ASP Fire
With many residents turning to LPG for heating and also cooking, media reports have emerged about consumers buying or refilling LPG cylinders from unlicenced resellers. “It is important to note such resellers might not comply with safety regulations and could even...
ASP Fire
With solar power now firmly established as a mainstream energy choice for South Africans, ASP Fire, a leading fire risk consulting company, has cautioned that poorly designed or badly installed systems are increasingly giving rise to dangerous fire incidents.CEO...
ASP Fire
The most recent incident of a fire breaking out in the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) in the early hours of Saturday morning on 3 February highlights the importance of the rational design of performance-based fire-safety systems for residential buildings...
ASP Fire
As fuel prices surge amid global oil volatility linked to the ongoing conflict in Iran, South Africans are being cautioned against storing large quantities of petrol and diesel in excess of 100 litres at home, a practice that significantly increases the risk of fire,...
ASP Fire
The importance of selecting the correct sprinkler systems for commercial buildings is often overlooked, increasing the fire risk potential and raising concerns for fire life safety, says ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk.“Often, a developer installs the bare minimum...
ASP Fire
Fire detection and suppression systems are designed to perform at a critical moment, often within seconds of a developing emergency. Yet their reliability does not depend on installation alone. Without regular inspection, testing and servicing, even the most...
