Along with your annual spring cleaning, don’t forget fire safety. Here are some tips from Orlando fire protection companies to keep your commercial property in the clear.
Spring is right around the corner and soon we’ll be opening our windows and venturing outside without that lightweight cardigan. We are in Florida after all, so spring is more of a mindset shift than a weather change. We’ll take any excuse to focus on fire safety, so we’re bringing you the best tips from Orlando fire protection companies.
Tip #1 – Clear The Clutter
Look around your building for collections of paper or other flammable materials that should be disposed of. Most of us have a place where we store things when we want to put off dealing with them. Now is the time to clear away the clutter of the last few months and start with a fresh clean area.
When flammable materials are left to collect, it increases the risk of a fire. Check your office kitchen or breakroom for cleaning supplies that are improperly stored or need to be disposed of. If you have a collection of documents waiting to be shredded, go ahead and shred and dispose of them.
Tip #2 – Examine Exit Routes
Every office should have clearly marked exit routes so that employees know where to go in case of an emergency. These exit routes must be checked regularly to ensure that they are clear. Sometimes a chair or table gets pushed out of the way …and into the path of an emergency exit. A clear exit route keeps your office and your employees safe.
Tip #3 – Test Your Smoke Alarm System
The NFPA recommends testing commercial smoke alarms frequently and some of this testing can be done in-house. Your office smoke alarms should be tested monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and annually.
Our experienced professionals at DynaFire can train your staff on how to perform monthly tests, but you should have Orlando fire protection companies like us perform your more extensive tests quarterly, semi-annually, and annually.
Tip #4 – Check Your Fire Extinguishers
Spring is a good time to have our professional staff at DynaFire inspect your fire extinguishers. Annual fire extinguisher maintenance is designed to ensure that your fire extinguishers will operate properly if needed. This inspection will determine if there has been any damage to your fire extinguishers or if they have any other condition that would prevent their operation.
If your fire extinguisher needs to be repaired or replaced, our staff can take care of that for you. We can also perform hydrostatic testing of your fire extinguishers which is recommended every five and 12 years.
Tip #5 – Schedule A Professional Inspection
The best way to ensure that your office is in tip-top Fire & Life Safety shape is to schedule one of the top Orlando fire protection companies (hello!) to perform an inspection of your facility. Our team of dedicated professionals can inspect your smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and more, to give you the peace of mind that your business is doing everything possible to stay safe.
DynaFire Can Keep You Safe This Spring And Beyond
Contact us today to schedule your Fire & Life Safety inspection and let us test your equipment, your exit routes, and more. We look forward to keeping you safe this spring and throughout the year.
