by Jaco Coetzer | Jul 15, 2026 | Blog
By Jaco Coetzer — Altrafire | Updated July 2026 Fire compliance and fire safety training are two separate legal duties in South Africa — one covers your building’s systems, the other covers your people. Fire compliance (SANS 10400-T, serviced equipment, an...
by Jaco Coetzer | Jun 30, 2026 | Blog
Direct answer: A fire non-compliance notice means a municipal fire department, the Department of Employment and Labour, or your insurer has identified that your building or workplace fails to meet fire safety requirements under the Fire Brigade Services Act 99 of...
by Jaco Coetzer | Jun 27, 2026 | Blog
Fire compliance inspections in South Africa are primarily conducted by municipal fire departments under the Fire Brigade Services Act 99 of 1987. Fire officers inspect the building, its fire protection equipment, systems, escape routes, and fire compliance...
by Jaco Coetzer | Jun 27, 2026 | Blog
South Africa uses five fire classes — A, B, C, D, and F — defined in SANS 10105-1:2021. Class A covers ordinary combustibles (wood, paper, plastics), Class B covers flammable liquids and gases, Class C covers energised electrical equipment, Class D covers combustible...
by Jaco Coetzer | Jun 27, 2026 | Blog
Under South African law, the building owner bears primary legal responsibility for fire compliance. The National Building Regulations (SANS 10400-T) place structural and equipment obligations squarely on owners, while the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993...
