Dennis Kuria

MINISTRY OF LANDS, PUBLIC WORKS, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT STATE DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC WORKS ELECTRICAL DIRECTORATE INSPECTION OF THE STATUS OF THE FIRE DETECTION AND SOUND ALARM SYSTEM DONE ON 24TH JULY, 2024 AT DCI HEADQUARTERS-KIAMBU-MAZINGIRA 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 in conjunction with the client’s representative. 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 fire detection and sound alarm system was not functional. i.e. either the fire panel was faulty or there was power failure to the Fire Panel as it did not turn on despite several attempts to switch it on. • The existing fire detection and sound alarm system mainly comprised of break glasses and sound alarms. • There were no smoke detectors in offices and other rooms and no heat detectors in the kitchens. • There were no LED exit signs. • Some break-glasses were broken or missing while others had their covers on. 1.2. RECOMMENDATION Based on observation we recommend the following: • A new fire detection and alarm system be installed with the main panel at the reception where the existing fire alarm panel is. • Repeater panels be installed for each block and connected to the main panel. • Each floor to have its own loop from their repeater fire panel according to the number of floors (zones). • The existing fire alarm panel be removed. • New fire detection and alarm system be installed with a 1 zone/loop system for the Armory with an addressable fire alarm panel mounted at the reception. • New fire detection and alarm system be installed with a 1 zone/loop system for the Finger prints section with an addressable fire alarm panel. • Training of the client user on the operation and trouble-shooting of the fire detection and sound alarm system. • All Break glasses to be installed should be resettable. • Smoke detectors be installed in the rooms/offices and heat detectors be installed in the kitchens also. • Install LED lit fire exit signs. 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. Fire alarm sounder Smoke detectors- some with their covers Alarm sounder and break-glass Fire Break glass missing Fire Break-glass