It’s been reported that over 100,000 fires take place in non-residential settings each year. Many of these fires occur in restaurants, retail stores, and office buildings, among other commercial settings. If you haven’t done so already, make a smart investment, and install a fire sprinkler system in your building. Fire sprinklers protect your employees as…
Think about what you would do if your smoke detectors didn’t work. If someone told you that your smoke detectors only had about a 50% chance of working, it would be cause for concern. That said, however, many smoke detectors fail to sound when they should be. This can pose a danger to everyone in…
When was the last time you tested all of your emergency lighting? For many business owners, they can’t answer this question. This likely means it’s been too long. Emergency lighting is vital for guiding people out of dangerous situations, and it shouldn’t be taken for granted. If you don’t meet emergency light test requirements, you…
If you have a fire alarm in your business, you understand how important it is to keep up with all of your maintenance procedures to ensure everything is functional if an emergency arises. A fire alarm is imperative to the safety of everyone in your building, so you need to be sure it works in…
Commercial emergency lights are vital to the safety of anyone who may be in a building because they give people light when other lights aren’t working. If there is a fire, the main power supply might get disconnected, and the building will need a backup set of lights to preserve safety. LED emergency lighting is…
Have you ever been to a rock concert? If so, you understand loud noises. But what about fire alarms? Why are they so loud? There are several reasons why people find fire alarms so loud and why they are the way they are.
Sometimes, you hear a fire alarm, and you wonder why they are so loud. Is this normal? In fact, why are fire alarms so loud? Is there anything people can do to take care of their ears while there is loud fire alarm noise?
For business owners, being responsible for all occupants is essential. Having a fire safety protocol becomes integral for all businesses. But, fire extinguishers tend to be the first line of defense in a fire emergency. As a result, here are the important things that businesses need to know about fire extinguishers.
The importance of emergency lighting is paramount. In fact, in the event of a fire emergency, commercial buildings should always be adequately equipped with emergency lighting. It’s the emergency lighting that ultimately guides occupants to safety. Also, in the more common event of a power outage, having emergency lighting will ensure that all occupants of…
If a fire breaks out- either in your home or office- knowing the proper way to use a fire extinguisher can make all the difference. In fact, knowing when to use a fire extinguisher can actually be even more critical. There is no requirement to use a fire extinguisher to put out a fire in…
