Dennis Kuria

MINISTRY OF LANDS, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STATE DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS ELECTRICAL DIRECTORATE INSPECTION REPORT FOR THE FIRE DETECTION AND SOUND ALARM SYSTEM DONE ON 22ND JULY, 2024 AT DCI HEADQUARTERS-KIAMBU-FORENSIC LABORATORY COMPLEX ISSUED BY: Chief Engineer (Electrical), Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development, State Department of Public Works, P. O. Box-, Nairobi AUGUST, 2024 ATTENDANCE No. NAME 1. DESIGNATION ORGANIZATION ENG. LAMECK MWAMBI (TEAM CHIEF SUPERINTENDING FIRE SDPW LEADER). OFFICER 2. DENNIS KURIA ELECTRICAL ENGINEER SDPW 3. JACKLINE OGONDA QUANTITY SURVEYOR SDPW 4. NICHOLAS SAYIANKA SENIOR INSPECTOR FIRE SDPW OFFICER 5. Arch. JUSTUS MWENDA SUPERINTENDING LANDSCAPE SDPW ARCHITECT 1.0. INTRODUCTION The inspection was conducted by a team of technical officers from State Department for Public Works. The objective of the Inspection was in line with the client’s request for assessment of the status of the existing fire detection and suppression system. The electrical inspection was mainly focused on the fire detection and sound alarm system which comprises of: Fire Alarm Panel, Smoke detectors, Heat detectors, Break glasses, Alarm sounders, Emergency exit signs and other accessories. 1.1. OBSERVATIONS Upon inspection of the fire detection and sound alarm system, it was established that: • The existing system mainly comprised of break glasses, heat detectors, smoke detectors and sound alarms. • The existing fire detection and sound alarm system was not functional as the fire alarm panel rechargeable battery had discharged. • There was a smoke detector in every room but some had their cover on hence they could not detect smoke in the event of a fire. • There were LED exit signs but some were not functional. • There were no lightning arrestors near the auxiliary fuel tanks to protect them from lightning. • Smoke detector covers could not be removed because of ongoing works. • The system has never been tested. 1.2. RECOMMENDATION Based on observation we recommend the following: • Removed components of the fire detection and sound alarm system be reinstalled. • Investigate why some of the LED exit signs were malfunctional and replace the rechargeable battery if necessary. • Remove the smoke detector covers during testing and commissioning. • The rechargeable battery inside the fire alarm panel be replaced. • Testing and commissioning be executed. • Installation of lightning arrestor for the auxiliary fuel tanks which are located far away from other structures. Report prepared by: Report checked by: …………………… …………………… D. Kuria Eng. Mugendi Ass. P. E. E. P. E. E. 1.3. APPENDIX: SITE PHOTOS Fire alarm control panel-not powered, sound LED lit Emergency exit sign. alarm and break-glass. Fire Break-Glass Fire break-glass Smoke detector Covered Smoke detector Covered Smoke detector