Fire Safety
Fire risk assessments, evacuation drills, warden training, and equipment inspections. Meet legal requirements and keep occupants safe.
Beyond the Legal Minimum
Fire safety is not just about having extinguishers on the wall. It requires a systematic approach: prevention, early detection, clear evacuation procedures, and regular training. XXIV Security helps you achieve full compliance with South African fire safety regulations while ensuring that your occupants know exactly what to do in an emergency.
Our Fire Safety Services
Fire Risk Assessment
Identify ignition sources, fuel sources, people at risk, and existing measures.
Evacuation Planning
Escape routes, assembly points, fire warden roles, disability provisions, signage.
Fire Warden Training
Hazard recognition, extinguisher use, evacuation procedures, communication with emergency services.
Evacuation Drills
Scheduled or unannounced drills with timed evacuation and bottleneck analysis.
Equipment Inspection
Extinguishers, fire blankets, hose reels, smoke detectors, emergency lighting, sprinklers.
Compliance Documentation
Certificates of compliance, maintenance logs, drill reports, and audit-ready files.
Fire Equipment Inspection Schedule
| Equipment | Inspection Frequency | Typical Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Extinguishers | Monthly visual, annual professional | Check pressure, seals, expiry, location |
| Fire Blankets | Quarterly | Check for damage, proper housing |
| Smoke Detectors | Monthly functional test | Test button, battery check, cleaning |
| Emergency Lighting | Monthly (30 sec), annual (90 min) | Simulate power failure, check battery duration |
| Sprinkler Systems | Quarterly visual, annual flow test | Inspect heads, pressure gauges, valves |
Evacuation Time Reduction After Training
Based on drills at 5 sectional title complexes before and after warden training.
Integration with Security Systems
Access Control Integration
Magnetic locks release automatically during a fire alarm. Fire doors remain unlocked in the direction of egress.
CCTV Integration
Cameras in escape routes help SOC monitor evacuation and identify anyone trapped. Footage retained for post-incident analysis.
Manned Guarding Integration
Guards trained as fire wardens; they know extinguisher locations, assembly points, and how to guide emergency services.
Mobile Alerts
Key personnel receive SMS or app notifications when an alarm triggers, with real-time status updates.