Compliance Framework
SANS Compliance
Engineered maintenance and documentation frameworks that keep your fire and security systems aligned with national standards.
Inspection-Ready Systems
Inspection-Ready Compliance
Systems maintained with the rigour required for regulatory compliance and operational accountability.
Maintenance Cadence
Each protection system follows a defined inspection and service cycle aligned to its operational risk and SANS regulatory requirement.
| System | Monthly | Quarterly | 6-Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual | Functional | Comprehensive | Certification | |
| Fire Detection | ||||
| Gas Suppression | ||||
| Emergency Lighting | ||||
| Portable Extinguishers | ||||
| Hose Reels |
Filled cyan dots indicate required service intervals. Hollow rings indicate intervals not applicable to that system type. All cadences are SANS 10139 / SANS 14520 aligned.
Severity Categories
Every defect recorded during inspection or service is classified by severity to determine the required response timeframe and escalation path.
Category 1 — Critical
Life safety impairment
System non-functional or unable to perform its primary protection role. Immediate risk to occupant safety.
Required action
Priority rectification
Examples
- · Fire panel offline or in fault state
- · Gas suppression agent leak
- · Emergency lighting total failure
Category 2 — Major
Impaired function
Degraded protection or partial system failure. The system operates but with reduced reliability or coverage.
Required action
Targeted 7-day rectification
Examples
- · Zone detector fault on one zone
- · Extinguisher missing from designated point
- · Hose reel valve seized
Category 3 — Minor
Cosmetic or advisory
Non-critical cosmetic damage, advisory notes, or items flagged for future monitoring without current safety impact.
Required action
Next scheduled visit
Examples
- · Extinguisher label faded
- · Paint damage on enclosure
- · Advisory note for future system upgrade
Certificate Readiness Flow
Decision logic governing whether a Certificate of Compliance can be issued, or whether an Advisory Notice is required pending defect resolution.
Service Report Structure
Every Kharon service engagement produces a structured report capturing site conditions, test outcomes, defects and forward recommendations.
- 1
Site Information
Client name, site address, building type, contact details and service order reference.
- 2
System Inventory
Full listing of installed protection systems, zones, device types and quantities under scope.
- 3
Test Results (per zone)
Individual zone test outcomes — detector responses, alarm activations, suppression readiness — recorded per area.
- 4
Defect Register
All faults and deficiencies classified by severity category with required rectification timeframe.
- 5
Recommendations
Forward-looking guidance covering system improvements, lifecycle planning and compliance positioning.
- 6
Client Sign-off
Client acknowledgment of service completion, defect awareness and acceptance of the report content.
- 7
Next Service Date
Calculated next inspection or service due date based on system type, interval schedule and current completion.
SANS Standards Applied
Every cadence, classification, and certification decision on this page is grounded in published South African National Standards.
SANS 10139
Fire detection — design, installation, commissioning, maintenance
SANS 14520
Gas suppression — agent calculations, integrity, discharge
SANS 10114-2
Emergency lighting — design, performance, testing
SANS 10400-T
National building regulations — fire protection requirements
Fire Detection & Alarm
Detection & Alarm Systems
System design, installation, commissioning and servicing of fire detection and alarm systems in buildings.
Healthcare Detection
Fire detection and alarm systems for hospitals, including healthcare evacuation strategy requirements.
Electronic Equipment Protection
Fire protection for electronic equipment installations such as server rooms and data centres.
Component Standards
Product standards for detectors, manual call points and control and indicating equipment.
Fire Suppression
Gaseous Suppression
Clean-agent gaseous fire-extinguishing systems (e.g. FM-200, Novec 1230, Inergen) — design and room integrity.
Condensed Aerosol
Condensed aerosol fire-extinguishing systems.
Foam Systems
Fixed firefighting foam systems.
CO₂ Systems
Fixed carbon-dioxide fire-extinguishing installations.
Hazardous Locations
Classification of hazardous locations and selection of apparatus for explosion-risk environments.
Fire Doors & Ironmongery
Fire Doors & Shutters
Manufacturing and performance requirements for fire doors and fire shutters.
Hold-Open Devices
Electrically powered hold-open devices for swing doors integrating with fire detection.
