SANS 10139: 2021 - Update Summary

2021 brings about a long awaited updates of the SANS 10139 code published earlier this year with many anticipated changes from the 2012 version.

We have compiled a summary of these changes for your convenience and information - clicking on these links will route you to a video clip presentation of the various sections highlighted below:

1. Section 1: Introduction
2. Section 2: Need; Variations; Categories
3. Section 3: System Components; Remote Indicators
4. Section 4: Communication with the Fire Brigade
5. Section 5: Audible Alarms; Staff Alarms
6. Section 6: Manual Call Points
7. Section 7: Video Smoke Detection; Multisensors; Aspiration Smoke Detection
8. Section 8: Stratification; Siting of Detectors
9. Section 9: Honeycomb Ceilings; Joists
10. Section 10: Beam Detectors; Aspiration Smoke Detection; Ceiling Heights
11. Section 11: Zone Plan; C.I.E.; Radio Linked Systems
12. Section 12: Limiting False Alarms
13. Section 13: Selection of Detection Types
14. Section 14: Documentation; Servicing; User Responsibility; Logbook; Annexure