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By Jared Kleinman, AFA Protective Systems, Inc. Why your business needs regular fire alarm inspections
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equipment. Look for any possible fire alarm system failures, such as ground faults. Carry out any repairs on the spot or arrange a future date for repairs. Make sure your system is code compliant. What Are The Benefits Of Regular Fire Alarm Testing? Fines resulting from viola- tions can be costly and difficult to fight. If violations pile up or are ignored, you can lose the right to occupy your building. Fire alarm inspections are a necessary investment to keep
you in compliance with local codes, prevent fines and to keep your building safe. Additionally, regular fire alarm tests reduce system fail- ure, which could pose a serious safety risk to your building and your employees. Construction work, normal wear and tear and even the accumulation of dust could damage components and prevent your fire alarm from working properly. In short, reg- ular fire alarm inspections could help save lives and property. HowTo Choose A Licensed Fire Alarm Company For Your Inspections Not all fire alarm companies
are the same. You need to choose an experienced, licensed company who can test and maintain your fire prevention system and ensure everything is in working order. A good fire alarm service com- pany will have all the proper licenses and do the following: Thoroughly inspect and re- cord each device in accordance with local fire alarm code. Provide you with an up to date fire alarm inspection re- port at the completion of each inspection. Remedy issues found during the inspection by repairing the non-working components of
id you know you are required to have your commercial building
your fire alarm system. Provide you with exceptional customer service and not dis- rupt your day-to-day business operation. Suggest any changes to your fire alarm system and services that will save youmoney and op- timize safety in your workplace. Never skimp on fire alarm protection. Investing in regular inspections will prevent fines, keep your business operating and could help save lives. Jared Kleinman is VP of strategic partnerships and marketing at AFA Protective Systems, Inc. in Syosset, NY
inspected at least annu- a l l y ? F i r e a l a rm i n - spections are a r equ i r e - ment to keep your build- ing code com- pliant. Your
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local Authority Having Juris- diction (AHJ) can and will visit your business/building at any time to ensure your fire alarm systemhas been inspected and is working properly in accor- dance with Local, State and/ or National Fire Alarm Code. If your building cannot pro- vide proof of having code com- pliant documentation of a cur- rent fire alarm inspection OR if your fire alarm system is not in working order, your building can be found to be in violation of the local fire alarm code. Violations issued by your AHJ could mean expensive fines and in some cases, a revocation of your Certificate of Occupancy. Regular inspections will help keep your building in com- pliance with local fire alarm code as well as ensuring the fire alarm system will operate properly, if needed. Licensed Fire Alarm companies have trained professionals who can inspect and test your fire alarm system in accordance with both your local AHJ’s requirements and other entities such as your building’s insurance carrier. What Happens During A Fire Alarm Inspection? Your fire alarm vendor should schedule your required fire alarm inspections at a time that minimizes disruption to your business. The techni- cians should visually inspect the alarm equipment on your premises and test the operation of devices such as smoke detec- tors and manual pull stations to make sure everything works properly. In the event that your fire alarm system does not work properly, your fire alarm vendor should be able to fix or make arrangements to fix the issue. Typically, your fire alarm vendor will visit your business premises and do the following: Test your fire alarm and its components including; manual pull stations, smoke and heat detectors, duct detectors, an- nunciator panels, tamper devic- es, carbon monoxide detectors and associated communication
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