approached by organisations or individuals wishing to either sell or maintain fire equipment. All reputable service providers, including sales personnel, should carry positive identification and/or proof of SAQCC Fire registration. “Do not be afraid to ask for these credentials. It could mean the difference between a safe workplace and a lengthy jail sentence”.