ASP Fire News
ASP Fire offers specialised services for the agri and food processing industries
6th May 2022 With Grain SA’s NAMPO Harvest Day taking place from 16 to 20 May, fire engineering specialist ASP Fire is highlighting its specialised expertise in the agri and food processing industries. “We install the best systems possible and ensure compliance with national and international fire safety... →
ASP Fire turns up the heat on gender diversity and inclusivity
7th March 2022 ASP Fire has made great progress in empowering women and providing opportunities in the male-dominated field that is engineering consulting. This is according to Fire Engineer Nanzi Bika, who specialises in consulting and projects. “Our work environment is structured so that all voices are heard,... →
Students return to campus, but is their accommodation still safe?
28th February 2022 The issue of fire-safety requirements for student accommodation is again being highlighted now that university students are slowly returning to campuses as Covid-19 restrictions are eased. “Fire-safety requirements for student accommodation are by nature more onerous than other building types,”... →
Houses of Parliament blaze highlights need for fire protection for heritage buildings
20th January 2022 The fire that broke out at the Houses of Parliament in central Cape Town on 2 January has again raised the issue of protecting heritage structures and other buildings containing priceless artefacts or documents from fire risk. The fire is believed to have started on the third floor of the... →
How to ensure your Festive Season is not a fiery one
6th December 2021 With the Festive Season almost upon us, homeowners are urged to ensure that basic fire-risk mitigation measures are in place if they are going away on holiday, highlights ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk. The situation is also compounded by the current spate of load-shedding instituted by... →
Genset failure can be dangerous
3rd December 2021 Generator set (genset) failure owing to a lack of proper maintenance poses a significant business risk, says fire safety company ASP Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk. Backup power supply systems such as gensets are critical to reduce overall electricity demand during load-shedding. However, it is... →