Smoke ventilation systems are lifesaving systems and it is therefore essential that regular preventative maintenance is carried out to the required standards by competent personnel, who are familiar with the specification and strategy for the particular application.
Under the SANS 10400: Part T legislation, this is the responsibility of the Management Company or Owner of the Premises.
Further stipulations of the SANS 10400: Part T includes:
Under the SANS 10400: Part T, all Fire Safety equipment must be maintained in efficient working order. In the event of a fire maintenance records may be called upon for both legal and insurance purposes.
Regular preventative maintenance can prolong the life of these essential life-safety systems.
Regular planned preventative maintenance ensures that any defects are found before a critical situation arises.
Failure to comply with any duty imposed by the law, or any notice issued by the enforcing Authority, is an offence and prosecutions are on the rise.
Failure to comply with any duty imposed by the law, or any notice issued by the enforcing Authority, is an offence and prosecutions are on the rise.
RVI provides preventative maintenance visits to conform to the British Standards Institution Schedule BS 9999 and the South African National Building Standards SANS 10400: Part T, indicating that where natural or powered, smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems are concerned it is essential that they are serviced regularly and maintained in good working condition.
RVI Service & Maintenance department offers problem solving, advice and alternative solutions to existing systems that require modification.
RVI maintain a variety of sites across the South Africa, visiting thousands of developments each year. Many of our clients enjoy the benefits of our long-term commitment to quality of service, enabling a mutual increase in our client bases.
RVI install commission and maintain an array of sites, examples of existing contracts are:
Retirement Accommodation
Residential Apartments
Schools
Universities
Hospitals
Government Offices
Commercial Premises
Leisure Centres
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Retail Units