When it comes to commercial fire alarm systems, reliability is everything. Whether you’re managing a school, hospital, warehouse, or high-rise, your fire alarm system must be ready to respond in an instant. One of the best ways to ensure that every horn sounds and every strobe flashes when it should is to invest in a… Read more »
Budgets are often determined months or even years in advance, right? So, when is it time to budget for a new fire alarm system for your building or complex? Commercial fire alarm systems have many components. And, like most products, they sometimes fail and/or stop working all-together, especially if they’re older– say, for instance, more… 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 »
Sometimes safety gets put on the back burner, but that’s not good. Commercial buildings tend to be used by a lot of different people, whether they’re office workers, delivery people, customers/visitors, etc. And no one wants a building to go up in flames and kill people. Therefore, it behooves the powers-that-be to care about fire… Read more »
Have you ever noticed a derelict building in a city? It looks abandoned and ugly, doesn’t it? No one’s taking care of it to the point where it seems like it’s literally falling apart. That’s not good. Just like with buildings, our stuff needs to be taken care of, whether it’s appliances, cars, clothing or… Read more »
Perhaps the most important part of owning a business is making sure employees and customers are safe inside your commercial building. You always want to hope for the best while preparing for the worse, especially when it comes to protecting your building from fire. Here are the things you should make sure your building has… Read more »
Winter brings holiday decorations, space heaters, and extra cooking — all of which increase fire risk in commercial buildings. Taking a proactive approach to fire safety during this season can protect your employees, your property, and your business. Why Winter Increases the Risk of Commercial Fires The holiday season introduces several common fire hazards into… Read more »
Commercial fires can be deadly. Not only do they ruin assets, but they can also harm employees, customers and/or visitors. Safety hazards include smoke inhalation and carbon monoxide poisoning. What can you do to avoid commercial fires where you work? Fire Evacuation Plan First, it’s important that there’s a plan in place in case a… Read more »
Do you own or run a business? If you do, and there’s a fire inspection scheduled for some time in the near future then there are certain things you can do to best prepare for the day and time when your place will be inspected. Easy Exits For starters, when preparing for fire inspections, one… Read more »
Common reasons fires start in warehouses include electrical/lighting problems (such as frayed or exposed wires), combustible liquids not handled properly and accumulated garbage being too close to heating sources. If you manage a warehouse or work in one, you should be familiar with some fire safety tips. Keep Your Warehouse Safe From Fires For starters,… Read more »