When people think of fires, they usually think of homes burning down to the ground. But there are also plenty of commercial building fires, too. Though the numbers of fires have thankfully decreased over the past couple decades, commercial properties still experience over 100,000 fires annually in the U.S. and the cost of them has… Read more »
Do you work in a commercial building and want to keep it safe? Business owners as well as workers should know some basic commercial fire alarm safety tips. Fire alarms keep people and stuff safe because they alert those present to what’s going on– and if there’s a fire breaking out somewhere in the building,… Read more »
How can medical facilities prevent fires from breaking out and/or be prepared in case there is a fire? Whether it’s a nursing home or a hospital, no one wants a fire to occur in a medical facility. Fires cause damage and can also injure or kill people– especially if they’re sick, disabled or elderly and… Read more »
Did you know October is National Fire Prevention month? What are some things businesses can do to stay fire free? Maintain Fire Alarm Systems First, it’s important to maintain fire prevention systems. Make sure your smoke alarms are working– test them! Does the alarm sound? If you don’t have a sprinkler system, think about installing… Read more »
As a commercial building owner or manager, the list of things you need to worry about on a daily basis is endless. From energy costs to landscaping and everything in between, there is no shortage of suitors vying for your attention. Of course, every business’ worse nightmare is the ordeal of a fire breaking out…. Read more »
Every year, there are about 100,000 non-residential fires that take place all across the country. Most of these fires start up on the inside of businesses. If a fire ever starts in your business, would you and your employees know what to do? By being proactive about fire safety, you might be able to stop… Read more »
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are more than 3,000 fires that take place in office buildings each year. If you’re the owner of one, you should take every possible precaution to prevent a fire from breaking out in your building. You should also come up with a plan that’ll help you put… Read more »
Every year, there are almost 100,000 commercial fires that take place throughout the U.S. These fires result in hundreds of deaths, thousands of injuries, and billions of dollars’ worth of damage on an annual basis. If you own a commercial property, preventing fires from starting and spiraling out of control should be of the utmost… Read more »
If a fire were to start in your commercial building today, it could do cause expensive damage and bring operations to a screeching halt. It could also open you up to all kinds of lawsuits if a fire inspector discovers that you could have done something to prevent the fire from spiraling out of control…. Read more »
In the interest of safety, what are some common fire code/safety issues most talked about in public buildings? Well, if you were to ask inspectors, who typically look over common areas, stairways, closets, utility rooms and more, you’d get an earful. Storage Mishaps Oftentimes, it all comes down to storage, as in, “How are things… Read more »