VOX Fire Heidelberg cylindrical fire protection water tanks

Case Study · Fire Protection

VOX Fire Heidelberg
Fire Protection Water Storage Project

ASIB-Compliant Fire Protection Water Storage for Commercial Infrastructure

Videx Tanks supplied, delivered and installed a high-capacity fire protection water storage solution for Vox Fire at a new commercial development in Heidelberg, Gauteng.

The project required reliable ASIB-compliant water storage infrastructure capable of supporting fire protection systems with backup water, while ensuring long-term durability and low maintenance.

Videx installed two cylindrical Aluzinc steel water storage tanks with a combined storage capacity of more than 1 million litres, purpose-built for demanding fire protection applications.

Project Overview

Client: Vox Fire
Location: Heidelberg, Gauteng
Application: Fire Protection Water Storage
Tank Type: Cylindrical Steel Water Tanks
Capacity: 2 × 504 kL Tanks
Total Storage Capacity: 1008 kL
Project Scope: Supply, Delivery & Installation

Close-up view of a Videx cylindrical steel fire protection tank

Two VOX Fire Heidelberg fire protection water tanks on site

The Challenge

Vox Fire required a high-capacity fire protection water storage solution for a new commercial development in Heidelberg. The system needed to provide dependable dedicated reserve capacity for fire protection infrastructure while also delivering backup water resilience during long-term outages.

High-capacity dedicated fire protection water storage
Reliable ASIB-compliant infrastructure
Support for fire protection systems with backup water
Long-term durability in a commercial setting
Low maintenance requirements

Videx Solution

Videx supplied and installed two cylindrical Aluzinc steel water storage tanks with a combined storage capacity exceeding 1 million litres. The system was specifically designed for fire protection applications and included:

ASIB application design
Aluzinc steel construction
Corrosion-resistant tank system
Integrated pipework connections
Access ladders and platforms
Safe access around manholes
Vortex inhibitor system

The modular cylindrical design allowed for efficient on-site installation while maintaining high structural integrity, corrosion resistance and long service life.

Completed VOX Fire Heidelberg cylindrical steel tank installation

Close-up of tank ladder and steel panel connections

Outcome

The installation now provides reliable dedicated fire protection water storage capacity for the development, supporting critical fire safety infrastructure and ensuring long-term operational reliability.

It also adds valuable backup water capacity for prolonged water outages, demonstrating Videx Tanks' ability to deliver large-scale commercial water storage solutions for fire protection applications across South Africa.