ASP Fire News
How to keep warm and safe this winter
With winter fast approaching and people already beginning to unpack their electric heaters and blankets, what are the fire-risk implications that people need to be aware of? ASP Fire CEO Michael...
Fire prevention company’s offering in demand
Fire risk management company ASP Fire has had a productive first quarter, with numerous projects being completed or nearing completion last month. These projects include implementing or upgrading...
Genset failure can cost companies dearly during load shedding
A back-up power supply such as gensets is critical to reduce overall electricity demand during load-shedding. However, it is vital that such important equipment is maintained properly and serviced...
Cold weather spikes home fires
Public benefit organisation Household Energy Safety Association of South Africa reports that emergency personnel have had to respond to fires at homes and in informal settlements across South...
Beware that cold snap does not result in your home going up in flames
Emergency personnel have had to respond to fires at homes and in informal settlements across South Africa as the current cold snap continues, reports the Household Energy Safety Association of...
Working from home, but did you switch off the lights at the office?
If your office building is in lockdown because your staff are working remotely from home, did you remember to turn off the lights? ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk advises office and building...
Maintaining the health of hospitals when it comes to fire risk
The fire risk faced by hospitals was revealed dramatically when the theatre section of the Mitchells Plain Day Hospital in Cape Town was gutted by fire on Friday 13 September 2019. Earlier in May...
ASP Fire assists architects to make modern buildings safe
It is critical for modern buildings to have the necessary fire detection and protection systems in order to comply fully with the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act...
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