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Fire Prevention & Protection

Comprehensive fire suppression engineering, detection systems, and compliance management to safeguard lives and assets.

100% SANS 10400
24/7 Monitoring
0 Incidents

Total Fire Safety Engineering

SOMBS Holdings delivers end-to-end fire protection solutions compliant with South African National Standards (SANS 10400) and ASIB regulations. From automatic sprinkler systems and fire hydrant networks to advanced addressable detection panels, we engineer, install, and maintain systems that activate precisely when needed.

Our fire engineers work alongside our mechanical & electrical team, ensuring seamless integration of fire pumps, water storage tanks, and backup power systems so that suppression capability is never compromised.

Our Fire Protection Lifecycle

1

Risk Assessment & Design

Fire load analysis, occupancy classification, and hydraulic calculations for suppression systems.

2

Engineering & Procurement

Sprinkler head layout, pump sizing, fire alarm loop design, and material specification.

3

Installation & Commissioning

Pipework installation, detector wiring, control panel programming, and full system testing.

4

Compliance Auditing & Sign-off

Third-party verification, fire department liaison, and occupancy certification.

5

Maintenance & Monitoring

Scheduled inspections, emergency call-outs, and 24/7 alarm monitoring service.

Our Fire Safety Services

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Wet, dry, and pre-action sprinklers designed to NFPA & SANS standards.

Fire Detection & Alarms

Addressable and conventional fire alarm panels with smoke, heat, and flame detectors.

Hydrants & Hose Reels

External and internal fire hydrant networks, booster connections, and hose reel cabinets.

Fire Pumps & Water Storage

Electric/diesel fire pump sets, jockey pumps, and dedicated fire reserve tanks.

Gas Suppression & Special Hazards

CO2, FM200, and inert gas systems for server rooms, archives, and industrial hazards.

Evacuation & Emergency Lighting

Photoluminescent signage, emergency exit lights, and central battery systems.

Key Advantages

  • SANS 10400 & ASIB compliant design
  • Hydraulically calculated sprinkler networks
  • Integrated fire pump & backup power
  • 24/7 alarm monitoring & response
  • Annual maintenance & compliance audits

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Compliance Brochure

Download our fire protection capability statement.

Protect what matters most.

From design to 24/7 monitoring, we deliver fire safety you can trust.