In addition to having the proper fire insurance, it is important to know how to prevent fires in your business. From building fires to forest wildfires, prevention starts with knowing the threats.
- Familiarize yourself with the buildings around your business. Are there businesses or buildings more highly prone to fire around you?
- Sprinklers typically reduce chances of fire-related deaths and property loss by one-half to two-thirds. Find out if your neighbors have sprinklers.
- Contact your local fire department to have your building inspected for fire code compliance.
- Both direct and indirect threats can be controlled through the creation of a safe environment:
- Working smoke alarms, fire extinguishers and escape plans are absolutely necessary for the prevention & survival of building fires.
- A safety zone can protect your building from wildfires. To create a safety zone, make sure your building is separated from flammable materials (like vegetation, refuse or lumber), either by dirt, concrete or other non-flammable material.
- Remember to have fire drills and practice your evacuation plan at least twice a year.
The Good and Bad of Sprinkler Systems
A properly installed and maintained automatic fire sprinkler system can save lives. Because fire sprinkler systems react so quickly, they can dramatically reduce the heat, flames and smoke produced in a fire.
However, sprinkler systems can also destroy important equipment and documents—and lead to mold and corrosion that can permanently damage your business. Because of this, water damage restoration and dehumidification are important factors in business recovery after a fire. Learn more about dehumidification and controlling water-damage.
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