COMPANY IN BRIEF

Ognax was established in 2007 and provides client focused, fire consulting and engineering solutions. We provide strategic advice and fire prevention solutions through specialized fire safety designs and systems, inspection and risk assessment.

Our work is rooted in fire science.

Our main focus is to be our clients preferred Fire Detection and Suppression Engineers.

Integrity and hard work ensures that we exceed our client’s expectations. Over the years we have built strong relationships with our clients, by tailoring our response to meet and exceed their objectives and also maintaining fire engineering solutions of the highest standard. We have been involved in a number of successful projects in Southern Africa and our aim is to broaden our horizons in Africa.

In everything that we do, we subscribe to good corporate governance and business ethics. We are able to take on the most challenging projects and complete them on time and according to budget.

SERVICES

  • Design and supervision of electrical and mechanical fire requirements
  • Fire Protection
  • Gas Suppression
  • Inspections for Compliance to National Regulations
  • Preparation and maintenance of Maintenance Contracts
  • Design, Specification, Tender and Project Management of new capital works
  • Management of Fire Safety Systems in buildings with respect to service providers

SUPPLIERS

Technoswitch
Brigit Systems
United Technologies
Apollo
Vesda
Tyco
Xtralis
KAC
Ziton
Fire & Security Techniques
Aritech

THE TEAM BEHIND THE SOLUTIONS

Richard Muir – CEO

Richard founded Ognax in 2007. Richard has been in the fire industry since 1987 and has a tertiary education in building science and electrical engineering. He has worked in installation, design, supply and compliance capacities for fire detection and gas suppression in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana and Nigeria.  His expertise and knowledge of his industry puts him in the forefront in his field.

Adrienne Tarr – Administration Manager

Adrienne has worked in the property industry for more than 20 years performing a wide range of duties including PA and property administration.  She also branched out into the sphere of tourism whilst residing in Zambia in the early 2000’s by running a silver service bush catering company. She has a Master Property Practitioners Diploma, an NQF Level 5 qualification and manages the administration division of Ognax.