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Maintaining Your Commercial Fire Alarm System Is The Only Way To Protect Yourself Against A Fire
Owning a business means you have to protect yourself against the possibility of a fire. A commercial fire alarm system is not only required to be in place, it has to operate properly when needed. Make sure you are maintaining your commercial fire alarm system correctly. Commercial Fire Alarm System Age Once your commercial fire alarm system reaches the age of five years, certain failures or breakdowns become more likely. 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. Systems fifteen years old can still be useful as long as you’ve completed proper maintenance during these years. Systems over twenty years old should be replaced. The chance of a complete system failure at this age is high. Steps to Maintaining 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 proper training otherwise you risk a failure with your system. A failure puts you, your business, and your employees and customers at risk and potentially in […]
Read MoreHave Your Commercial Fire Alarm System Professionally Installed Because Mere Seconds Can Separate Survivors From Fire Victims
As a fire begins to engulf a structure it consumes precious oxygen, makes corridors impassable and blocks routes of escape. Mere seconds can separate survivors from fire victims. A commercial fire alarm system gives business owners the time they need to get everyone out of the business and away from danger. A professionally installed commercial fire alarm system from 1st Alarm is not only a sound affordable investment but can protect your business and your employees. Smolder to raging fire in seconds Many people are surprised to learn that fires can double in size every minute. The heat and smoke generated during the combustion process can cause confusion and fear making evacuation all but impossible. When a heat detector or smoke sensor detects a rapid rise in temperature within their coverage zone, they trigger the alarm. Thus, fire alarm systems are designed to detect a fire early before it has had a chance to engulf rooms and passageways in flames. Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Save the Day Commercial fire alarm systems are designed to sound an alert when they detect the slightest evidence of smoke and heat. This alerts everyone in the immediate vicinity to the presence of a fire […]
Read MoreAn Ounce Of Prevention Is Better Than A Pound Of Cure When It Comes Ensuring Proper Operation Of Your Commercial Fire Alarm System
When commercial fire alarm systems are not properly maintained, they become prone to failures that can cost lives and increase the amount of damage a property can sustain. When it comes to commercial fire alarm operation, an ounce of prevention is most definitely easier than a pound of cure when the only cure involves recovering from massive losses and injuries following a fire. Dirt and dust are commercial fire alarm systems worst enemies Dirty smoke detectors and clogged sensors are responsible for a significant number of commercial fire alarm systems failures. Dirt, dust, insect remains, and lint can build up within a smoke detector and can lead to false alarms, or when a fire erupts can slow response time or lead to a total system failure. Commercial fire alarm systems versus high ceilings High ceilings create the space needed to do business. However, the height of these rooms can create significant time for air to cool before it reaches the smoke and heat sensors. This means that a fire can burn and smolder for a longer time before it is detected which increases the likelihood of catastrophic damage. Regular maintenance and inspections ensure that the sensors are properly placed and […]
Read MoreDon’t Drill Holes In Your Walls Instead Install A Wireless Home Security System And Video Surveillance System In Your Midland Texas Home
Video surveillance systems have become more affordable and more accessible to install as wireless technology evolves. There is no longer any need to drill holes in your walls or run wires up and across the living area of your home. Home security systems and video surveillance systems in Midland TX can now be installed in your home or business in a matter of hours saving you money on installation costs. Remote Viewing With a video surveillance system, you have the ability to monitor your Midland TX property wherever you travel. Surveillance feed is available on any smartphone, laptop, or tablet anywhere on the globe as long as you have access to the internet. Through the simple process of logging onto your account, you will have a live feed of what is happening in your home or your business. Ensure Employee Productivity While you have hired employees you trust, there are still incidents that occur while you are away that you may not approve. Some employees may take more extended lunches than allowed; they may be misusing smartphones, or even visiting with friends while they should be attending to customers. Having a video surveillance system in place that you are able […]
Read MoreChoose The Video Surveillance System That Includes The Features That Will Meet Your Needs In Lubbock Texas
Once you have decided that you want to have a video surveillance system installed in or around your Lubbock TX home or business – you need to make sure to choose the system and the provider that will meet your specific needs. One video surveillance system does not fit everyone’s requirements – you need a system that combines all the features that will give you the best results for your situation. Blend hidden security cameras into your environment. The purpose of hidden security cameras is for you to observe the comings and goings of a specific area – but that they can’t be seen by an intruder. Intruders are becoming more and more savvy about where to look for hidden security cameras – so you need to be creative. Make sure that your camera is placed where it blends into the environment. Some outdoor cameras can be disguised to look like a garden hose or a rock in your flower bed. For an indoor hidden camera – think about putting it in AC power adapters, coat hooks, smoke detector or even a stuffed animal. Cost and installation of video surveillance systems There is a broad range of price brackets when […]
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