Testing And Inspections Are Necessary To Ensure Your Commercial Fire Alarm System Functions Properly When Needed
The testing and inspection requirements for a commercial fire alarm system are set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA-72). Testing does more than just allowing a business to stay in business. It ensures that your commercial fire alarm system will function properly when needed if and when a fire threat is present. NFPA standards establish regulations regarding each testing and inspection requirements for a commercial fire alarm system. Failing to adhere to these standards can have serious consequences including revocation of certificate of occupancy, cancellation of insurance policies, denial of claims, and exposure to both civil and criminal liability if a fire breaks out. Perhaps just as important is the potential for property damage, personal injuries, or wrongful deaths. Testing requirements for your commercial fire alarm system For a commercial fire alarm system connected to a supervising station, testing must be performed for all of the fire alarm system functions, fuses, interfaces, lamps/LEDs, power supplies, and transponders on an annual basis. These testing requirements also include batteries, fiber-optic power cables, control units, and annunciators. For a commercial fire alarm system that is not connected to a supervising station, testing must be performed for the fire alarm system functions, […]
Read MoreThe Only Way To Ensure Your Commercial Fire Alarm System Is In Proper Working Order Is To Properly Accomplish Maintenance, Testing and Inspection
Installing a commercial fire alarm system in your business is a significant investment. As with any major business investment it is critical that it is in proper working order each and every day. The only way to achieve this level of performance and reliability is to have it properly maintained, inspected and tested. Maintenance Don’t trust the maintenance of your commercial fire alarm system to inexperienced personnel. An untrained individual may overlook important details. Put your trust in knowledgeable and qualified service people to maintain your alarm system in a way that will protect your employees and building assets. Testing Prior to conducting fire alarm system testing make sure you notify your employees or others in the building. This will help to avoid confusion during a test as well as in an actual emergency. Don’t trust the testing of your commercial fire alarm system to anyone. Put your trust in knowledgeable and qualified service people to test your commercial fire alarm system in a way that will protect your employees and building assets. Inspections Your commercial fire alarm system should be inspected when it is installed and then at periodic and regular intervals as long as you have the system. […]
Read MoreDon’t Stress Over Finding The Right Commercial Fire Alarm System – Contact 1st Alarm
Finding the right commercial fire alarm system that satisfies the needs of your business by sorting through the many options, features and functionalities can easily overwhelm a business owner. Don’t let this happen to you, instead make life a lot simpler just by contacting the professionals at 1s Alarm. Wireless commercial fire alarm systems Wireless commercial fire alarm systems provide a business with the flexibility of making adjustments as business grows and their fire protection needs change over time. Wireless commercial fire alarm systems can easily support continuous monitoring by remote monitoring stations thus ensuring 24/7/365 protection for a business. A commercial fire alarm system provides information on each and every detector in the system. These systems can easily mean the difference between sustaining damage to a relatively small area within a facility or losing the entire structure. Modern commercial fire alarm systems Modern commercial fire alarm systems segment a building into zones which are monitored and controlled via a centralized control panel. When a detector within one of these zones is activated, a signal is sent to and received by the central control panel identifying the affected zone and location of threat. This type of notification helps direct emergency […]
Read MoreModern Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Provide 24/7/365 Unblinking Protection
Modern commercial fire alarm systems provide 24-hour, unblinking protection over your property, inventory, personnel, and customers. Commercial fire alarm systems are vital for the protection of businesses large and small. Choose the commercial fire alarm system that meets your needs In order to have the best and most effective commercial fire alarm system installed in your business you need to rely on the professionals. 1st Alarm has a dedicated team of certified professionals ready to help you determine which systems and features are best suited to your specific needs. The 1st Alarm team will help you factor in every consideration including everything from inherent threats associated with your business and industry up to and including the design and construction of the structure. 1st Alarm knows your business is unique and will ensure your commercial fire alarm system will provide optimal coverage and the highest degree of protection possible. Design, Installation, testing, maintenance and repair The 1st Alarm’s team matches the design of your commercial fire alarm system with your needs and your budget. The 1st Alarm team is there for you from the initial design phase through installation and testing. !st Alarm is also there after the initial installation to […]
Read MoreRegular Testing Of Your Commercial Fire Alarm System Helps Ensure It Will Function Properly If And When It Is Needed
Regular testing of your commercial fire alarm system helps identify flaws and faults in the system to ensure that if a fire occurs, the system will function as designed. Commercial fire alarm systems are not flawless and over time parts can wear out, sensors can become blocked, and wires come loose. Regular testing is not only a good idea, it is required by law. National Fire Protection Association Standards for testing and inspection NFPA standards require business owners to conduct numerous tests and inspections of both monitored and unmonitored systems. For monitored systems, a weekly inspection of interfaces, LED’s, etc. Each quarter, the NFPA standards require testing of switches/tamper switches. Twice a year, batteries must be tested for swelling, loose connections, and voltage. Among other things, this testing helps ensure that batteries will function properly should power loss occur. Once every year, testing must be conducted on the panel to ensure that LED’s, fuses, etc. are operating properly. Annual testing is also required on battery chargers and batteries. Annual inspections must also be conducted of horns, sirens, strobe lights, bells, and other audio elements of the system. Smoke detectors and smoke detectors must also be inspected and cleaned to ensure […]
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