Fire extinguishing systems require that the rooms they are protecting are tested for their integrity. This is mandatory as it forms part of the new guide to the national building regulations. The building owner is liable for the integrity test!
Why should I do the test?
Over time leakage points form in enclosures. This can be caused by a variety of factors and general wear and tear. Leakage points can cause your fire extinguishing system to fail. This could cause your equipment or data to be destroyed or worse – injury or loss of life.
If you have not complied with the National Building Regulations, insurance companies may not settle any claims and you could be criminally liable if someone is injured or killed.
Room Integrity testing is a MANDATORY REQUIREMENT and needs to be carried out at least every 12 months.
What are the benefits of AST’s Room Integrity testing service?
Cost effective testing and compliance to the standard.
On site diagnoses of leakage areas.
Quick response time for repair and re-test (same day).
The only proven scientific method of establishing enclosure integrity.
The test may pay for itself as air conditioning leaks will be identified, resulting in improved equipment cooling and reduced A/C running costs!
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Education and Training
AST offers key education and training inputs to the South African Fire Engineering Industry.
In the past, Mike Wilkinson has lectured on behalf on the Fire Protection Association and the Fire Detection Installers Association for CO2 Fire Extinguishing Standard SANS 306-4 and the Fire Detection Standard SANS 10139 respectively.
Both Paul Wright and Mike Wilkinson have had key input into finalising the Unit Standards for Fire Detection, CO2 Gaseous Extinguishing, Clean Agent Inert Gaseous Extinguishing on behalf of the Engineering Council of South Africa Standards Generating Group.
Consultancy
Both Paul Wright and Mike Wilkinson are qualified to offer consultation on all aspects of Fire Engineering.
To assist installers and complement our range of specialised gaseous fire extinguishing products AST can provide collection and delivery of pressurised gas cylinders on its own custom designed delivery vehicle. The vehicle transports gas cylinders safely, in an upright position, in accordance with road transport requirements.
The vehicle is equipped with a rear hydraulic lift platform so as to make collections and deliveries safe and efficient, with minimal on-site intervention or cranage.