Fire Protection Systems in Sri Lanka — Complete Guide to Fire Safety Engineering
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Fire Protection Systems in Sri Lanka — Complete Guide to Fire Safety Engineering

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HAMS ENGINEERING (PVT) LTDPublished July 31, 2026

Fire Protection Engineering in Sri Lanka

Fire protection is a life-safety system, not an optional extra. Every commercial, industrial, and hospitality building in Sri Lanka requires compliant fire protection systems designed and installed by a qualified fire protection contractor.

Active vs Passive Fire Protection

| Type | Examples | |-----|----------| | Active | Sprinklers, hydrants, alarms, gas suppression | | Passive | Fire doors, fire-rated walls, compartmentation |

Fire Protection Systems We Install

Fire Hydrant Systems

  • Outdoor and indoor hydrants
  • Fire pumps (electric & diesel)
  • Hydrant landing valves and hoses

Fire Sprinkler Systems

  • Wet, dry, and pre-action systems
  • ESFR sprinklers for high-challenge fires
  • Concealed and pendent sprinklers

Fire Alarm & Detection

  • Conventional and addressable systems
  • Smoke, heat, and beam detectors
  • Manual call points and sounders

Gas Suppression

  • FM-200, CO2, and inert gas systems
  • For server rooms, archives, and switchgear rooms

Standards We Follow

| Standard | Scope | |---------|-------| | NFPA 13 | Sprinkler system installation | | NFPA 14 | Standpipe and hydrant systems | | NFPA 72 | Fire alarm systems | | BS EN 12845 | Fixed firefighting systems | | BS 9999 | Fire safety in buildings |

Industries Served

  • Commercial high-rises
  • Hotels and hospitality
  • Manufacturing and warehouses
  • Hospitals and healthcare
  • Data centres and telecom facilities

Testing & Maintenance

  • Quarterly and annual inspections
  • Flow and pressure testing
  • Alarm testing
  • Pump churn tests
  • Compliance certification

Contact HAMS Engineering

HAMS Engineering is a CIDA registered MEP contractor (PV 00267372) delivering NFPA-compliant fire protection systems across Sri Lanka.

📞 +94 76 066 0861

📧 info@hhkplumbing.com

Protect your people and property — contact HAMS Engineering for fire protection design, installation, and maintenance.

Need help with your engineering project?

Contact HAMS Engineering — +94 76 066 0861 or info@hhkplumbing.com

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