Any business represents a massive investment of money and time. The property, plus all the equipment and records vital to keeping that business in operation, are vital assets that need top of the line protection. But it’s not simply theft but the danger of fire that needs to be prevented. Any business which handles flammable equipment and chemicals on site is a potential fire hazard. But even the ordinary office faces the risk of fire from the accident or even deliberate arson by a malicious individual. For all these reasons, a complete Fire Protection System is one of the most important investments any businessman can make to protect his most precious assets on the ground.
But what does it mean to have a complete Fire Protection System? Is it just installing sprinklers, an alarm, and buying a few fire extinguishers? Anybody can do that, and neglect them for years afterward. A sprinkler system is useless if the piping isn’t clear and corrosion-free and the actuators for it aren’t functional. Fire extinguishers do no good if they’re discharged. And it isn’t enough simply to be minimally compliant with the current local fire codes. This is your business that’s at stake. Rather than blithely assuming that nothing will ever happen or that the protective measures undertaken are sufficient, doesn’t it make sense to be absolutely certain of that fact?
A comprehensive fire protection plan is based upon scheduled maintenance and testing. Fire system technicians and inspectors should be regularly visiting the site to ensure not only that the sprinklers are working, that all fire extinguishers are fully charged, and the alarms hooked up, but also that all fire doors are up to code and operable. The last thing anyone needs in an emergency is for the exits to be blocked because the locks have jammed or rusted shut. They inspect range hoods in restaurant cooking areas. The inspectors also examine all firehoses, axes, external hydrants and hose hookups, standpipes, and dry chemical fire suppression systems. Installation and testing of an integrated alarm system with a direct automatic link to the fire department, as well as all modern fire suppression systems, is also part of the services offered by a professional fire protection company.
Carelessness or overconfidence could allow everything you’ve built to literally go up in smoke. So contact Elite Fire Services Inc today to begin implementing a full protection scheme to safeguard your business property.
