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A Professionally Installed Commercial Fire Alarm System Is The Best Way To Reduce The Risk Of Loss Due To Fire
A commercial fire alarm system is important to your safety, the safety of your employees and the protection of your business. A fire alarm system that is installed and maintained by professionals is critical to ensuring you and your business stay protected in the event of a fire. Act today to ensure you reduce your risk of loss due to fire. Professional installation of your commercial fire alarm system is a must Insist on professional installation of your commercial fire alarm system and always do your research before selecting the company you plan to work with. Make your life easier by starting with a dependable and well qualified fire alarm system company like 1st Alarm. Commercial fire alarm system inspections are not a DIY project Commercial fire alarm systems need to be inspected on a routine basis. Make sure to schedule your system inspections with a dependable and well qualified fire alarm system company like 1st Alarm. Problems are easier to fix if they are identified as soon as possible. System maintenance Routine maintenance for your commercial fire alarm system should be scheduled and performed by professionals who are certified to work on your system. Rely on 1st Alarm to […]
Read MoreA Professionally Installed And Monitored Commercial Fire Alarm System Is The Best Way To Safeguard Your Business And Minimize Potential Losses Due To A Fire
A small undetected fire can quickly escalate into a full and devastating blaze. The losses resulting from a fire can be catastrophic for a business. Having a commercial fire alarm system professionally installed and monitored is the best way to safeguard your business and minimize the potential loss from even a small fire. Manual activation versus automatic detection for a commercial fire alarm system Every business needs a comprehensive commercial fire alarm system. A truly comprehensive system will include both manual activation features as well as automatic features. Fire, heat and smoke detectors can detect and pinpoint a fire’s location long before the threat reaches a critical state. Manual fire alarm pull stations and audible alarms enhance the protection level provided by the fire alarm system by ensuring all aspects of detection, notification and response are combined and coordinated. Choosing the proper type of detectors and alarm will help ensure you have the best detection and notification coverage as well as help reduce the potential for false alarms. Continuous 24/7/365 monitoring is a must A commercial fire alarm system coupled with continuous around the clock monitoring ensures your system not only provides rapid detection but the all important rapid response. […]
Read MoreCommercial Fire Alarm System Inspections
Keeping your commercial fire alarm system working properly requires routine inspections. These systems are designed as a quick-response method to alert you and the occupants of your building of a threat so a safe evacuation can be done. Commercial fire alarm system inspections needs to be performed by specialists who understand how the systems work and know what to look for as far as possible malfunctions. Below is the typical process that is followed to make sure your system is operating correctly. Report Inspection Times to Local Authorities The fire alarm inspectors need to notify your local emergency response team that they will be performing an inspection of your commercial fire alarm system. During the inspection, it will be necessary to test the operation of the alerts and emergency services needs to be aware they are not needed to report to the property, that it is a test of the equipment. Two Technicians will Perform Inspection When you schedule the inspection of your commercial fire alarm system, you can expect two technicians to arrive at your property. One of the two will station him or herself by the fire alarm panel and the other will proceed into the interior to […]
Read MoreThe Key To Ensuring Your Commercial Fire Alarm System Operates Properly When Needed Is Performing Required Inspections, Testing And Maintenance
Routine inspection, testing, and maintenance are essential for keeping your commercial fire alarm system operational. 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 to swallow than a pound of cure. 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 the smoke detector thus negatively impacting the sensitivity of the unit. It can lead to false alarms that go off without warning, or when a fire erupts, the clogged sensor chamber can slow response time or lead to a total system failure. Commercial fire alarm systems versus high ceilings Another common maintenance problem with commercial fire alarm systems involves the high ceilings that most systems have to contend with. Whether in a warehouse or retail space, high ceilings create the space needed to do business. However, the height of these rooms can create significant time for […]
Read MoreCommercial Fire Alarm System Inspection And Testing Requirements
The testing, inspection, and maintenance requirements for a commercial fire alarm system are set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA-72). Businesses are required to adhere to these standards in order to receive and maintain their certificate of occupancy. Testing does more than just allowing a business to stay in business. It ensures that your commercial fire alarm system will function properly when called upon to provide the necessary protection. The NFPA standards establish regulations regarding each testing and inspection requirement so that a commercial fire alarm system will perform properly if a fire breaks out. 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 and causes property damage, personal injuries, or wrongful deaths. Required Testing For a commercial fire alarm system connected to a supervising station, businesses are required to test the fire alarm’s functions, fuses, interfaces, lamps/LEDs, power supplies, and transponders on an annual basis. This includes testing batteries, fiber-optic power cables, control units, and annunciators. Initiating devices must also be tested annually. These include duct detectors, fire suppression systems, […]
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