A fire detection system (sometimes called a fire alarm system) is a system of integrated fire detection devices controlled from a central control panel, alerting people throughout your entire building when smoke is detected anywhere. The system can also be set up to summon emergency services and broadcast emergency evacuation messages.
The legal requirement in South Africa (SANS 10400) for all buildings that exceed 30m in height (approx. 10 floors), or contain any floor exceeding 5,000m2, is to be equipped with a fire detection system. The system must also be designed, installed, and maintained by certified technicians (SANS 10139).
Rapid identification of smoke particles in the air, enabling fast response to potential fire threats.
Detect sudden rises in temperature, making them ideal for environments where smoke or dust may cause false alarms – such as kitchens, workshops, or industrial sites.
Easily accessible, wall-mounted devices that allow individuals to raise the alarm immediately in the event of a fire.
Audible alarms and flashing lights to alert all occupants of a potential fire, even in noisy or visually restricted environments.
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors
Designed to detect this toxic, colourless, odourless gas before it reaches dangerous levels, protecting both employees and customers from serious health risks.
Monitor large open areas for smoke and can differentiate between smoke and other airborne particles such as exhaust fumes. Ideal for underground car parks, garages, and chemical or petrochemical facilities.
Advanced clean-agent systems that extinguish fires quickly without water, protecting valuable assets like IT equipment, archives, and electrical infrastructure. Perfect for server rooms, data centres, and control rooms.
High-sensitivity air sampling systems that continuously draw air into a central detector, providing the earliest possible warning of smoke. Especially effective in high-risk or high-value environments such as cold storage, telecommunications hubs, and heritage buildings.
In South Africa, fire detection systems must be serviced every six months in line with SANS 10139 regulations. This is a legal requirement, and each service must be recorded in a log book and signed off by a certified fire technician. Failure to comply not only puts lives at risk – it also leaves you vulnerable to prosecution and could result in insurance claims being rejected.
At Intellisec, all our fire-detection technicians are fully registered and certified by SAQCC. We are recognised as an authorised installer, and servicer of fire-detection systems, giving us the authority to fully certify your system for compliance with municipal and insurance requirements.
We also hold a 6SF grading from the CIDB, allowing us to tender for and deliver fire detection projects valued up to R20 million – giving you peace of mind that you’re working with a trusted, capable partner from design to certification.
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