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The Importance of Functioning Fire Alarm Systems Within Your Home
Moments matter when a fire begins to consume a residential structure. As the fire engulfs the home 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 homeowners the moments and seconds they need to get everyone in the family out of the home 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 home, 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 […]
Read MoreFive Reasons Why You Should Install A Commercial Fire Alarm System In Your Warehouse Or Business
If you own a large office building or warehouse, installing a commercial fire alarm system is imperative to keeping your employees and your property safe from fire, smoke damage and possible injuries. Here are five reasons why you should install a commercial fire alarm system in your warehouse or business. A Commercial Fire Alarm System Can Help Prevent Property Damage The main reason to install a commercial fire alarm system is of course to prevent fires from happening. An advanced, commercial system should detect even the slightest amount of smoke, allowing you and the fire department to respond as soon as possible so that smoke does not turn into a large, damaging fire. With a professionally installed commercial fire alarm system, you’ll be able to stop the spread of a fire in your building. With advanced features such as automatic-closing doors, illuminated exits and high-tech sprinkler systems, you can better prevent property damage in your business. Reach the Fire Department Quickly With A Commercial Fire Alarm System With a commercial fire alarm system, your smoke and fire detection system will connect automatically to the local fire department. In the case of an emergency, authorities will be notified immediately. This will […]
Read MoreCommercial Fire Alarm Systems: DOs and DON’Ts
When your business is looking to install a commercial fire alarm system in your retail store, office building or warehouse, there are many “Dos” and “Don’ts” one should follow. Do have your fire alarm system professionally installed. A commercial fire alarm system is important to the safety of your employees and your business property. Make sure to have the system installed professionally and inspected to make sure it is up to industry and manufacturer’s standards. Don’t skip inspections of your fire alarm system. Commercial fire alarm systems need to be inspected on a routine basis. Make sure that you don’t skip these scheduled inspections. Problems are easier to fix if they are spotted early on. Routine maintenance is key to preventing any system malfunctions. Do train yourself and your staff on fire alarm system operation. After your new commercial fire alarm system installed in your business, make sure you understand how it functions and how to contact someone for repairs if things aren’t working right. Also, train your staff on how to operate the system. In the case of an emergency, your employees should know the protocol. In case of a false alarm, staff should be able to disarm the […]
Read MoreDefend Your Business with a Commercial Fire Alarm System
As a business owner, you are surely aware of the risks of fire throughout your building. Something as simple as an unattended candle to a complex situation like an electrical fire is all that it takes for your business to turn into a dangerous ball of smoke and flames. By acknowledging the risks associated with fire and installing a commercial fire alarm system, you’ll be able to better defend your business and your employees against potential fire risks. A Commercial Fire Alarm System Provides 24 Hour Monitoring A commercial fire alarm system can provide your business with around the clock monitoring. Having a constantly monitored system will help defend your business and decrease the risk of fire. Since you can’t be at your business 24 hours a day – it’s best to let the professionals look out for potential dangers for you. Fire alarm monitoring systems measure things like smoke, water levels, temperature and more; these systems are expertly programmed to easily identify a possible fire risk. A Commercial Fire Alarm System Can Be Manual or Automated When installing a commercial fire alarm system, it is important to have both manual and automated features. Train your employees on how to […]
Read MoreSave Lives with an Advanced Commercial Fire Alarm System
If you are a business owner with a commercial space, retail shop or office building, installing a fire alarm system should be one of the first things you do before opening your business to your employees and/or the public. By installing an advanced commercial fire alarm system, you’ll be able to detect smoke and fire, prevent disasters and even save the lives of your employees, customers and yourself. Here are some of the advancements in commercial fire alarm systems that help save lives every day. Commercial Fire Alarm Systems for Businesses Large and Small Before the advanced versions of fire alarm systems available today, smoke detectors were the only way for businesses to detect a potential fire in the building. After initial detection of the fire, the business would hope that an employee was quick to react by calling the fire department and getting the building evacuated as soon as possible. Now, commercial fire alarm systems are designed for both small and large businesses, protecting property and saving lives in the event of an emergency. Large businesses can benefit from new fire alarm systems because of their ability to detect smoke, heat or fire in any room of a large […]
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