Since fire protection systems are not used every day, it's crucial to have them frequently serviced and maintained so users can ensure they are ready to be used at a second's notice.
Whether it's the fire alarm system or fire sprinkler, scheduling fire system maintenance and servicing is the best way to know the building or home is safe should an emergency strike.
fire code regulation procedures
Fire system servicing should adhere to fire code regulation procedures. By scheduling regular fire servicing and maintenance of the fire protection systems, users can have all systems inspected simultaneously. This is more efficient and easier to manage with one fire protection company rather than scheduling multiple servicing and maintenance for different systems.
It can also save the home or business time in scheduling and hosting and provide brief, cohesive documentation and reports that help users know the fire protection systems are in good working order and up to code.
cost of servicing and maintenance
While the odds may be slim that a fire extinguisher will malfunction, it could end up costing users tens of thousands
If users are discouraged by the cost of servicing and maintenance for fire safety equipment. Well, if users don't have them serviced, why bother having them?
While the odds may be slim that a fire extinguisher will malfunction, it could end up costing users tens of thousands of dollars or worse, a life.
With that in mind, here is an FCF guide to the most common fire safety equipment and the importance of fire safety equipment servicing and maintenance.
Automatic Fire Protection
Not servicing the suppression systems renders them utterly useless, as users will never know whether they are likely to work or not. Users need to have complete confidence in the systems and this is something that requires professional attention from a fire safety practitioner.
Having a sprinkler system serviced and maintained will highlight any issues and any parts that will need replacing. With fire servicing and maintenance, the user can be assured that it will work when it is needed most rather than letting the user down.
Fire Alarms
A professional will be able to test the system fully to detect any hidden defect which may have developed
Even though many systems will have a control panel to let users know when there has been an irregularity, users might not be aware of a circuit that has been lost or the system may not spot the irregularity itself.
A professional will be able to test the system fully to detect any hidden defect that may have developed, particularly crucial if the user has a building or home filled with alarm points to take care of.
Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are usually sitting around for years before use, Not knowing someone has already tampered with it leaving them prone to rusting and weakening.
Not knowing someone has already tampered with it, released the contents, and turned it into a flop when the user needs it for a fire emergency. Fire extinguishers should be serviced and maintained to guarantee they have been inspected by a certified fire safety practitioner.
By servicing and maintaining all the fire extinguishers users can ensure the safety of the home or business in case a fire does break out.
Emergency Lighting
Installing all the required fire safety equipment helps to protect both the home and business
Servicing and maintenance of emergency lighting ensure individuals can find the exit in case of a fire emergency, something that can save lives and avoid injuries.
Installing all the required fire safety equipment helps to protect both the home and business. But while having these fire safety equipment installed is a great start, looking after the safety of the home and business is an ongoing task that users shouldn't just ignore.
investing in fire safety equipment
There is no point in investing in fire safety equipment if users are not going to have it serviced and maintained regularly to ensure it remains in good working order.
FCF not only supplies and installs fire protection systems, but we also service and maintain them too. Where business users run, it is essential to make fire safety a top priority.
