

Client Name
Stellenbosch University
Project Value
R1.94m
Project Completion
2020
Services
Planning, Design, Documentation, Construction
Project Description
Stac Consulting Engineers was appointed as fire engineers on the project.
The LGS Decanting Building is a new building consisting of 3 floors. The building is used as offices.
The project scope included preparation of fire plans, new fire protection ie hydrants, hose reels and extinguishers; new fire detection; fire pumps and storage tank as well as new escape signage and fire sealing. The project also required the integration of various systems with the fire detection system ie HVAC, access control and lift. The fire detection system was linked with the university campus control ensuring that all alarms are relayed to a central control room from where a response team can be deployed.
Stac Consulting Engineers was responsible for all the passive and active fire installations, including preparation of fire plans and ensuring that the project receives fire clearance from the local fire chief.
Unique Features and Challenges
- Diesel pump and water storage tank to feed building and site hydrants in case of a fire. The pumps have been designed to provide firewater to the whole precinct
- Integration of all the various systems with the fire detection system