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AltraFire Altra Fire provides compliant fire protection across SA — including detection systems, gas suppression, extinguishers, hose reels & hydrants. SAQCC-registered.

Since 1997. We help businesses stay safe, legal & ready for inspection.

A fire certificate means nothing if the system behind it is not compliant.Many Gauteng businesses only discover the prob...
08/06/2026

A fire certificate means nothing if the system behind it is not compliant.

Many Gauteng businesses only discover the problem when it is too late:

A fire inspector arrives.
An insurer asks for documentation.
A tenant raises a safety complaint.
A fire alarm system fails during an emergency.

By then, “we thought it was fine” is not a defence.

At Altra Fire, we help Gauteng businesses fix fire protection problems before they become legal, financial or insurance problems.

We provide complete fire protection services across Johannesburg, Pretoria, Sandton, Midrand, Centurion, Ekurhuleni and the greater Gauteng area, including:

✅ Fire detection system design, installation and commissioning
✅ SANS 10139 fire alarm maintenance
✅ Fire suppression systems
✅ Sprinkler systems
✅ Fire extinguishers, hose reels and hydrants
✅ Fire escape plans and compliance documentation
✅ 24/7 emergency support
✅ SAQCC-registered technicians

If your fire panel has faults, your logbook is missing, your drawings are outdated, your extinguishers are overdue, or your service provider cannot prove compliance — your business may already be exposed.

Don’t wait for an inspector, insurer or fire incident to show you where the gaps are.

Book your free fire compliance check today.

👉 https://info.altrafire.co.za/fire-protection-gauteng-page

Altra Fire
Fire Protection Systems for Gauteng Businesses
Design. Install. Commission. Maintain.

What should a SANS 23601 escape plan show?A compliant emergency escape plan is not just a drawing. It is a life-safety c...
08/06/2026

What should a SANS 23601 escape plan show?

A compliant emergency escape plan is not just a drawing. It is a life-safety communication tool.

It should help a person understand:

✔ Where they are
✔ Where the nearest emergency exits are
✔ Which route to follow
✔ Where firefighting equipment is located
✔ Where manual call points or alarms are located
✔ Where to assemble after evacuation
✔ What emergency actions to take

This is why SANS 23601 escape plans must be clear, consistent, correctly orientated and easy to read.

We explain the main requirements in our guide.

Read more here:
https://info.altrafire.co.za/blog/sans-23601-escape-plan-compliance

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Are you sure your building’s escape plans are compliant?Most building owners can show you an escape plan.Very few can co...
08/06/2026

Are you sure your building’s escape plans are compliant?

Most building owners can show you an escape plan.

Very few can confirm whether it complies with SANS 23601.

Common problems include:

❌ The plan is not orientated to the viewer
❌ The escape route is unclear
❌ Emergency equipment is missing
❌ The assembly point is not shown
❌ The “You Are Here” marker is missing or incorrect
❌ The plan has not been updated after building changes

In an emergency, a confusing plan can cost valuable time.

Altra Fire designs SANS 23601 compliant emergency escape plans for offices, factories, schools, warehouses, shopping centres, hotels and commercial buildings.

Request assistance here:
https://info.altrafire.co.za/sans-23601-escape-plans-page

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08/06/2026

Your fire alarm panel says “normal”… but is your system actually compliant?

Many building owners only discover after an inspection — or worse, after a fire — that their fire detection system is not compliant with SANS 10139.

At Altra Fire, we often find serious hidden issues such as:

✔ Fire cabling incorrectly T’d into the loop
✔ Class B wiring where loop wiring should return to the panel
✔ Bridges between loop out and loop return hiding broken loops
✔ Detectors removed during renovations
✔ Devices added without design approval
✔ Fire-rated cable not secured with metal fixings
✔ Missing block plans, logbooks, drawings and certificates

A fire detection system is not compliant just because the panel is powered up.

After a fire, insurers, investigators and authorities will ask whether your system was:

Compliant. Maintained. Documented. Fit for purpose.

Not sure if your system will pass that test?

Contact Altra Fire for a professional SANS 10139 fire detection compliance inspection.

📞 Book your inspection today
🔥 Altra Fire — Fire detection compliance, fault finding, maintenance and reinstatement.

https://info.altrafire.co.za/fault-finding-detection-page

If there was a fire in your building today, would your staff know exactly where to go?A proper SANS 23601 escape plan is...
08/06/2026

If there was a fire in your building today, would your staff know exactly where to go?

A proper SANS 23601 escape plan is designed to guide people quickly and safely during an emergency.

But many escape plans displayed in South African buildings are little more than outdated floor plans. They may look acceptable, but they often fail to show the information people actually need when visibility is poor, panic is high, and seconds matter.

A compliant emergency escape plan should help people identify:

✔ Their current location
✔ The correct escape route
✔ Emergency exits
✔ Firefighting equipment
✔ Alarm points
✔ Assembly areas
✔ Emergency instructions

We explain this in detail in our SANS 23601 compliance guide.

