Fire Alarm Maintenance, Legal Requirements
May 15, 2021
To keep any building safe, it is necessary to have a fire alarm system. Proper fire alarm maintenance is an […]
Many people tend to assume that once they have installed their commercial fire alarm system they are set to carry out their business. We assume that our business is protected at all times from fire hazards. However, this could not be further from the truth. This has been witnessed in the rampant loss of property and even life due to reckless errors caused by faulty fire alarm systems. It is important that business owners conduct regular inspections to ensure that all their systems are functioning properly in the event a fire breaks out. Carrying out regular inspections benefits business owners in four main ways outlined below. Learn more about the different types of commercial fire alarm systems.
Fires can break out at any time and without warning. A fire alarm system is designed to warn us when this happens and give us ample time to react promptly to this threat. Saving your business could be determined by how quickly you can respond to the threat. If the fire alarm systems are up to date and working as they should, the business owner will be informed of the threat in time, and this will enable them to take the appropriate steps to either control the fire from spreading and causing more destruction or to fight it before it can cause any damage. This is especially important for businesses that have large warehouses and inventory stores in one location.
Faulty Fire Alarm Systems Can Lead To Death And Injury
As mentioned earlier, fire causes great loss of life or serious injury when it breaks out. In the event of a fire, confusion plays a major role in the number of injuries or deaths incurred. Commercial fire alarm systems can greatly help reduce such incidences by alerting the people who may be within the premises at the time of incidence. Clear escape routes direct the people to a designated assembly area, and this reduces confusion.
As mentioned earlier, fire causes great loss of life or serious injury when it breaks out. In the event of a fire, confusion plays a major role in the number of injuries or deaths incurred. Commercial fire alarm systems can greatly help reduce such incidences by alerting the people who may be within the premises at the time of incidence. Clear escape routes direct the people to a designated assembly area, and this reduces confusion.
Many businesses today operate with insurance companies to reduce losses and liabilities in the event of an unfavorable situation. However, many insurance claims are privy to a number of factors before any losses can be covered by the business’s insurance policy. Having a clear record that proves that the fire alarm systems have been adequately maintained and tested may save the business owner losses due to negligence. If the business owner cannot prove that they took the necessary steps to keep their business safe through fire alarm testing they may lose their right to compensation in case a fire breaks out.
Fire alarms and safety equipment in a business premise are a requirement by law in every country. The fire department or regulatory authority is supposed to ensure that all businesses comply with the set standards and laws in places of work. Failure to comply with these rules can attract heavy fines or penalties for a business. It is therefore in your best interest as a business owner to ensure that all your fire alarm systems are regularly inspected to keep them in proper working order, and also to follow the law.
Our team of highly trained experts are dedicated to making sure your business and the people in it are safe through regular fire alarm testing. You can rest assured that your safety systems are up to date and will respond in case of a fire hazard.
For more information about commercial fire alarm inspections for your business contact Sentry Communications & Security or call (866) 573-6879.