Fire & Safety



Fire Ops SA Partners with Matrix
SMART Estate Security 2025, News & Events, Residential Estate (Industry)
Fire Ops SA, a South African private fire and rescue service, has announced its partnership with Matrix Vehicle Tracking to launch FireStop, providing Matrix and Beame clients with direct access to a dedicated professional private fire service.

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Solar growth sparks fire safety concerns
SMART Estate Security 2025
With solar power now firmly established as a mainstream energy choice for South Africans, ASP Fire cautioned that poorly designed or badly installed systems are increasingly giving rise to dangerous fire incidents.

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Passive fire protection for lithium-ion batteries
SMART Estate Security 2025, Residential Estate (Industry)
In response to the increasing threat of lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery fires, a passive fire protection solution called PyroBubbles is now available in South Africa and is distributed locally through PyroBrand.

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Standards for fire detection
Issue 4 and 5 2025, Associations
Nick Collins discussed SANS 246 – Fire Protection for Electronic Equipment Installations – Code of Practice, as it pertains to electronic equipment installations, including construction, furniture and fittings, air conditioning, raised flooring and more.

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Why Securex matters more than ever
Issue 4 and 5 2025, Securex South Africa , News & Events, Facilities & Building Management
Visitors will observe the application of integrated security solutions, including AI-enhanced surveillance, cloud-based access control, cybersecurity tools, and perimeter protection within residential, commercial, logistics, and industrial environments

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Electrical fire safety in lithium-ion battery rooms
SMART Estate Security 2025, Residential Estate (Industry), Products & Solutions
Pratliperl is a non-combustible, ultra-lightweight aggregate that can be mixed with cement and applied as a plaster or screed to walls, floors, and ceilings. When applied at just 30 mm thickness, it delivers a two-hour fire rating.

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From prevention to protection
Issue 4 and 5 2025, Securex South Africa , News & Events
The Western Cape’s varied landscapes and rapid urban development present a range of fire safety challenges, from densely populated city centres to remote industrial sites, and from heritage buildings to new high-rise developments.

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SafeQuip issues certification update notice
Issue 4 and 5 2025, SafeQuip, News & Events
SafeQuip has confirmed that the Lith-Ex range of fire extinguishers is the only certified lithium-ion battery fire extinguisher range in South Africa.

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Carrier rebranded Kidde Global Solutions
Issue 4 and 5 2025, News & Events
From July 2025, the former Carrier Fire & Security South Africa will operate under its new name, Kidde Fire & Security South Africa, as part of the global realignment of the commercial and residential fire and security business.

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Hotel enhances guest safety and aesthetics
Issue 3 2025
Hotel Montresor Tower, a stylish four-star destination just outside Verona, Italy, has successfully upgraded its fire detection infrastructure with Hochiki's advanced Latitude life safety platform.

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Directory of suppliers
SMART Fire & Safety 2025 , Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions
The Directory of Product and Solution Suppliers for the fire safety industry includes details of companies that provide security and risk mitigation products, advice, and services within this market.

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Detect fires in the early stages
SMART Fire & Safety 2025 , Securiton, Products & Solutions
The SecuriSmoke range from Securiton offers various levels of coverage and power to suit every budget and application. What all the models have in common is that they can detect smoke in very small quantities.

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SecuriHeat ADW linear heat detector
SMART Fire & Safety 2025 , Securiton, Products & Solutions
The SecuriHeat ADW linear heat detector uses sealed tubes positioned over the detection area, and a remotely positioned control unit detects pressure changes in the tubes brought about by changing temperature.

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Fire safety in commercial kitchens
SMART Fire & Safety 2025 , Technews Publishing, Kestrel Distribution, Products & Solutions, Commercial (Industry)
Fire safety in commercial kitchens is becoming increasingly critical. Defender is Europe’s first EN 17446:2021-approved kitchen hood fire suppression system and offers the indispensable safety measures required.

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The crucial role of fire, smoke, and gas detectors
SMART Fire & Safety 2025 , Facilities & Building Management
From wireless detectors to integrated building management systems, the industry is seeing a significant shift towards more intelligent, more responsive solutions. ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk shares insights into these innovations.

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South African fire standards in a nutshell
SMART Fire & Safety 2025 , Editor's Choice, Training & Education
The importance of compliant fire detection systems and proper fire protection cannot be overstated, especially for businesses. Statistics reveal that 44% of businesses fail to reopen after a fire.

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Secutel maintains ISO certifications
SMART Fire & Safety 2025 , News & Events
Secutel Technologies has successfully recertified all four of its ISO standards, a reflection of its continued commitment to excellence, client trust, and operational integrity.

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Protecting solar panel installations
SMART Fire & Safety 2025 , Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression, Products & Solutions
Vulcan Integrated Solutions partnered with Technoswitch and installed Protectowire’s Confirmed Temperature Initiation (CTI) Series Linear Heat Detection (LHD) system, specifically designed for harsh environments, to offer fire protection for solar panels.

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LidarVision for substation security
SMART Fire & Safety 2025 , Government and Parastatal (Industry), Editor's Choice
EG.D supplies electricity to 2,7 million people in the southern regions of the Czech Republic, on the borders of Austria and Germany. The company operates and maintains infrastructure, including power lines and high-voltage transformer substations.

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From the editor's desk: Regulations, standards and skills, but poor enforcement
SMART Fire & Safety 2025 , Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions
South Africa depends on the carrot approach to fire safety; in other words, businesses choosing to do the right thing, as the stick (or enforcement of regulations) is unfortunately lacking.

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