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Proper Maintenance, Testing and Inspection Are The Best Actions For Ensuring Your Commercial Fire Alarm System Works When Needed
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. Maintaining your commercial fire alarm system 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 commercial fire alarm system in a way that will protect your employees and building assets. Testing your commercial fire alarm system 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. Inspecting your commercial fire alarm system Your commercial fire alarm system should be inspected when […]
Read MoreImproper Maintenance And Inspection Are The Leading Cause For Failure Of Commercial Fire Alarm Systems
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 MoreWarnings From A Commercial Fire Alarm System Could Prevent Serious Injuries Or Even Death
A commercial fire alarm system will provide warning of a danger to occupants so they have time to evacuate a property and prevent serious injuries or even death. Technology has made it possible for these systems to pinpoint the exact location of the heat or smoke that’s of concern inside your building. There are some older versions of fire alarm systems still in use which may be using buzzers or belt methods. If you are interested in updating or inspecting your fire alarm system, contact 1st Alarm Fire Today. Inspecting Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Local authorities and insurance carriers require routine inspections of commercial fire alarm systems. As a business owner, you are responsible for scheduling and ensuring these inspections are carried out within the specified time frame. An inspection by a certified technician will give you confirmation that your system and all its components are in proper working condition. The technician will also make sure there has been no damage to your system or anything that would impair its operation. With each inspection, you should also compile documentation that the system and its components have been checked and found to be in proper working condition. When to Schedule Commercial […]
Read MoreMaintaining 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 […]
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