We all know that fire damage is detrimental. That being said many of us often do not take in the other effects that accompany a fire. Every year property owners, residential and commercial owners alike, experience some form of fire damage to their property. In this article, we want to focus primarily on the commercial and how an up-to-date fire alarm inspection can save you in the long run.
It is estimated there are about 15 deaths and 150 injuries due to hotel and motel fires every year. While it may seem fairly low many incidents could have been prevented with the proper maintenance. Proper fire alarm repair in some accidents could have helped while a simple sprinkler repair could have helped elsewhere. Regular fire alarm inspection ensures all preventative measures are in working order.
What You Cannot See Will Hurt You
Fire alarm service is an extremely important factor if you wish to protect your staff, product and most importantly customers. Without the proper upkeep of your system, you run the risk of developing a massive issue you may not realize until it is too late. Studies have shown that a lack of proper maintenance caused 44% for dry or wet chemical system failure from 2006 to 2010. Depending on the circumstances a proper fire alarm inspection can save you a litany of repairs.
Most of the surface repairs can be taken care of by replacing a few pieces of drywall or painting over a scorched mark. The real issue lies after your fire protection service does not do its job. Take water damage. After dousing the flames many companies use an industrial fan to dry the remnants. However, while everything may appear perfect on the outside you might have residual water in other places. Mold damage can take a series of rooms out of circulation for an extended period of time due to a fire that spread.
What Can You Do To Keep Your Business Safe?
The first thing you need to do is make sure your building is up to code. Your fire protection system is not restricted to just working fire alarms. Perfecting and adhering to a fire safety plan is your first option. Briefing staff and guests will greatly help deter most fires. Next on the list is conducting a fire alarm inspection annually. At least once a year you should make sure all of the bells and whistles are working and active. These few simple things make your business and your customers safer.
