Maintain & Manage
Fire, the visible effect of the process of combustion, can lead to the destruction of buildings within minutes, ruin stock, injure and kill.
In extreme cases fire can undermine the survival of a business. The cost of fire claims against South African insurers for direct damage and consequential loss is extensive, Preventive Maintenance is therefore imperative.
The National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act requires that all safety equipment be maintained and records kept of such maintenance.
The time where regular maintenance was regarded as an unnecessary additional expense, or even as a luxury, no longer applies because sub-standard maintenance practices are simply not an option.
Why Preventive Maintenance
Throughout a buildings lifecycle, the fire safety equipment must be fit for purpose, properly maintained and regularly tested.
It is crucial that the building is periodically evaluated over the course of its entire life - in other words, not just as an operational building, but also taking into account the architectural design, construction, operational purpose, demolition potential and waste treatment.
Consequently, when attempting to improve an operational feature of a building that is related to how a building was designed, requires specialist knowledge. However, this level of expertise is not normally within the scope of mainstream building services or even a department managing amenities.
Equipment, particularly compressors and/or electric control panels that act as the heart of the system, should be thoroughly checked at regular intervals, in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The most sound approach is to appoint specialists to guarantee compliance with the service schedule requirement of your system. KRP provides such a service.
Benefits Of KRP’S Long-Term Contracts
Fire, the visible effect of the process of combustion, can lead to the destruction of buildings within minutes, ruin stock, injure and kill.
In extreme cases fire can undermine the survival of a business. The cost of fire claims against South African insurers for direct damage and consequential loss is extensive, Preventive Maintenance is therefore imperative.
The National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act requires that all safety equipment be maintained and records kept of such maintenance.
The time where regular maintenance was regarded as an unnecessary additional expense, or even as a luxury, no longer applies because sub-standard maintenance practices are simply not an option.
KRP IS AN ALL-ROUND SERVICE PROVIDER
KRP service technicians offer a fast response, round-the-clock service to support both KRP’s own and other manufacturers ‘products.
We ensure quick delivery of spare parts with many components retrieved from our own stocks. Our service centres are located in Gauteng, Kwa-Zulu Natal and Western Cape; however we are able to offer services anywhere in South Africa(travel rates will apply). KRP’s job management system “ASSETPOOL” also maintains a comprehensive history of your site and installed equipment so that we are efficient in the service we provide.
KRP provides preventive maintenance visits that conform to the British Standards Institution Schedule: Schedule BS 7346:1- 1990, BS 5588:12-2004 and the 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 to ensure optimal working condition. The KRP maintenance department offers problem solving, advice and alternative solutions to existing systems that require modification. KRP services a variety of sites across South Africa, visiting thousands of developments each year. All of our clients enjoy the benefits of our long-term commitment to service quality.
What We Mean By Service & Maintenance
The benefits of a Kirk Roth Service Plan
Service means providing our clients with a tailored maintenance contract to ensure optimum product performance, whilst certifying that legislative obligations are met. In the event of equipment malfunction, service means a fast and efficient call-out and repair process.
Preventative Maintenance of Fire Safety Systems
Fire safety systems are life-saving practices and it is therefore essential that regular preventive maintenance is carried out to the required standards, by competent personnel who are thoroughly familiar with the relevant legislation and equipment being serviced.
SANS 10400 Responsibilities
Under the SANS 10400: Part T Building Standards legislation service and preventative maintenance is the responsibility of the property management company or the landlord. All fire safety equipment must be maintained to ensure optimal working order.
Legal and Insurance Obligations
In the event of property damage or the health/life of occupants in a building being compromised due to fire, maintenance records may be called upon for both legal and insurance purposes. Regular preventive maintenance can extend the lifespan of these essential safety systems. Regular planned preventive maintenance also ensures that any defects are identified and repaired/replaced before a critical situation arises.
Services & Systems Supported
As one of South Africa’s leading weatherproof smoke and heat exhaust ventilation companies, KRP’s Service and Maintenance division is geared to undertake installations, repairs, preventative maintenance and provide expert advice to clients to ensure all their fire control systems conform to South African National Building Standards at all times. We offer clients flexible maintenance services to meet their needs as well as Service Level Agreements for 12, 24 or 36 months.
These systems include:
- Installation, Service & maintenance of Smoke Ventilation/Exhaust Systems
- Installation, service & maintenance Smoke/Fire Curtains.
- Installation, service & maintenance of Fire Detection Systems
- Installation, service & maintenance of Gas Suppression Systems
- Service & maintenance Automated Solar Shading Systems/Automated Blinds.
- Service & maintenance of Sprinkler Systems *
- Service & maintenance of Fire Equipment (fire extinguishers, fire hydrants and hose reels) *
The services offered include:
- Scheduled preventive maintenance
- 24 hour emergency service desk facility
- Priority treatment for any enquiry
- A single point of contact for all maintenance enquiries
- As far as practically possible, the same technicians will attend to the same sites, ensuring consistency of service
- Flexible working hours to suit customers’ needs
- Technician’s electronic reports are automatically issued via email to the client upon completion of each visit.
Assetpool Smart Inspection Platform
Every smoke control asset will be tagged and each asset will have a unique QR code, as per the attached example. These QR codes are then scanned into our asset management system called ASSETPOOL. After scanning we name the type of asset, example Control Panel, Ventilator, Extraction Unit. We then follow the checklist which is automatically generated by the system, as per the attached.
Below are some of its functionalities:
- Job scheduling
- Paperless Asset registers
- Customisable checklists
- Customer interaction – Service reminders
- Cloud Storage on AMAZON
- Client login
- Geo Locating Field service
- Field Service management
Service & Maintenance Portfolio:
- Mall of Africa
- V&A Waterfront
- CTICC 1 & 2
- Fourways Crossing
- Norwood Mall
- Dischem Distribution Centre Midrand
- Unilever Jozi Park Boksburg
- BMW Midrand
- Multi Choice(DSTV)
- Department of International Relations & Cooperation (DIRCO)
You can count on us
Clients that trust KRP
We install the above in Basements, High Rise Buildings, Shopping centres & Warehouses
