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The 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 MoreA Properly Maintained, Inspected And Tested Commercial Fire Alarm System Is Critical To The Protection Of Your Business
Installing commercial fire alarm system in your business is a significant investment. As such it is critical that you ensure 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. Maintaining your system A commercial fire alarm system that is under five years old should not require much maintenance. Make sure the units are dust-free and check them for corrosion. Don’t trust the maintenance of your alarm system to inexperienced personnel. These untrained individuals may overlook important details because nothing looks broken. It takes knowledgeable and qualified service people to maintain your alarm system in a way that will protect your employees and building assets. Contact the commercial fire alarm system professionals at 1st Alarm. Inspection of your system Your alarm system should be inspected when it is installed and then at periodic and regular intervals as long as you have the system. The instructions given by the manufacturer should be followed to the letter in order to make sure everything is in working order. Don’t trust these critical inspections to untrained personnel. Contact the commercial fire alarm system professionals at 1st Alarm. Testing your […]
Read MoreProperly Maintaining Your Commercial Fire Alarm System Is Critical To The Protection Of Your Business
A commercial fire alarm system is a complex machine that requires regular maintenance to ensure it will function the way it needs to if a fire breaks out. Failing to properly maintain your commercial fire alarm systems can have serious consequences including loss of life, loss of property, and denial of an insurance claim if it’s determined that faulty maintenance played a role in the disaster. Maintenance, repair and testing of your commercial fire alarm system should only be performed by qualified technicians who know how to correct deficiencies and keep the system operational. Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Manuals Following the manufacturer’s manual for your commercial fire alarm system is crucial to maintaining each specific component and the functionality of each feature for your system. Moreover, records related to the servicing of your commercial fire alarm system can help guide maintenance personnel to known issues that may still be ongoing. As a business owner, you should expect that the older your commercial fire alarm system is, more problems might pop up that need immediate attention. Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Maintenance The first step of any maintenance program for your commercial fire alarm system involves testing and calibrating the system’s sensors. […]
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