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Saturday, March 1, 2014

Business Fire Alarm System: Important For Your Business

By Mark Mahaffey


If you are a business owner, then you know how critical is to have a good business fire alarm installed. You also know how important it is to make sure that the system you have installed is one of good quality and in good working condition. The threat of fire is a very real one your business, for a variety of reasons.

One place a fire could happen is within the electrical wiring areas of your air conditioning system and your heating systems. Also, if there is a water heater in your building, it could overheat and start a fire as well.

It goes without saying that the time to think about protecting yourself from a fire is before the fire starts. If you wait to consider putting in a business fire alarm system until after a fire has broken out, it is too late. This is especially true if in the process of a fire, you lose merchandise and if people who work for you are harmed.

So, right now is the best time to plan for fires and to consider your business fire alarm system. The first thing to do is to have someone install fire detectors' and heat sensors in your building. Having a system that can detect smoke and heat is a good way to find out about fires before they get so big that you suffer great damage and loss.

Next, put in a fire sprinkler system. While fire detectors and heat detectors are very helpful, they cannot stop the fire from spreading. But a sprinkler system can. It does this by spraying water on the fire. This can make a real difference in how large the fire becomes. Putting fire extinguishers in visible areas around your business is another important way to help control a fire if one breaks out. Just make sure your employees know how to use them.

Emergency security lighting is also a smart part of a business fire alarm system. Emergency lighting can help you find your way out of a dark building if the regular lighting fails during a fire emergency.




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