AltraFire

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.

Cheap fire extinguisher services can become VERY expensive later.Many businesses don’t know:❌ expired extinguishers❌ wro...
07/09/2026

Cheap fire extinguisher services can become VERY expensive later.

Many businesses don’t know:
❌ expired extinguishers
❌ wrong extinguisher types
❌ missing service tags
❌ non-SAQCC servicing
❌ incorrect placement

…can place insurance claims at risk.

Before your next inspection, read this:
https://info.altrafire.co.za/compliance-check-page

🔥 Is Your Building Actually Fire Compliant?Many Gauteng businesses only discover fire-protection problems when there is ...
07/09/2026

🔥 Is Your Building Actually Fire Compliant?

Many Gauteng businesses only discover fire-protection problems when there is an inspection, an insurance query, a fire alarm fault — or an actual emergency.

If you manage a commercial, industrial, retail or warehouse property, it is worth checking whether your:

✅ Fire extinguishers and hose reels are correctly maintained
✅ Fire detection system is being serviced at the correct intervals
✅ Smoke detectors are correctly positioned
✅ Fire alarm faults are being investigated
✅ Suppression systems are suitable for the risk
✅ Escape plans are up to date
✅ Fire-safety documentation is available

Our latest guide explains what Gauteng building owners should be looking for.

👉 Read it here:
https://www.altrafire.co.za/fire-protection-in-gauteng-what-building-owners-need-to-know/

Not sure where your building stands?

📩 Contact Altrafire and let us assess your fire-protection systems before a small problem becomes a major one.

🔥 Altrafire — Fire Protection Specialists

Is your fire alarm panel showing EARTH FAULT or GROUND FAULT?That warning usually means part of the fire alarm circuit h...
07/09/2026

Is your fire alarm panel showing EARTH FAULT or GROUND FAULT?

That warning usually means part of the fire alarm circuit has developed an unintended electrical connection to earth.

Common causes include:

damaged fire alarm cable
water ingress or moisture
cable touching metal conduit or steelwork
loose or frayed conductors
damaged detectors, modules or bases
faults introduced during renovations or building work

An earth fault may be permanent or intermittent — and in some cases it only appears when it rains.

The important point is this:

If the panel is showing an earth fault, don’t just keep resetting it. Find the cause.

A persistent fault can affect the reliability of the fire detection system and should be investigated by a competent fire alarm technician.

Read the full article here:

https://www.altrafire.co.za/fire-alarm-panel-showing-earth-fault-what-does-it-mean/

Is your fire alarm going off when there is no fire?Repeated false alarms are more than just an inconvenience. They disru...
06/09/2026

Is your fire alarm going off when there is no fire?

Repeated false alarms are more than just an inconvenience. They disrupt operations, frustrate staff and tenants, and eventually create a dangerous problem:

People stop trusting the alarm.

Common causes include:

cooking fumes
steam
dust
welding and hot work
aerosol sprays
high airflow from HVAC systems
insects and detector contamination
water ingress
external smoke
faulty or unsuitable detectors

SANS 10139 makes it clear that repeated false alarms should be investigated — not simply reset and ignored.

The goal is simple:

A fire alarm system that stays quiet when there is no fire, and is trusted when there is.

Read the full article here:
https://www.altrafire.co.za/why-does-my-fire-alarm-keep-giving-false-alarms-south-africa/

Is your fire alarm panel showing SUPPLY FAULT, MAINS FAULT, BATTERY FAULT or LOW BATTERY?That warning should not be igno...
06/09/2026

Is your fire alarm panel showing SUPPLY FAULT, MAINS FAULT, BATTERY FAULT or LOW BATTERY?

That warning should not be ignored.

A supply fault means there is a problem with the power keeping your fire detection and alarm system operational. The panel may still be working on standby batteries, but that backup time is limited.

Common causes include:

mains power failure
tripped fire alarm breaker
battery fault or disconnection
low battery voltage
charger failure
power supply unit fault

The important question is:

“Is my fire alarm still fully operational, and how long will it remain that way?”

Our latest guide explains what the different supply faults mean, what SANS 10139 expects, and what facilities managers should do next.

Read the full article here:
https://www.altrafire.co.za/fire-alarm-panel-showing-supply-fault-what-does-it-mean/



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🔥 IS YOUR WAREHOUSE ACTUALLY FIRE COMPLIANT?A warehouse is not automatically just a “warehouse” when it comes to fire sa...
05/09/2026

🔥 IS YOUR WAREHOUSE ACTUALLY FIRE COMPLIANT?

A warehouse is not automatically just a “warehouse” when it comes to fire safety.

Under SANS 10400-T, storage occupancies are classified according to their fire risk:

🔴 J1 – High-risk storage
🟠 J2 – Moderate-risk storage
🟢 J3 – Low-risk storage

And that classification matters.

It can affect your requirements for:

✅ Fire detection
✅ Fire extinguishers
✅ Hose reels and hydrants
✅ Fire separation
✅ Escape routes
✅ Structural fire resistance

High racking, changing stock, forklift charging areas and blocked escape aisles can all introduce fire risks that may not have existed when the warehouse was originally approved.

Two warehouses may look almost identical — but what they store can mean very different fire compliance requirements.

👉 Read our guide to Fire Compliance for Warehouses & Distribution Centres:

https://www.altrafire.co.za/fire-compliance-for-warehouses-distribution-centres/

🔥 Not sure where your warehouse stands?
Altra Fire can assess your fire protection systems and identify potential compliance gaps.

Is your fire alarm panel showing OPEN CIRCUIT, LOOP OPEN or a similar fault?That warning should not simply be silenced a...
05/09/2026

Is your fire alarm panel showing OPEN CIRCUIT, LOOP OPEN or a similar fault?

That warning should not simply be silenced and ignored.

An open circuit normally means part of the monitored fire detection circuit has been interrupted. Depending on the system, this could affect detectors, manual call points, sounders or other fire alarm devices.

Common causes include:

damaged or broken fire alarm cable
loose connections
removed detectors
renovation or electrical work
damaged devices
incorrect end-of-line components

The important question is not just “How do I stop the panel from beeping?”

It is:

“Which part of my building is no longer properly protected?”

Our latest guide explains what an open circuit means, what SANS 10139 expects, and what a facilities manager should do next.

Read the full article here:
https://www.altrafire.co.za/fire-alarm-panel-showing-open-circuit-what-does-it-mean/

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411 Galloway Street
Meyerton
1961

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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