Fire Protection Systems Design - Equipment Procurement - Construction & Installation o Fire Suppression System Testing (NFPA 11, 13, 25) o Smoke Control Systems T&C o Cause & Effect Fire Matrix Design and Implementation o Fire CFD Modelling (BS 7974 , BS 9991, BS 9999, ADB, NFPA 101) o Fire Safety Training For Hotel and Hospital Staff o Building Fire Strategy Report (ADB) o FLS Consultant: email : info@refabse.com
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REFABS The Fire Services Hub
We are RE-liable F-ire A-nd B-uilding
S-ervices Engineers And Top Fire Protection Equipment Suppliers and Installation Contractors. These include fire stopping, detection, alarm and suppression systems. We cover a wide range of Fire Protection Engineering aspects, including building code consulting, performance based design and fire protection strategies.
Our Fire CFD team provides alternative Performance-based, Engineered solutions to Fire Safety Design, whilst offering both flexibility to Architectural designs and cost-effectiveness to building owners. ​
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Do you need to extend the travel distances within common corridors of residential or commercial buildings? Do you need an analysis of smoke behaviour within the atrium? You will find the solution here.
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The Performance based fire safety design solution will be at least equivalent to the Deemed-to-Satisfy.
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Our FLS Consultancy includes:
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Water based fire suppression (sprinklers/hose reel/hydrant)
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Special suppression (Gaseous, FM200 for server/Foam/Water spray)
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Smoke control (Staircase & Lift pressurisation / Atrium smoke extract)
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Fire Alarm Panel Interfacing and Integration (Cause & Effect Fire Matrix)
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Fire stopping of services penetration
"As a Design Engineer for Building Services, including fire fighting, often I encounter Architectural designs that require engineered solutions. In a recent case I was faced with the task of complying with the Life Safety Code NFPA 101, which provides for safe egress from the building. I needed to ensure compliance by designing the smoke control system in accordance with NFPA 92 B standard which recommends keeping the Make Up Air velocity under 1 m/s. Unfortunately the Architectural concept could not accommodate this requirement owing to the provided area of the supply louvers. The solution was to approach REFABS to verify, through their Fire CFD experts, an alternative engineered solution. This worked well for us as we were able to agree with the Architect and also comply with NFPA 101. I definitely would recommend REFABS Fire CFD Consultants". Peter Odhiambo, Mechanical Engineer at GEDOX Inc.
Our Performance Based Fire Safety Design for smoke control makes reference to the following resources:
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IFC/IBC - section 909
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NFPA 92, 101 (chapter 5)
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BS 9999/1, ADB (Reg 2010)
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ABCB / NCC / ABC - clause A2.2(4)
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Smoke Control Association (SCA)
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SFPE Handbook
Fire Protection Products and Services
We major in three key aspects of Fire Protection:
Fire Protection Design & Fire Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
As a Fire Protection or Mechanical Engineer, right sizing smoke extraction fans is key. We computationally model buildings with a real fire scenario helping you correctly size and locate fans for smoke control. Are you an Architect needing an engineered solution like extending travel distances through our Performance based approach? Talk to us. We produce Fire Safety Strategic Reports aligned with the British Building Regulation 2010 code as guided by AD B (Requirements B1-B5 and Regulation 38), BS 9999/1 and 7974 standards. In addition we will also offer performance based smoke control design aligned with the US NFPA 101 building code as guided by NFPA 92.
Fire Protection And Suppression Equipment Supply And Installation Contractors
We supply and install equipment for Passive and Active Fire Protection and Fire fighting. Our products range from Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Extinguishers to Fire Pumps and fire hydrants. Others include rolling fire and smoke curtains, smoke extraction and Make Up Air fans, Kitchen Hood Ansul Fire Suppression Systems, Foam Deluge, Water Spray Nozzles, FM200 Data Centre Suppression Systems, Smoke, heat, beam, flame, Sounder base detectors. Car park CO and LPG detectors, Jet fans (axial and centrifugal). We also supply Fire Stop Protection Seals, Joints, Coatings and Fire rated Ductwork. Fire Alarm Panels, Strobe horns, flashers. Sprinklers, Flow Switches, Tamper Switches, landing valve, Breeching inlet, pillar hydrants, hose reels.
Fire Safety Equipment Inspection Testing & Maintenance (ITM)
We provide ITM for fixed water-based fire protection systems complying with NFPA 20 & 25 (Fire pumps churn test), NFPA 24 & 25 (Hydrants), NFPA 13 & 25 (Sprinklers) and NFPA 11 (Foam Deluge). Our Fire Risk Engineers will give vital feedback so your systems can comply with the statutory framework.
We are known to serve both local and International players. These are some of the services our partners have enjoyed:
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Dormans Coffee (International Coffee Brand situated at Tatu City, Kenya) - as fire suppression systems contractors, we installed their Fire Hydrants System.
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Hyatt Regency (International Hospitality Brand) - as fire suppression systems contractors and consultants, we designed and installed their fire sprinkler zone control valve units (non-return valve, butterfly valve flow and tamper switches). In addition we are the commissioning Engineers for their Fire Life Safety Systems including Integration of Fire Alarm Panel (See T&C Video).
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IBERAFRICA (International Thermal Energy Suppliers) - as fire safety and alarm systems contractors, we installed their repaired rotameter and multistage Jockey pump. We also installed their new impeller for the centrifugal electric fire pump. We also conduct annual churn test for them.​
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Trade Development Bank (TDB - International Banking Brand) - as Fire safety and protection consultants, we performed computational modeling of fire and smoke travel. With the results obtained, we designed and sized their Atrium Smoke extraction system for safe evacuation within tenable conditions.
Our Fire Life Safety Engineering services for design, procurement and installation and Testing & Commissioning (T&C), cover these and more:
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Fire / Smoke detection systems
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Water based fire suppression (sprinklers/hose reel/hydrant)
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Special suppression (Gaseous, FM200 for server/Foam/Water spray)
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Smoke control (Staircase & Lift pressurisation / Atrium smoke extract)
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Fire Alarm Panel Interfacing and Integration (Cause & Effect Fire Matrix Expert) - we specialise in Honeywell (Notifier) and Edwards systems
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Fire stopping of services penetration
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Means of Egress