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Don’t Let A Fire Destroy Your Investment – Rely On Commercial Fire Alarm Monitoring To Protect Your Property
Fires grow quickly and commercial fire alarm monitoring can save lives and protect property. It can keep your inventory and equipment from burning up. It can also minimize repair costs and downtime so that lost revenue and remodeling don’t burn a hole in your budget. Dollar for dollar, commercial fire alarm monitoring is one of the soundest investments you can make in your business. Commercial Fire Alarm Monitoring Automates Your Protection A monitored fire alarm system is connected to an annunciator panel. When the alarm goes off, it sends a wireless signal to the monitoring station which then contacts emergency responders. Day or night, this communication is instant and requires no input or action from you. This buys you critical moments to evacuate the building and focus on the lives of personnel and customers without having to worry about dialing 911 until you know everyone is safe and sound. It also offers a full layer of protection during hours and days when the building is unoccupied including evenings, the wee hours of the morning, or holidays. Commercial Fire Alarm Monitoring Helps Shorten Response Times Moments matter in a fire and a commercial fire alarm monitoring service can relay critical details […]
Read MoreThings You Should Consider Before Hiring A Commercial Fire Alarm Monitoring Company
There are a lot of commercial fire alarm monitoring companies that want to be your company of choice. If you are considering hiring one for your business, some facts you should know is that not all of the companies that offer this service will do a good job for you. There are some questions you should ask the commercial fire alarm monitoring company you are considering for the job. Can They Effectively Monitor Your Fire Alarm System? You will want a monitoring company that is experienced with all fire alarm systems, especially the one your business is using. The first question you should ask is if they are familiar and know how to work with the system you have. If a commercial fire alarm monitoring company has not previously worked with your fire alarms, then they are not going to know if your alarms are working properly or not. You will want verification they have monitored your type of system previously. What is the process for Commercial Fire Alarm Monitoring? Find out what the employees of the commercial fire alarm monitoring company will do in the event of an alarm. You will also want to know the anticipated response time […]
Read MoreSteps To Ensure Your Commercial Fire Alarm System Continues To Function Properly
When you have spent the money it costs to have a commercial fire alarm system installed in your commercial space – you want to make sure that it is in proper working order each and every day. The only way to do this is to have it properly maintained, inspected and tested on a regular basis. Be sure to talk to your insurance carrier once you decide on having a commercial fire alarm system installed. Many insurance companies offer a significant savings when your building is equipped with a commercial fire alarm system – on the other hand, may not fully insure you if you don’t have one. Inspection of your commercial fire alarm system To start out – 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. Depending on the type of business you have, some systems are required to be inspected. The instructions given by the manufacturer should be followed to the letter in order to make sure everything is in working order. Testing your commercial fire alarm system Inspection and testing are two different things. Just as you test your […]
Read MoreRoutine Inspection, Testing And Maintenance On Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Reduces Failure Rates
Routine inspection, testing, and maintenance of commercial fire alarm systems is essential for keeping them 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 fire alarm operation, an ounce of prevention is most definitely easier to swallow than the pound of cure. Some of the most common causes of commercial fire alarm systems failures are also some of the easiest to identify and correct. 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 […]
Read MoreNFPA Testing And Inspection Requirements For Your Commercial Fire Alarm System
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sets forth requirements for testing, inspection, and maintenance of a commercial fire alarm system. These are listed under the National Fire Alarm Code also known as NPFA-72. In Texas, businesses are required to adhere to these standards in order to receive and maintain their certificate of occupancy. Required Annual Tests for a Commercial Fire Alarm System 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, fire/gas detectors, heat detectors, radiant energy detectors, and smoke detectors. The code requires testing on all digital alarm transmitters, digital radio alarm transmitters, and McCulloh transmitters. Required Semi-Annual Inspections for a Commercial Fire Alarm System Semi-annual inspections are required for radiant energy fire detectors and batteries. Required Quarterly Tests for a Commercial Fire Alarm System For a commercial fire alarm system that is not connected to a supervising station, businesses are required to test the functions, fuses, interfaces, LEDs/lamps, power supplies including […]
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