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5.3.1
An automatic sprinkler sprinkler system is required in terms of the National Building Regulations (SABS 0400/SANS 10400) and must be inspected and certified by an independent person. The person undertaking the inspection and certification must have attained accreditation as an ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) registered Fire Protection System Practitioners (FPSP) – Water Suppression in the sub-category Inspector. The National Buildings Regulations (as noted) takes the following into consideration:
a) storage of any type of goods where the storage height is more than 3m (three metres);
b) the type of packing material and storage;
c) size of the building (usually required where the floor area is greater than 2 500 m2);
d) local authority requirements;
e) water pressure and availability (water reservoirs are required in instances where pressure is insufficient).
Risk Consultants will advise on sprinkler requirements following a survey.
The SABS 0287 standard (which has not been updated for over 30 x years) is currently being updated titled SANS 10287 and is in draft form. Hollard endorses this standard and when it is published, Hollard will encourage all clients that require sprinkler systems to use the SANS 10287 standard for the design, installation, and maintenance of sprinklers. It would be remiss of us to recommend that clients use a standard (SABS 0287) that is so outdated to protect lives and property. In the interim period, whilst the SANS 10287 standard is currently being updated, we recommend that our clients use the ASIB 12th edition sprinkler standard for the design, installation and maintenance of sprinklers.
The following warranty must apply:
"It is warranted that the automatic sprinkler system and all other fire extinguishing appliances insofar as they are under the control of the Insured shall be kept in proper working order.
It is further warranted that in respect of the sprinkler system:
5.3.2 5.3.3
5.3.4
a)
b)
there are 5 specific categories when it comes to sprinkler systems being Designer, Installer, Commissioner, Inspector and Maintainer at ECSA. The person undertaking the design, installation, commissioning, inspection, or maintenance of the sprinkler system, must have attained accreditation as an ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa) registered Fire Protection System Practitioners (FPSP) - Water Suppression in the specific sub-category stated above. The maintenance portion of the sprinkler standard must be adhered to, e.g., every 13 weeks for a SABS 0287 designed sprinkler system, generally quarterly for NFPA, British Standard and FM Global designed sprinkler systems and bi-annually (every 6 x months) for any ASIB designed sprinkler system. This agreement is maintained in force during the currency of this insurance.
The sprinkler system has a valid clearance certificate.
Fire
5.3
5.2.2 A full survey is a minimum requirement.
5.2.3 On acceptance, the warranty must apply without exception.
"It is warranted that:
a) all woodworking waste is swept up and removed from the building(s) daily before closing;
b) no impregnation or preservation of timber is done involving the use of flammable liquids having a flash-point less than 79 degrees Centigrade;
c) no polishing or paint-spraying involving the use of flammable liquids having a flash- point less than 38 degrees Centigrade is done;
d) no upholstering is done and no upholstering materials stored;
e) no drying, seasoning or conditioning of timber by artificial heat is done."
Automatic sprinkler systems
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