It’s a new year, which means it’s time to do things the right way. As a commercial fire alarm company, we’re sharing your 2020 Fire & Life Safety guide to follow to ensure this is your business’s best year yet.

Does Your Property Have Clear & Accessible Escape Routes? 

Stop what you’re doing and look around. If a fire were to break out, where would you run? Is there a clear path to safety? This study from RedCross.org claims that you only have two minutes to escape a burning building. Not to mention, a fire can quickly raise temperatures to 600 degrees Fahrenheit, which will only make it harder for you and your employees to get to safety if you don’t have a clear path. This is important to be mindful of, always! 

Is Your Fire Safety Equipment Readily-Available Throughout Your Entire Property? 

As a commercial fire alarm company, it’s our job to ensure your building is code compliant, and that starts with having the right equipment in the right places. The NFPA states that a fire extinguisher should not exceed a 75 ft travel distance. Can you spot one within your reach? Be sure to get your safety equipment ready to rock and roll! 

Do You Have A Functional, Regularly-Tested Fire Alarm? 

If you can’t remember the last time your fire alarm was tested, that’s a sign to call us ASAP! We recommend quarterly and annual fire alarm testing to ensure your alarm is fully prepared for whatever may come its way. We know code changes and device counts can make your head spin, that’s why we’d be happy to get it done for you. 

Our DynaNet alarm monitoring system consists of fault-tolerant, end-to-end delivery that allows us to eliminate the middleman and contact the appropriate responders if an emergency were to arise. Think of us, your commercial fire alarm company, as an extra eye to ensure your building is safe at all times! 

Do Your Employees Know Of A Fire Safety Plan In Case Of Emergencies? 

It’s 2020, and if you haven’t set the tone for emergency procedures, let’s start off the year on the right foot, shall we? See guideline number one and prepare to inform your employees of the direct path to follow if a fire were to arise. You could even take it a step further and go over the steps for how to use a fire extinguisher for future reference. You can find that information laid out for you in this blog! 

As a commercial fire alarm company, it’s our role to educate you on the proper precautions that are necessary for a safe and stellar new year. Stay tuned for part two and contact us today with any questions!