Building Fire Regulations
Where fire doors are required and how fail-safe locks and hold-open devices must operate on alarm.
Signage & Evacuation
Symbolic Safety Signs
Standard symbolic safety signs and general requirements.
Illuminated Signs
Internally illuminated symbolic safety signs.
Photoluminescent Signs
Photoluminescent symbolic safety signs.
Emergency Lighting
Emergency escape and standby lighting for safe evacuation of buildings.
Public Address & Voice Evacuation
Voice Evacuation
Sound systems for emergency purposes — voice evacuation.
Voice Alarm Control (VACIE)
Voice alarm control and indicating equipment.
Voice Alarm Components
Components of voice alarm systems, including loudspeakers.
Electronic Security
Access Control
Electronic access control systems — system and component requirements.
Video Surveillance (CCTV)
Video surveillance systems for security — requirements, transmission and installation.
Intrusion Detection
Intrusion and hold-up alarm systems — security grading and system requirements.
Building & Electrical Integration
National Building Regulations
Part T fire protection — how all fire detection, suppression and evacuation systems interact with the building.
Electrical Wiring of Premises
Low-voltage installations feeding panels, access control and CCTV equipment (Certificate of Compliance required).
Power Cabling
Selection, handling and installation of electric power cables.
HVAC Integration
Refrigeration and air-conditioning — HVAC shutdown interfacing with fire systems to limit smoke spread.
Regulatory Reference
SANS Standards Deep-Dive
South African National Standards governing fire safety, suppression and integrated security systems.
Fire Detection Systems
Design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection systems.
- › Quarterly functional tests required
- › Annual full test with panel verification
- › Commissioning certificate and maintenance logbook required
Gas Suppression Systems
Selection, design, installation and maintenance of gaseous fire suppression systems.
- › Room integrity tests (door fan test) required
- › Agent quantity calculations and cylinder weighing on schedule
- › 6-monthly inspection, annual discharge readiness check
Fire Protection (Buildings)
Requirements for fire protection installations in buildings, including detection and suppression.
- › Prescribes detector spacing and placement rules
- › Requires system compliance certification before occupation
- › Governs interface between detection and building fire systems
Electrical Wiring (Low Voltage)
Wiring requirements relevant to power supplies for fire protection equipment.
- › Dedicated protected circuits for fire panel power
- › Battery standby calculations and testing
- › Cable routing separation from general electrical
Detection Components
Product standards for detectors, manual call points and control and indicating equipment.
- › Type testing and approval requirements
- › Component selection and compatibility
- › Performance verification on commissioning
CCTV Surveillance Systems
Planning, design, installation and maintenance of CCTV surveillance systems.
- › Camera placement and coverage calculations
- › Recording retention and data storage requirements
- › Maintenance and testing intervals
Access Control Systems
Installation and operation of access control systems in buildings.
- › Integration requirements with fire systems (fail-safe on alarm)
- › Audit log requirements
- › Commissioning and handover documentation
Emergency Lighting
Emergency escape lighting and exit signs in buildings.
- › 1-hour emergency lighting duration minimum
- › Monthly functional test, annual 1-hour duration test
- › Maintained and non-maintained fitting categories
Service Cadence
Maintenance Schedule Timeline
Required inspection and service intervals across all protection system types.
Monthly
Visual inspection, panel status check
Quarterly
Functional test of detectors, battery check
Annually
Full system test, documentation review, agent cylinder weighing
5-Year
Full system audit, room integrity re-test for gas systems
Response Framework
Defect Severity Classification
Every defect is classified by severity to determine the required response timeframe and escalation path.
| Severity | Description | Response Target |
|---|---|---|
| Critical | System impaired, detection or suppression offline | Priority dispatch subject to site location, access and support agreement |
| Major | Significant fault affecting coverage or monitoring | Prioritised response, subject to support agreement |
| Minor | Isolated fault, system operational but degraded | Scheduled at the next planned maintenance visit |
| Advisory | Documentation gap or non-urgent improvement | Next planned maintenance visit |
Accountability Framework
Evidence-Led Maintenance
Every maintenance action creates verifiable evidence for compliance and operational review.
This guidance is general and does not replace a site-specific inspection, design review or authority requirement. Final compliance depends on the system type, occupancy, documentation and installation condition.