An Ounce Of Prevention Is Better Than A Pound Of Cure When It Comes Ensuring Proper Operation Of Your Commercial Fire Alarm System
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 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 MoreWhen It Is Time To Hire A Commercial Fire Alarm Installation And Monitoring Company – Hire The Best – Hire 1st Alarm
There are a lot of commercial fire alarm companies that want to be your business. If you are considering hiring one for your business, it is important that you ask the right questions and in doing so your decision will be easy. 1st Alarm is the best choice when it comes to hiring a commercial fire alarm installation and monitoring company. You will want a commercial fire alarm installation and monitoring company that is experienced You will want a commercial fire alarm company that is experienced with all fire alarm systems. If a commercial fire alarm company has not previously worked with your fire alarms, then they are not going to know if your alarms are working properly or not. Determine what actions will be taken in the event of a fire alarm and how quickly the response will be 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 for those actions in the event of a received alarm. When you know the expected response time and what actions the monitoring service will take, you can ensure you’re receiving […]
Read MoreA 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. […]
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