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The Importance of Replacing Aging Commercial Fire Alarm Systems
Time and money are constant concerns for any business, and many businesses find it difficult to find the capital needed to maintain, repair, and replace their aging commercial fire alarm systems. Over time, this can present a deadly serious threat to the business because old systems simply won’t provide the protection required to protect lives and property. While it is penny wise, it is ultimately pound foolish and can cost a business dearly should an emergency present itself. Detection Diminished With Age for Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Yesterday’s technology can wear out and lose effectiveness over time. Wires can become loose, shorts can develop, sensors can become blocked, and any number of components can seize up and stop functioning. Many of these problems are not readily apparent and may be missed on a visual inspection. These factors can degrade the detection systems functionality and create gaps in the security envelope that can cost precious moments should a fire ignite. Conditions Can Affect Performance of Older Commercial Fire Alarm Systems The conditions commercial fire alarm systems are subjected to on a daily basis can have a significant impact on their performance in a fire. For example, if the system is situated […]
Read MoreImportance of Commercial Fire Alarm Inspections and Other Fire Safety Procedures
Fire is the worst nightmare of any business owner. The amount of damage and loss that occurs with fire can never be replaced. A fire also threatens the safety of employees and in some cases your customers. A fire can literally ruin your business or cause horrific human loss. The best way to prevent this type of loss and damage from occurring is to perform commercial fire alarm inspections. Benefits of Commercial Fire Alarm Inspections Businesses and most homes have fire alarms systems installed in them. When you construct a new commercial building, you will be required to follow a fire code as to the type of alarm system is needed. Along with following which alarm system you install, you will also be required to schedule regular commercial fire alarm inspections. The benefit of having an inspection will ensure the system is working properly. You do not want to learn of a malfunction at the time of a fire breaking out. The fire alarm inspections will make sure your system is working to cut down on losses and make sure everyone has a chance to leave your building safely. The inspection will help determine other fire safety procedures. Commercial Fire […]
Read MoreCommercial Fire Alarm Systems use Advanced Diagnostics to Prevent Commercial Loss and Save Lives
Fire prevention and safety have come a long way with technology advances. Before the fire alarm systems came into the workplace, business owners relied solely on smoke detectors to alert them to danger. These detectors only warned that smoke was present and somewhere in the building there could be a fire. It was up to the owner or designated employee to alert the fire department to come to their address. The smoke detector did help to minimize property loss and loss of human lives. Today’s commercial fire alarm systems are better solutions and utilize advanced diagnostics to alert you if there is a fire inside of your building. Advancements with Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Commercial Fire Alarm Systems not only detect if there is a fire in your business, but they can also tell you the exact location of the danger. Where the smoke detector alerted of danger, commercial fire alarm systems use an addressable head to display exactly where in your building the fire is located. This screen not only shows you where the fire is burning, but it can also show if any people in the area would be at risk. Prevent Commercial Loss and Save Lives Knowing […]
Read MoreCommercial Fire Alarm Monitoring Keeps the Fires Away
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 Maximizes Response Moments matter in a fire and a commercial fire alarm monitoring service can relay critical details of a […]
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