Having a functioning fire prevention plan is essential to safely and responsibly running a business.
A study revealed that out of 100 businesses surveyed, only 35 percent were equipped with a functioning fire prevention plan. This is not only dangerous to people, but it is a liability to your company. You are responsible for the equipment in your commercial space as well as the safety of your employees. Having a functioning fire prevention plan is essential to safely and responsibly running a business. Here is a breakdown of the advantages of installing a sprinkler system.
Reduces Damage
Sprinkler systems reduce property damage. When rising smoke and heat turn on the sprinkler system, you’ll be able to quickly respond to cover your most expensive and sensitive office equipment.
Low Costs
Sprinkler systems are affordable to install and maintain. With the amount of peace of mind and overall protection that they provide, you’ll immediately understand the benefits of having a sprinkler system. Overtime, it’s not the type of system that requires any additional fees or monthly costs. Therefore, aside from annual inspections, you’ll only be paying for the initial installation.
Low Maintenance
Annual inspections are about the only maintenance that sprinkler systems require. On a yearly basis, have a professional fire protection service come assess the functionality and condition of the sprinkler system to ensure that it is safe and ready for use, when needed. Sprinkler systems that are well maintained can last up to 20 years before needing major repairs, upgrades. or replacement.
Save Lives
The most important advantage of a sprinkler system is that they undoubtedly save lives. According to the National Fire Protection Association, the highest record of deaths in a building with a functioning sprinkler system is two. They immediately alert people of fire emergencies and help facilitate exits from the building. When water from the sprinkler system is propelled onto people in the affected area, it instantly alerts them that there is a problem and that they need to exit immediately.
Fire Prevention and Protection Services from Advanced Fire Protection Systems
Advanced Fire Protection Systems is committed to providing all of our commercial and residential customers with effective and appropriate fire protection systems. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to meet all of your fire protection needs and keep your business running. We provide full-service design, construction, testing, and maintenance for all water-based fire protection systems. Let us use our years of experience to protect your residential or commercial property from fires. To get started with Advanced Fire Protection Systems today, contact us online or give us a call at 443-557-0321.