Owning a business means you have to protect yourself against the possibility of a fire. A commercial fire alarm system is required by law for any business with ten or more employees and you also have to have a fire prevention plan in place. The fire alarm system is not only required to be in place, it has to be in proper working condition and must meet state and federal standards. Make sure you are maintaining your commercial fire alarm system correctly.

Commercial Fire Alarm System Age

At certain stages of your commercial fire alarm system’s life, it will require maintenance checks. Once your system reaches the age of five years, you can start to expect certain failures or breakdowns. The environment has a large impact on the different components of these systems. Humidity, temperature and even fluctuations in voltages can impact the parts of your system causing them to malfunction.

The older your system becomes; the more repairs you can expect to need on your unit. Systems fifteen years old can still be useful as long as you’ve completed proper maintenance during these years. These older systems will require more repairs. Systems over twenty years old should be replaced. The chance of a complete system failure at this age is high. Check with 1st Alarm to discuss an affordable and reliable replacement for your business.

Maintain Your Commercial Fire Alarm System

The most important aspect of having a commercial fire alarm system is maintaining its performance. There are tests and calibrations that need to be performed to ensure specific sensors are working correctly. These tests should be performed by professionals who understand failure modes and reinstallation requirements before testing is started.

Five Steps to Maintain Your Commercial Fire Alarm System

When it’s time for your commercial fire alarm system to be checked there are five recommended steps. These steps should be performed by professionals who have received the proper training or you risk a failure with your system. A failure puts you, your business, and your employees and customers at risk and potentially in violation of state or federal requirements.

  1. Sensors need to calibrated and tested including the smoke and flame detectors.
  2. Alarm annunciators and simulate inputs should be tested under very specific instructions.
  3. The system’s batteries should be checked for corrosion as well as the expiration dates on each to ensure they are still active.
  4. The manufacturer’s instructions should be followed to set the system’s alarm sensitivity.
  5. Work with local emergency service providers to test the input of the alarm system. Make sure you are properly connected and they receive alerts should there ever be an emergency.

Put Your Trust in a Reliable Commercial Fire Alarm Company

The 1st Alarm team understands your commercial fire alarm systems needs. 1st Alarm knows how to protect our clients from the dangers of fire and the damage it can cause. Our commercial fire alarm monitoring services protect businesses in Abilene, Amarillo, El Paso, Lubbock, Midland, San Angelo and Oklahoma City. Contact us to learn more about the myriad of ways our fire alarm monitoring can protect your business. We will be happy to answer your questions and help you determine the best systems and monitoring plan for your budget and operational needs.

The team at 1st Alarm understands that you will have many burning questions on your mind when it comes time to choose the right commercial fire alarm system to protect your property. As a business owner, you know the importance of early fire detection and how it can save you from completely losing your property. 1st Alarm understands the importance as well and will be there for you 24/7 to ensure you are protected. We will also help you to create a fire safety policy for your employees to reduce injuries and prevent human loss should a fire occur. With 1st Alarm and an advanced commercial fire alarm system, you ensure your business is prepared adequately in the event a fire should happen in your business place.

1st Alarm is one of the biggest and best security companies in the region that specializes in both residential and commercial alarm systems as well as commercial fire alarm systems. Serving Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland / Odessa, El Paso, Abilene and San Angelo, we pride ourselves on buying local and hiring local whenever possible. We are committed to offering high quality, professional service with the utmost level of integrity. 1st Alarm is the best commercial fire alarm system company in our region as well.  We have personnel trained and certified to meet your fire alarm system needs.  To learn more about how our commercial fire alarm systems may be a great fit for your company, Request a Quote online or give us a call at 800-276-5559. You can even visit our office near you.