Joint inspection campaign targets faulty fire alert systems

A large-scale inspection of building fire alarm systems has begun across Sharjah, according to local media reports.

The campaign is being carried out by Saned Facility Management in cooperation with the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority and the Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority.

According to local media, the initiative aims to identify faults in early warning systems using data collected from the Aman system, which links building fire alarms to emergency control rooms.

Saned Facility Management stated that the first stage of the programme focuses on properties flagged by the Aman system as having technical issues.

Building owners and managers are being contacted and advised to complete repairs through Civil Defence-approved maintenance providers.

The goal is to improve the response time to incidents and reduce the likelihood of property damage or casualties caused by fire.

Aman system used to pinpoint alert faults

The Aman system monitors connected fire alarms and transmits data to the General Directorate of Civil Defence and Saned’s operations centre.

This allows emergency teams to receive alerts immediately when a fire occurs and locate the source quickly.

The data also enables performance monitoring, allowing authorities to track trends and identify problems in early warning equipment.

The system is part of Sharjah’s broader effort to deploy digital tools for fire prevention across buildings and public infrastructure.

Saned said the campaign is ongoing and performance will be reviewed continuously, though no fixed end date has been announced.

Saned highlights importance of maintenance compliance

Eng. Hamid Al Zarouni, Managing Director at Saned Facility Management, said: “At Saned, we are committed to enhancing the efficiency of the public safety system in the Emirate of Sharjah through the early warning system ‘Aman,’ which stands as a top operational priority for us.

“It is considered one of the key pillars of the smart protection system implemented across buildings and facilities in Sharjah.

“The system plays a vital role in minimizing the risk and occurrence of fires by enabling rapid response from rescue and firefighting teams at the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority, thereby helping to prevent human and material losses through early fire detection.”

Al Zarouni added: “Our ongoing partnership with the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority and the Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority reflects our commitment to supporting government efforts in promoting proactive prevention practices and achieving the highest standards of safety and readiness to protect lives and property.

“It also contributes to building a safe and sustainable environment in the Emirate of Sharjah.”

Long-term campaign to track improvements

The joint committee leading the campaign stated that inspections will continue without a fixed deadline.

Performance data gathered from the Aman system will be used to evaluate how quickly emergency teams respond to alarms and how effectively faults are being addressed.

Property owners are being encouraged to take responsibility for system upkeep by working with approved providers.

Al Zarouni said: “We urge property owners, developers, and management and operations companies to swiftly contract with qualified and approved service providers to carry out and continue preventive maintenance operations, ensuring the protection of lives and assets.”

Saned Facility Management is a subsidiary of Sharjah Asset Management Company, the investment body of the Sharjah Government.

Sharjah building fire systems under inspection in summer readiness drive: Summary

Saned Facility Management has launched a building inspection campaign in Sharjah.

The programme is being run in partnership with the Sharjah Civil Defence Authority and the Sharjah Prevention and Safety Authority.

The inspections are informed by data from the Aman early warning system.

The Aman system connects fire alarms in buildings to control rooms at Civil Defence and Saned.

Properties with detected faults are being prioritised for review.

Property owners are being urged to use Civil Defence-approved providers for repairs.

Eng. Hamid Al Zarouni of Saned said the Aman system is central to Sharjah’s fire prevention strategy.

The campaign will continue without a fixed end date.

Performance data will be used to assess emergency response times and system effectiveness.

Saned Facility Management is owned by Sharjah Asset Management Company.