In 2021, Elite Fire was contacted by one of our existing clients affected by damage due to the looting in July. After an inspection was conducted, it was noted that the smoke detection system was badly damaged throughout the mall and required extensive repairs and replacement of the fire detection system.
| Project | Smoke detection |
| Size | 25 000m2 |
| Year of completion | 2022 |
| Scope | Repair & replace existing smoke detection system |
| Discipline | Fire Protection |
Project Scope
Installation of:
- New manual call points
- New PH30 fire cabling
- New smoke detectors, sounders and beacons
- 3 new fire panels
Process Outline
There was quite extensive damage in this particular retail mall due to looting, which was quite disappointing to witness. All 3 (existing damaged) fire panels were removed and replaced with an addressable fire system.
All FR20 cabling was removed and upgraded to PH30 cabling which will better support the system in the event of a fire in the future. New smoke detectors were installed throughout the mall, along with sounders and beacons where required.
All manual call points damaged by the looting were necessary to be removed and replaced with new ones. Our time frame provided by the centre to complete the work was quite short. We however managed to complete the work 15 days earlier than the program plan.
Challenges
- Working in the tenant shops proved to be a challenge during working hours.
- We had to however proceed as there was no other way forward, and keep tenants informed of our program plans.
