The Occupational Health and Safety Act requires property owners to comply with fire safety regulations by implementing appropriate fire safety measures and providing necessary equipment to protect both lives and property. For businesses that are serious about fire protection, high-quality, dependable fire tanks are essential.
Compliance with SANS 10400-T fire safety standards is mandatory. Inadequate fire protection in this regard may result in a fire-related insurance claim being rejected. It is thus essential to ensure that the fire-fighting equipment meets all required standards, rules, and regulations for fire safety.
There are bodies such as
Automated Sprinkler Inspection Bureau (ASIB) who provide lists of respected suppliers, and the
Fire Protection Association of South Africa (FPASA), which provides specialised fire safety management technical and training service to industry, commerce, and society at large.
Fire tank options
For businesses who are serious about fire protection, high-quality, dependable fire tanks are essential.
, a steel tank manufacturer in South Africa, is a member of the FPASA, and is a listed supplier on ASIB’s records. They offer anti-corrosive Aluzinc steel fire protection tanks that meet the stringent requirements of South Africa’s fire safety laws.
Rainbow Reservoir’s tanks are modular, bolted steel and prefabricated to facilitate quick, onsite installation and rapid commissioning. Rainbow Reservoir tanks offer fixed fire protection tanks of any required volume that are configured to suit the terrain and space available and can be colour matched with adjacent structures. Their products are in daily use throughout Africa and beyond.
Along with the tanks, there are associated features including vortex inhibitors customised to optimise delivery rates, flow control valves, water level indicators, safety ladders, inspection hatches, overflows and drainage systems integrate seamlessly to ensure that these fire protection tanks can be relied upon to respond to fire-related incidents immediately and with maximum efficiency.
These steel tanks are engineer-designed to be safe and reliable and provide long-term peace of mind in fire-security and protection systems.
