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Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Require Regular Maintenance To Ensure They Will Function Properly When Needed
Commercial fire alarm systems are complex machines that require regular maintenance to ensure they will function the way they need 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. These include […]
Read MoreA Commercial Fire Alarm System Is An Investment That Provides Protection Against The Ravages A Fire Can Cause
Fires are a serious threat to any business and a reliable commercial fire alarm system is an investment that provides protection against the ravages a fire can cause. However, if the wrong commercial fire alarm system is used, false fire alarms can plague your business costing you time, money and productivity. These false fire alarms can lead to fines and worse still, the wrong system may fail to detect a real fire when it erupts and lead to a delayed response from emergency personnel. Thus, it is important to use the right system and sensors for the type of business, environmental conditions, and potential threats that are present. Preventing False Alarms Smoke detectors are notorious for causing false alarms and alone are not a sufficient method of fire detection. The effectiveness of a smoke detector can be enhanced if it is paired with a commercial fire alarm system monitoring system that can analyze the type of particles and determine whether the flow and type of particulate being analyzed establishes that a genuine threat of fire is present. Smoke detectors can also be calibrated and connected to analyze smoke density within a room. When the density of smoke accumulates to the […]
Read MoreA Commercial Fire Alarm System Can Minimize Damage And Save Assets
A commercial fire alarm system is something you know you have needed for your business but for many different reasons you have put it off. Frequently business owners are concerned about the cost and worry that having a professionally installed commercial fire alarm system may not fit within their budget. The question business owners should be asking themselves is can they really afford NOT having A professionally installed commercial fire alarm system. Being fortunate enough to have avoided a fire event in the past does not exempt a business from the potential for a future disaster. Any fire can be and frequently is a devastating event for any business. Property damage can be very high and entire livelihoods can be destroyed. The fact is that many businesses who have experienced a fire event, were able to minimize damage and save their assets thanks to an early warning from a professionally installed commercial fire alarm system. Get the real numbers on installation costs The best way for you to find out how much a professionally installed commercial fire alarm system will cost your business is to have the professionals at 1st Alarm give you an estimate. 1st Alarm has a team […]
Read MoreA Commercial Fire Alarm System From 1st Alarm Is The Single Most Important Piece Of Equipment Needed To Protect Your Business
A commercial fire alarm system protects your business, your inventory, and your personnel. Whether you operate a restaurant, retail outlet, or office, a commercial fire alarm system from 1st Alarm is the single most important piece of equipment you need to protect your business. At 1st Alarm, we use our years of industry experience to provide the installation, inspection, and testing services our clients depend on to keep their operations safe from the devastation fires can cause. Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Installation The 1st Alarm team of dedicated professionals has the training, skill and experience to install commercial fire alarm systems in commercial kitchens, grocery stores, offices, retail outlets, storage facilities, and many other locations. Prior to installation, our team works closely with clients to determine the most appropriate systems for their needs. Once the right system is decided upon, our team goes to work identifying the proper placement of the sensors and alarm control panels. The result is the optimum positioning of critical components so that if a fire breaks out, it won’t burn for very long and will purchase the precious time needed to evacuate personnel and customers, and for emergency responders to arrive. Commercial Fire Alarm Systems […]
Read MoreThe National Fire Protection Association Life Safety Code Specifies When You Have To Install A Commercial Fire Alarm System And the Criteria It Must Operate Under
The National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code put out by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states the provisions for installing a commercial fire alarm system. This code does not state when a fire or detection system is required, however; that job is part of the NFPA Life Safety Code. The NFPA Life Safety Code states when you are required to install commercial fire alarm systems or fire detection systems. This code not only specifies when you have to install one of these systems, it also specifies which criteria the alarm must operate under. Smoke Detector Requirements The NFPA Life Safety Code states if your smoke detector is only used for an elevator recall or your heat detectors are only in place to shutdown an elevators power then they are not required to activate your buildings commercial fire alarm system. These same detectors do not need to activate the alarm system if their sole purpose is to close or shut down dampers on the HVAC. Another instance where your detectors are not required to activate commercial fire alarm systems is when they are used for closing automatic doors. While under these situations the detectors are not required to activate the […]
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