by Jaco Coetzer | Jun 22, 2026 | Blog
By Jaco Coetzer — Altrafire | Updated June 2026 An AOV (automatic opening vent) clears smoke and heat from stairwells and other high-risk areas so people can evacuate safely, required under SANS 10400-T. South Africa has no AOV-specific SANS testing standard — Part T...
by Jaco Coetzer | Jun 22, 2026 | Blog
By Jaco Coetzer — Altrafire | Updated June 2026 The OHS Act doesn’t set a fixed number of fire wardens — it requires employers to provide “adequate” trained personnel for fire fighting and evacuation under the General Safety Regulations. In practice,...
by Jaco Coetzer | Jun 22, 2026 | Blog
By Jaco Coetzer — Altrafire | Updated June 2026 Fire hose reels and hydrants in South Africa are governed by SANS 543 (the reel itself), SANS 1128 (hydrant components and couplings), and SANS 10105-2 / SANS 1475-2 for use, control and servicing. The hose must be at...
by Jaco Coetzer | Jun 22, 2026 | Blog
By Jaco Coetzer — Altrafire | Updated June 2026 A fire door in South Africa must comply with SANS 1253 as a complete, factory-tested assembly — door, frame, hinges, lock and closer together, not the door leaf alone. SANS 10400-T sets six fire-resistance classes (A–F)...
by Jaco Coetzer | Jun 22, 2026 | Blog
By Jaco Coetzer — Altrafire | Updated June 2026 A SANS 23601 escape plan must show the exact “you are here” location, use the standard’s mandated colours (safety green arrows, light-green escape routes, a blue location marker), include an overview...
