An effective commercial fire protection system is essential to a complete safety plan. Hotels and motels collectively lose 76% million in fire damages each year. For businesses that handle files and records, a fire might mean a loss of vital information that could be devastating to future endeavors. If the company hasn’t already, it would be beneficial to look into fire suppression services. You don’t want to wait for a fire inspection before taking the lead on safety measures.
We have all experienced fire drills. In the event of an emergency, it is best if everyone is able to stay calm. This will be easier for them to do if they know what is expected, such as what route to take out of the building, where to go to wait, and who they report to. An annoying and piercing alarm is best when you need to alert a group of people. In a survey of about 119 businesses, about 65% admitted there was no specific fire evacuation plan for their building. Do not be so reckless as them. Be like the responsible 35% who do take fire safety seriously. Create a logical and easy to follow plan, then make sure every worker knows the drill.
For businesses the main concern, once the employees are safe, is minimizing the damage caused by fire and smoke. Fire sprinklers are actually a great tool, although they do certainly require proper installation and need to be inspected periodically. The way they work is by a seal that is heat activated. Once the seal is broken by heat, the sprinklers automatically drop down to distinguish the source. Of course, water will damage any sensitive instruments such as servers or computers. But it is better than having the whole building burn down.
The best commercial fire protection is prevention measures, and once that fails the only option is alert and suppression. The people in the building need to be alerted as does the fire department. Carbon monoxide alarms, smoke alarms, and suppression in the form of a sprinkler or dry chemical are popular options that are very effective.