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Enhance The Security Of Your Business With A Professionally Installed Commercial Fire Alarm System
Your business needs a commercial fire alarm system to ensure early warning can be given if a fire breaks out in your complex. Fire alarms are able to be installed in almost any location within a commercial building and will give you more cost effective smoke and fire protection. With greater detection and early warnings, your business is more secure not only for your employees but for your customers as well. Why a commercial fire alarm system is essential to the security of your commercial business When you connect your business to a commercial fire alarm system, you can be assured of an early warning when or if a fire breaks out in your building. Early warning is important so evacuation of your employees can be completed before the fire spreads. These systems are able to notify emergency teams in case there are any injuries. The Fire Department will also be notified immediately for a faster response time. Types of commercial fire alarm system detectors You can use a particular kind of detector or a combination of them. The different detectors work by sensing one or more elements associated with a fire. The most common include the smoke detector, heat […]
Read MoreA Professionally Installed Commercial Fire Alarm System Within Your Business Is Not Only A Good Idea – It Is The Law
Moments matter when a fire begins to consume a residential structure. As the fire engulfs the business it will consume precious oxygen, make corridors impassable and block routes of escape. Often, it is mere seconds that separate survivors from fire victims. A fire alarm system gives business owners the moments and seconds they need to get everyone out of the business and away from danger. Fires Have Voracious Appetites Many people are surprised to learn that fires can double in size every minute. Depending on the fuel sources available, a fire can go from smoldering to free burning in seconds. The heat and smoke generated during the combustion process can ignite confusion, fear, and make it impossible to evacuate. The typical house fire burns at temperatures exceeding 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. Fire alarm systems equipped with heat detectors are designed to detect the growth of a fire. When the heat detector and sensors determine a rapid rise in temperature is occurring within the business, they trigger the alarm. This trigger point is usually set somewhere between 117 and 136 degrees Fahrenheit. Thus, fire alarm systems are designed to detect fire early before it has had a chance to engulf rooms and […]
Read MoreA Commercial Fire Alarm System Is A Critical Component Of Your Business Fire Safety Plan
Having a professionally installed commercial fire alarm system is a top priority for any business, organization or institution with an office building. Protecting your office and your employees is a critical consideration when establishing your business fire safety plan. Reducing potential property damage, injury and preventing loss of life are the core objectives of every business fire safety plan. These objectives can only be realized with a professionally installed commercial fire alarm system. Whether installing a commercial fire alarm system for the first time or updating an old system, the best decision you can make is to have a professionally installed commercial fire alarm system from 1st Alarm. A commercial fire alarm system can reduce property damage A commercial fire alarm system utilizes smoke detectors and heat detectors to initiate local and remote alarms throughout your building and to local first responders. A commercial fire alarm system can continuously monitor for smoke, heat or a fire in each space within your building and then quickly alert you and the fire department of any potential fire threat. Only through continuous monitoring and rapid notification and response can you effectively minimize damage to your property in the event of a fire. A […]
Read MoreA Professionally Installed Commercial Fire Alarm System From 1st Alarm Saves Money, Property And Lives
If you are looking to install a commercial fire alarm system in your office building or retail location, a professionally installed commercial fire alarm system from 1st Alarm can save you money and give you peace of mind. If you already have basic smoke detectors and alarms, you may feel you have everything you need, but, having a professionally installed commercial fire alarm system is the only way to guarantee you are prepared in the event of a fire event. A commercial fire alarm system is the only way to truly protect your building, belongings and most importantly the people in the event of a fire. A commercial fire alarm system can save you money in the long run Having a professionally installed commercial fire alarm system in your business is not only costt effective but a big step toward realizing significant savings for your business. Put it to the test. Add up what it would cost you to replace your building and your inventory if you were devastated by a major fire event. Add to that the potential loss of life that could result. Compare those costs to the cost of installing, monitoring and maintaining a professionally installed fire […]
Read MoreTesting Your Commercial Fire Alarm System Is Not Just A Good Idea – It Is A Must
Commercial fire alarm systems are not flawless and over time parts can wear out, sensors can become blocked, and wires come loose. Regular testing helps identify flaws and faults in commercial fire alarm system to ensure that if a fire occurs, the alarm system functions as designed. Not only is it essential to test the alarm for safety, it is required by law in order to reduce the number of false alarms transmitted to emergency responders. National Fire Protection Association Standards NFPA standards require business owners to conduct numerous inspections of both monitored and unmonitored systems. For monitored systems, a weekly inspection of interfaces, LED’s, etc. Each quarter, the standards require testing of switches/tamper switches. Twice a year, batteries must be tested for swelling, loose connections, and voltage. Among other things, this testing helps ensure that batteries will function properly should power loss occur. Once every year, testing must be conducted on the panel to ensure that LED’s, fuses, etc. are operating properly. Annual testing is also required on battery chargers and batteries. Annual inspections must also be conducted of horns, sirens, strobe lights, bells, and other audio elements of the system. Smoke detectors and smoke detectors must also be […]
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