In the second article from SAQCC, Nick Collins focuses on SANS 10139, which is generally regarded as the ‘Book of Knowledge’ for any fire detection installer, commissioner and designer.

In the second article from SAQCC, Nick Collins focuses on SANS 10139, which is generally regarded as the “Book of Knowledge” for any fire detection installer, commissioner and designer.

With the increased number of devastating fires reported throughout South Africa, adequate and suitable fire detection cannot be overstated. SAQCC Fire will publish a series of articles in SMART Security Solutions to provide insight into fire detection requirements and importance.

SAQCC Fire was established in 1999 and is mandated by the Department of Employment and Labour to register competent and authorised persons working in fire detection and gas suppression.

One of the fundamental objectives of SAQCC Fire is to establish the necessary procedures for the education, training and registration of all appropriate personnel actively involved in the fire industry.

As part of the directive from the Department of Labour, the SAQCC Fire D&GS training subcommittee is in the process of formulating training programmes and qualifications for authorised persons.

The South African Qualifications and Certification Committee (SAQCC) for the fire industry held a road show in Gauteng.

Registration of authorised persons in the fire detection and suppression industry is now mandatory.

SMARTpod, the podcast from SMART Security Solutions, finds out more about the upcoming HomeSec Expo happening at Gallagher Estate on 4 & 5 March 2026.

The access control and identity management industry has been the cornerstone of organisations of all sizes for decades. SMART Security Solutions asked local integrators and distributors about the primary trends in the access and identity market for 2026.