Inspection & Service of Fire Equipment
Annual Servicing
SANS 10400-T:2020 makes specific reference to the installation and maintenance of fire extinguishers and fire hose reels.
Portable fire extinguishers must be installed to comply with the requirements in SANS 1910, and shall be installed, maintained and serviced by competent persons in accordance with SANS 1475-1 and with SANS 10105-1

The service intervals are annually and pressure testing shall be done:
A. Every 5 years for Water, Foam and Dry Powder units
B. Every 10 years for CO2 units
Hose Reels must be installed in any building larger than 250m² at a ratio of 1 per 500m². The hose shall comply with the requirements of SANS 543 and serviced in accordance with SANS 1475-2. Any hose reel so installed shall be positioned to ensure that the end of the hose will reach any point in the area to be protected. (Reference SANS 10400-T:2020)