8th September 2025 With solar power now firmly established as a mainstream energy choice for South Africans, ASP Fire, a leading fire risk consulting company, has cautioned that poorly designed or badly installed systems are increasingly giving rise to dangerous fire incidents. CEO Michael van Niekerk notes that... →

23rd June 2025 Transformer protection is crucial for corporate clients because transformers are essential components in power distribution systems. They step up or down voltage levels to ensure efficient power transmission and distribution. Proper protection helps prevent faults such as overloading, short... →

26th November 2024 Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) have become increasingly important for supporting renewable energy integration and grid stability. However, they pose unique fire safety challenges due to the energy density and chemical nature of batteries, particularly lithium-ion polymer (Li-ion) batteries... →

13th November 2024 Rational design is about achieving performance-driven fire safety measures through sound engineering principles. “Rational design is not just a tick-box exercise. It involves a deep understanding of fire risks and behaviour, which allows for developing customised fire protection strategies,”... →

29th August 2024 With many residents turning to LPG for heating and also cooking, media reports have emerged about consumers buying or refilling LPG cylinders from unlicenced resellers. “It is important to note such resellers might not comply with safety regulations and could even sell defective or tampered... →

8th July 2024 The City of Johannesburg closed the public library in the central business district in 2021 over safety concerns, mainly about fire suppression. A report into the building’s condition raised issues about civil, structural, electrical and mechanical services. The city planned to reopen the library... →