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<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"In South Africa, building codes and legal requirements dictate the need for water storage
\ntanks as part of a fixed fire protection system for buildings exceeding a certain size. The aim
\nof these conditions is to protect workers on site, the public and the surrounding environment.
\nWater tanks used as fire water reservoirs or sump tanks must comply with these
\nrequirements, and water stored in these tanks must be kept separate from other backup
\nwater sources to provide adequate water supplies for fire-fighting, and minimise the risk of a
\nfire spreading and the potential impact this will have on neighbouring properties.<\/p>\n
One of the key legal requirements for water storage tanks used as part of a fixed fire
\nprotection system is the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, which
\nsets out the minimum standards for the design, construction, and use of buildings, including
\nfire water tanks. By ensuring that fire safety measures are in place and that water tanks
\nused have been designed and constructed to deliver maximum water storage capacity, the
\nregulations aim to minimise the widespread impact of a fire.<\/p>\n
Another important legal requirement that building and business owners need to consider is
\nthe Occupational Health and Safety Act. The OHS Act requires that employers provide a
\nsafe working environment for employees. This includes ensuring that employees are
\nadequately trained in fire safety procedures and that the fire system installed, including the
\nfire tanks, provides adequate water storage capacity and is maintained to minimise risk to
\nlife.<\/p>\n
The National Environmental Management Act, which requires that environmental impact
\nassessments be carried out for all new developments, includes the installation of water
\ntanks. Assessments must take into account the potential impact of a fire on the environment,
\nincluding the impact on the surrounding ecosystem and the potential for water
\ncontamination. This can involve the installation of tanks to hold run-off water, process water
\nas well as fire water storage tanks.<\/p>\n
Water tanks used for fire safety must also comply with fire safety codes and standards, such
\nas the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, which provide guidelines for
\nthe design, construction, and maintenance of water tanks used for fire protection. It is also
\nrecommended that project managers use an ASIB approved water tank supplier and fire
\nprotection specialist. ASIB is the industry body that ensures all equipment has been
\ndesigned and installed in accordance with the internationally recognised standards and
\ncriteria.<\/p>\n
SBS Tanks understands the importance of protecting life and assets, offering a range of fire
\nsafety water tanks that have been designed with complete safety in mind. As a listed ASIB
\napproved supplier that is compliant with 12th Edition Rules, we are the preferred supplier on
\nfire protection projects across South Africa, working alongside various Fire Protection
\nspecialists.<\/p>\n
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