In an emergency, you need to make sure there is a plan of action in place for your staff to follow. Performing company fire inspections at your workplace will ensure all safety equipment is up to date and that staff are informed of emergency procedures. Additionally, routine inspections can detect and mitigate risk factors to prevent fires… Continue reading How to Conduct Company Fire Inspections
Month: October 2021
Why Is Sprinkler Monitoring Important
Sprinkler monitoring is important when you have a fire sprinkler system. It ensures that your sprinklers are working all the time. Fire sprinklers are your first line of defence against a destructive fire. Knowing that they will work properly if they ever need to is reassuring for property owners and managers. Electronic monitoring systems for sprinklers… Continue reading Why Is Sprinkler Monitoring Important
How do you test a fire alarm?
Fire alarm systems save property. More importantly, they save lives. It’s why you find them in businesses, schools, hospitals and many other places where people are present. However, these systems must be inspected and tested regularly in accordance with Canadian Fire Alarm Code and Standards to ensure that they are fully operational. As a property owner or… Continue reading How do you test a fire alarm?
What to Include in a Fire Safety Plan for Your Manufacturing Plant
Fire safety plans are essential for any building and any company. However, they are doubly important for a manufacturing plant, where there are oftentimes many employees working at the same time, as well as highly valuable manufacturing equipment that needs to be protected from fires. Here’s a quick guide on what you should be including in your… Continue reading What to Include in a Fire Safety Plan for Your Manufacturing Plant
How to Plan, Execute, and Document Your Annual Fire Drills
Planning and practicing fire drills helps keep people safe. Depending on the building you run and what it’s used for, you may need to conduct fire drills annually, if not more often. During these drills, you’ll be tested on your ability to properly plan, execute, and document an emergency evacuation. The following instructions will help you properly prepare… Continue reading How to Plan, Execute, and Document Your Annual Fire Drills
Fire Inspection for Stratas in BC
Like all residential buildings, it is crucial for stratas to make sure their fire safety systems are up to date. Getting a regular strata fire inspection is the most important part of ensuring your safety system will work properly in case of an emergency. Hiring certified professionals to perform a fire inspection will do more than… Continue reading Fire Inspection for Stratas in BC