The South African Qualification & Certification Committee for the Fire Industry
The South African Qualification & Certification Committee (SAQCC) Fire is an industry-elected body, established to ensure that servicing and maintenance of fire protection equipment is conducted according to the specifications laid out in SANS 1475 and, more importantly, that technicians have the correct training, qualifications and experience.
Following a directive given to the SAQCC-Fire by the Department of Labour, an additional SAQCC-fire detection and gas suppression committee was set upto establish and implement procedures for the qualification and certification of authorised persons in order to ensure safety, quality of work and high standards of excellence within the industry.
SAQCC-Fire works closely with Certification Bodies approved by the DOL and DOL to ensure standards are met and technicians and servicing companies adhere to the law.
The Roadshows continue on Saturday 9 November 2019. Next up is for those in the Gauteng, Mpumulanga and North West Province areas. Booking essential!
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More ›The annual SAQCC Fire road shows for 2019 are drawing to a close with only two road shows remaining for this year.
More ›The 1475 Qualification is complete but there has been a delay with completion of the Fire Detection and Gas Suppression qualifications.
More ›At the recent SAQCC Fire committee meeting, the topic of servicing equipment that is not covered under the scope of SANS 1475 was discussed at length.
More ›Our marketing drive this year is being done at the road shows with the focus on creating a relationship with our technicians and completing our committee objectives.
More ›We bid a fond farewell to Astrid Wright, former director of East Rand Fire and a long standing SAQCC Fire Committee member.
More ›A round up of current news
More ›For all technicians and 1475 Companies.
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