To ensure the safety of your commercial building occupants and/or employees, a properly functioning fire alarm system is essential. It’s recommended that your building’s commercial fire alarm should be inspected and tested on a regular basis. This should ensure that your fire alarm performs as expected during an emergency.
How Often Should a Commercial Fire Alarm System Be Tested?
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing death, injury and economic loss resulting from fire, electrical and related hazards.
As a result, the NFPA has guidelines for the testing and maintenance of fire protection equipment. This organization generally recommends yearly testing of all equipment, whether a building has an alarm system, overhead fire sprinkler system, or both. Additionally, you must also abide by any state or local fire codes that exist where your building is located.
What Does a Fire Alarm Inspection Involve?
During a fire alarm inspection, one of our technicians will do a careful, physical inspection of various components within your fire alarm system including control panels and power supplies, to determine whether it is correctly functioning.
Our technician will also present you with a report as to the status of your fire alarm system in addition to making recommendations for repair of any issues with components.
Benefits of Routine Fire Alarm Testing
Ensures the Proper Functioning of your Fire Alarm
Ongoing testing on a regular basis ensures the safety of your building’s occupants in the event of a fire hazard. That is because a properly functioning fire alarm should reliably detect and alert your building occupants to the presence of a potential fire.
Saves Money
Routine testing of your building’s fire alarm can help to mitigate the risk of being assessed fines and penalties from local governing agencies resulting from malfunctions such as freq