There are a lot of small things you can do to prevent a fire in your home or business. As we approach October, and we here in New England begin to turn on the heat. I will stress the importance of having your system tested regularly.
According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), approximately 3500 fires occur in U.S. office buildings each year, these office fires killed at least 4 people, injuring 44 others and causing several million dollars in property damage. This does not even include residential fires!
There are numerous ways to make sure we don’t become one of these sad statistics. Prevention. Protection. Inspection. I am going to focus on inspection.
Fire inspectors evaluate possible sources of fires and systems during their inspection, including ways fires could start, safety systems, exit systems, and emergency access routes. Smoke detectors, fire alarms, sprinklers, and fire extinguishers are checked and documentation may be requested regarding the maintenance performed on each system to ensure they are up to date. Inspectors make sure firefighters or emergency personnel would have immediate access to the building if there was an emergency and that lighted exit signs and doors are functioning properly.
After a fire inspection, a fire inspector will tell you the items that will help you follow standards and codes. These items include doors that should remain unlocked, safety systems to install, when professional maintenance should be scheduled, how to store materials, and how to label electrical systems.
Preparing for a fire safety inspection is important. During an unscheduled inspection, the fire inspector may want to see what the building’s working and safety conditions are like on a normal day. If you are always prepared, then the likelihood that you will pass an unannounced inspection increase.
Here are some recent posts on home and office fire safety tips:
Top 10 Common Fire Safety Violations
Why You Need A Fire Test And Inspection
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Business Fire Alarm Safety Tips
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