Case Study · Fire Protection
Turffontein Fire Protection Project
923 kL Fire Water Storage for Fireco
Dedicated Fire Water Storage for Industrial Fire Protection Infrastructure
Reliable fire protection infrastructure starts with dependable water storage. Videx Tanks was appointed by Fireco Pty Ltd to supply, deliver and install a dedicated fire water storage solution for a fire protection project in Turffontein, Johannesburg.
The completed installation comprises three cylindrical Aluzinc steel water storage tanks providing a combined effective storage capacity of 923 kL, supporting the site's fire protection requirements while delivering long-term durability and low maintenance performance.
Project Overview
- Client
- Fireco Pty Ltd JHB
- Location
- Turffontein, Johannesburg
- Application
- Fire Water Storage
- Tank Type
- Cylindrical Aluzinc Steel Tanks
- Quantity
- 3 Tanks
- Total Effective Capacity
- 923.40 kL
- Scope
- Supply, Delivery & Installation
The Challenge
The project required multiple fire water storage tanks to support a dedicated fire protection system within an existing industrial environment. The installation needed to maximise available space while providing reliable storage capacity and maintaining ease of maintenance and access.
- Dedicated fire water storage for an existing industrial site
- Maximise capacity within a constrained footprint
- Reliable water supply for fire protection infrastructure
- Long service life with low maintenance
- Easy access for inspections and maintenance
Videx Solution
Videx supplied and installed three cylindrical Aluzinc steel tanks configured specifically for fire protection service, complete with roof structures, access ladders, level indication systems and all required fire protection connections:
- Two 392.28 kL gross / 371.65 kL effective tanks (Ø 7.640 m × 8.557 m)
- One 189.12 kL gross / 180.10 kL effective tank (Ø 5.730 m × 7.334 m)
- Aluzinc steel construction for corrosion resistance
- Spider roof structures and access ladders with safety cages
- Water level indicators and vortex inhibitors
- Ø300 sprinkler outlets and Ø150 hydrant outlet
- Test return, overflow, cooling and drain connections
The modular bolted construction enabled rapid assembly with minimal site disruption, while the Aluzinc steel construction provides exceptional corrosion resistance for decades of dependable service.
Outcome
The completed Turffontein installation now benefits from more than 923,000 litres of dedicated fire water storage capacity, delivering reliable fire protection support, improved site resilience and long-term corrosion resistance.
The project demonstrates how multiple cylindrical storage tanks can be effectively integrated into constrained industrial environments while providing dependable fire protection water reserves.
Project Features
- 923.40 kL Combined Effective Fire Water Storage
- 3 × Cylindrical Aluzinc Steel Tanks
- Engineered for ASIB-style Fire Protection Service
- Sprinkler & Hydrant Outlets
- Vortex Inhibitors & Test Returns
- Compact, Space-Efficient Footprint
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