Most buildings have fire extinguishers, hose reels and hydrants. Few have current SANS-compliant service labels, written service records, or a registered competent person behind the certificate. Altrafire services, inspects and certifies all three — to SANS 1475 and SANS 10105 standards — and gives you the documentation your insurer, DOL inspector and responsible person need.
You have extinguishers on the wall — but the service labels are overdue, missing, or hand-filled with no registered service provider's details. You're unsure when they were last serviced or whether they're actually functional. SANS 1475-1 §4.5 requires a current SANS-compliant label on every unit.
A DOL inspector, fire brigade official or insurer asks for your fire equipment service certificates. You don't have them. Your previous supplier serviced the equipment but never left formal documentation. SANS 1475-1 §5.4.2 requires written records retained for at least three years.
You've taken over a building, moved premises, or extended your site. The fire equipment on the walls has no visible service history. You need it fully assessed, serviced to SANS standards, and documented — before your next inspection or insurance renewal.
Every visit is carried out by or under direct supervision of a registered competent person, as required by SANS 1475-1. We restore every unit to full and effective operational readiness.
Portable and wheeled (mobile) rechargeable extinguishers serviced across all types — stored-pressure, external cartridge, CO₂, foam, powder, halon, and water-based units.
Fixed and swinging hose reels permanently connected to the fire-fighting water supply, serviced in accordance with Annex B of SANS 1475-2.
Above-ground fire hydrants inspected and serviced per SANS 1475-2 Annex B, with static water pressure recorded and reported on every service label.
Intervals are defined in Annex F of SANS 1475-1 and clause 5.2 of SANS 1475-2. The clock starts from the date of installation, or no later than one year from the manufacture date.
| Equipment Type | Routine Service | Extended / Overhaul | Standard Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powder extinguisher | Every 1 year | Every 5 years | SANS 1475-1 Annex F |
| Foam / water extinguisher | Every 1 year | Every 5 years | SANS 1475-1 Annex F |
| CO₂ extinguisher | Every 1 year | Every 10 years | SANS 1475-1 Annex F |
| Halon extinguisher | Every 1 year | Every 5 years | SANS 1475-1 Annex F |
| Fire hose reel | Every 1 year | — | SANS 1475-2 §5.2 |
| Above-ground hydrant | Every 1 year | — | SANS 1475-2 §5.2 |
Monthly site control records must be maintained by the responsible person for a minimum of five years.
Service records provided after every reconditioning must be kept for at least three years and made available to the reconditioning organisation on request.
No more than 50% of extinguishers on any floor may be removed at one time. Removed units stay on-site wherever possible.
Hose reels and hydrants without water are indelibly marked "NO WATER" and reported to the responsible person. Service labels are removed.
Non-compliant fire equipment is not just a SANS issue — it is a direct OHS Act exposure. Here is what overdue or undocumented equipment means in practice.
The OHS Act 85 of 1993 requires employers to provide a safe workplace. Non-compliant fire equipment is a documented failure of that duty. Directors and 16.2 appointees can be held personally liable.
Property insurers can reject fire claims where equipment was not maintained to SANS standards. No current service certificate is grounds for repudiation — even if the equipment appeared to function.
Missing service labels and absent records are visible, documentable non-compliances. DOL inspectors and fire brigade officials record them on first visit. Prohibition notices and operational restrictions follow.
An unserviced extinguisher may have lost pressure, a blocked discharge, or degraded agent. In a fire, it won't perform. SANS 1475 servicing confirms every unit is in effective operational readiness.
Reels that haven't been pressure-tested may fail at operating pressure. Perished hoses, seized swing arms and faulty shut-off valves are only found on inspection — never during a fire when it matters.
SANS 1475-2 §6.1.9 is explicit: if a hydrant has no water supply at time of service, it receives no service label. Most building owners don't know this until a technician tests the valve for the first time.
A clear four-step process with full documentation at every stage. No expired units left on site.
We document all fire-fighting equipment on site — type, location, current label status, and last recorded service date — against your floor plan and occupancy risk class per SANS 10400-T. You know exactly what you have before we start.
A registered competent person services all units per Annexes C, D, and E of SANS 1475-1 and Annex B of SANS 1475-2. No more than 50% of units removed from any floor at one time — the building remains protected throughout the service visit.
Pressure testing, leakage checks, and weighing performed. SANS-compliant service and pressure test labels fixed to every unit — with technician details, service date, and next-service due date clearly shown. Static water pressure recorded on hose reel and hydrant labels.
Full written service records issued to you and retained for compliance. Any defects or outstanding items clearly documented and reported to the responsible person. We notify you when the next service window is due — no expired units on site.
Every Altrafire visit produces the documentation that SANS 1475 and SANS 10105 require — and that protects you when an inspector, insurer or incident demands proof.
Fixed to every unit — service date, registered technician details, and next-due date visible on the equipment at all times.
Full record of all work carried out — provided to you and retained for a minimum of three years per SANS 1475-1 §5.4.2.
Pressure test labels with test date and next overhaul due date affixed to all applicable units at overhaul intervals.
Static water pressure measured and recorded on the service label of every above-ground hydrant serviced.
Any defects or outstanding items documented and formally reported to the responsible person — nothing left undisclosed.
We notify you before your next annual service is due. No overdue equipment, no missed service intervals, no surprises.
Our Commitment: Every unit we service is restored to full operational readiness per SANS 1475. Every visit produces the documentation that protects you against inspectors, insurers and liability — before they arrive.
Tell us what you have on site. We'll come back with a clear, itemised quote — no hidden charges.
DOL inspectors and fire brigade officials don't book ahead. If your fire equipment is overdue, unlabelled, or undocumented right now — you are exposed right now. Get it sorted before they arrive.
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