Fire Extinguisher Servicing
SANS 1475-1Annual servicing, refilling and pressure testing of portable fire extinguishers, with a Certificate of Compliance issued on completion.
Delivered to SANS 1186
What this is, and whether you need it
The small items are what an inspector counts first, and they are the cheapest failure to fix. We supply and install the full range to SANS 1186.
What we do
- Escape route and equipment location signage
- Photoluminescent and illuminated signs
- Fire blankets and fire buckets
- Fire doors, closers and panic hardware
- First aid kits and stations
- Emergency evacuation plans and floor notices
What you receive
- A signage schedule mapped to your floor plan
- Installation to the correct heights and sightlines
- A compliance checklist you can hand to an inspector
Who this is for
Any commercial or public building
Sites preparing for an inspection or audit
New fit-outs and refurbishments
FAQ
Common questions
Straight answers on what the law requires and what we deliver.
How often must fire extinguishers be serviced in South Africa?
Every portable fire extinguisher must be serviced at least once every 12 months, in terms of SANS 1475-1 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The service may only be performed by a technician registered with SAQCC Fire. Extinguishers also require hydraulic pressure testing at longer intervals — every 5 years for most types, and every 10 years for CO2 units.
Who is allowed to issue a fire compliance certificate?
Only a company registered to service fire equipment, using technicians registered with SAQCC Fire. A certificate issued by an unregistered contractor may be rejected by your insurer or by the local authority — which means that in the event of a claim, you are treated as having had no certificate at all. Always ask for the technician's SAQCC registration number.
What happens if my fire equipment is not compliant?
Three things, in rising order of cost. The local fire department can serve a notice and, in serious cases, close the premises. Your insurer can reduce or repudiate a fire claim on the grounds that a condition of cover was not met. And under the OHS Act, the employer carries personal liability for the safety of people in the building.
Do you work outside Cape Town?
Yes. We cover the Western Cape — the Cape Town metro, Northern and Southern Suburbs, West Coast, Cape Winelands, Helderberg and Overberg. Outlying areas are covered on scheduled service runs; contact us and we will tell you when we are next in your area.
Can you service equipment you did not supply?
Yes, and most of our servicing work is exactly that. We take over existing installations regularly. We will survey what is on site, tell you honestly what can be serviced and what has reached end of life, and quote before doing any remedial work.
Related services
Fire Hose Reel Servicing
SANS 1475 / SANS 10105Inspection, pressure testing and repair of fire hose reels, including nozzles, valves and hose replacement.
Fire Extinguisher Supply
SANS 1910Supply and installation of SABS-approved portable and wheeled fire extinguishers, correctly rated and correctly placed.
Is your fire equipment due for service?
Book a site inspection and we will tell you exactly what is compliant, what is not, and what it costs to fix — before any work starts.