Read it here:
https://info.altrafire.co.za/blog/sans-23601-escape-plan-compliance

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If your fire systems are compliant, but your staff are not trained… you still have a compliance gap.Full OHS fire compli...
08/06/2026

If your fire systems are compliant, but your staff are not trained… you still have a compliance gap.

Full OHS fire compliance is not just about having extinguishers, hose reels, fire detection or escape plans.

It also requires trained, competent people, proper records, valid certificates, maintained systems and documentation that will stand up during an inspection, audit or incident.

That is where many businesses fall short.

They use one company for fire systems, another for training, and when something is missing, nobody takes full responsibility.

At Altra Fire and Altra Med, we close that gap.

We provide an integrated compliance solution covering:

✅ Fire detection design, installation, commissioning and maintenance
✅ Fire equipment servicing to SANS requirements
✅ Fire escape plans
✅ Accredited OHS, fire marshal, evacuation and first aid training
✅ Certificates, service records and training documentation for your OHS file
✅ One point of accountability across Gauteng, Western Cape and KZN

Your fire compliance file should not be a collection of disconnected paperwork.

It should prove that your building, your systems and your people are ready.

👉 Book your free compliance check here:
https://info.altrafire.co.za/ohs-fire-compliance-page

Altra Fire + Altra Med
Fire Protection Systems + Accredited OHS Training
One provider. One compliance outcome.

https://info.altrafire.co.za/ohs-fire-compliance-page

Need SANS 23601 compliant escape plans for your building?Altra Fire designs professional emergency escape plans and evac...
08/06/2026

Need SANS 23601 compliant escape plans for your building?

Altra Fire designs professional emergency escape plans and evacuation diagrams for South African buildings in line with SANS 23601 requirements.

Our escape plans can include:

✔ Correct orientation for the viewer
✔ “You Are Here” location
✔ Escape routes
✔ Emergency exits
✔ Fire extinguishers, hose reels and alarm points
✔ Assembly points
✔ Emergency procedures
✔ Clear symbols and legends
✔ Professionally designed layout for display

Your escape plan should not only look professional — it must help people evacuate safely when it matters.

Get your SANS 23601 escape plans here:
https://info.altrafire.co.za/sans-23601-escape-plans-page

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A non-compliant escape plan can give building owners a false sense of safety.Many companies ask:“Do we have escape plans...
08/06/2026

A non-compliant escape plan can give building owners a false sense of safety.

Many companies ask:
“Do we have escape plans?”

The better question is:
“Are our escape plans compliant with SANS 23601 and useful during an emergency?”

A proper emergency escape plan must be easy to understand, correctly positioned, clearly orientated, and designed so that occupants can quickly identify the nearest safe route out of the building.

If your escape plans are old, unclear, missing important information, or not displayed correctly, they may not provide the protection you think they do.

We created a guide explaining the key SANS 23601 escape plan requirements.

Read the guide here:
https://info.altrafire.co.za/blog/sans-23601-escape-plan-compliance

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Most buildings have escape plans on the wall… but are they actually SANS 23601 compliant?An escape plan is not just a fl...
08/06/2026

Most buildings have escape plans on the wall… but are they actually SANS 23601 compliant?

An escape plan is not just a floor layout with arrows.

A compliant SANS 23601 emergency escape plan should clearly show the viewer where they are, where they must go, what emergency equipment is available, and what action to take during a fire or emergency.

Many buildings fail because their plans are:

❌ Outdated
❌ Not correctly orientated
❌ Missing “You Are Here” indicators
❌ Missing fire equipment locations
❌ Missing assembly points
❌ Not designed according to SANS 23601 requirements

We wrote a practical guide explaining what SANS 23601 requires and why so many South African buildings get it wrong.

Read the full guide here:
https://info.altrafire.co.za/blog/sans-23601-escape-plan-compliance

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Are You Sure Your Fire Detection System Is Legally Compliant?Most people assume their fire alarm system is compliant bec...
08/06/2026

Are You Sure Your Fire Detection System Is Legally Compliant?

Most people assume their fire alarm system is compliant because the panel is on, the detectors are installed, and the siren works.

But SANS 10139 requires much more than that.

Your system should have:

✔ A declared system category
✔ Design, installation and commissioning certificates
✔ Six-monthly servicing by a competent SAQCC Fire registered person
✔ Written service certificates
✔ Annual functional testing of every detector and manual call point
✔ A current logbook
✔ Updated as-fitted drawings
✔ False alarm records and investigations where required

If you cannot prove these items with documentation, your system may not survive a Department of Labour inspection, fire department inspection, or insurance claim review after a fire.

A fire alarm system that “looks fine” is not always compliant.

We created a simple guide with 6 questions every building owner, facility manager, or responsible person should ask about their fire detection system.

Read the full guide here:
👉 https://info.altrafire.co.za/blog/sans-10139-fire-alarm-compliance-page

Not sure where your system stands?

Altra Fire offers a free on-site fire compliance check with a written report within 48 hours.

Book your free check here:
👉 https://info.altrafire.co.za/free-fire-compliance-check-524514

Don’t wait for a fire, inspector, or insurer to find the gaps first.

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