If there is a building structure, then there should be a working fire alarm in place. The fire alarm system should be a priority to any business or home owners; manager of a factory and/or a superintendent to a building.
The purpose of a fire alarm is to protect occupants, visitors and contents of a particular building structure 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Sadly, because this device is rarely used, it is often overlooked to see if it is in constant working order. Any fire alarm system needs to regularly checks and maintained to ensure that it is in excellent working order if and when the need arises to alert people that danger is near.
Many times, fire alarm maintenance is considered to be costly and a waste of time and energy. It is not enough to just do a superficial check of the unit and it is not possible to check for operational defects by simply looking at the unit. As time passed, the inner workings of the fire alarm system will get clogged with dirt and dust. It is for this reason that a strict program to properly maintain a fire alarm unit is followed exactly to provide continuous peace of mind to building occupants and for owners of buildings to keep in line with legal codes and fulfil their obligation to provide safety for their tenants.
Depending on the system, problems that can occur with fire alarms systems can, and will, vary. Dead batteries and a weak power source is often a common problem that may occur. Pollutant build up is another common problem that needs to be addressed as when smoke, dust and grease get in the housing unit of the alarm, the unit will not work properly.
There are a few standard steps that should be followed to ensure that a proper fire alarm maintenance has been performed:
Inspection
The fire alarm system must be inspected prior to any actual testing of the unit and system. A visual inspection is recommended to make sure the unit is not damaged. In addition, the original operational manual should be acquired to continue to conduct a proper inspection of the entire system.
Testing
Once the visual inspection has been competed, then the electronics need to be tested to ensure that the system will react accordingly. This type of testing should be conducted at least once a year, but several times a year is advised. Occupants of the building should be notified prior testing of the fire alarm to avoid a panic situation.
Documentation
More often than not, there a issues that need to be address when a fire alarm system is undergoing the maintenance process. Although not necessarily the owners fault, the repairs will fall on the owners’ shoulders and should be dealt with immediately. The fire alarm maintenance professional will leave documentation of the results of the inspection and leave this important paperwork with the owner.
Do not forsake the maintenance of your fire alarm system, as this is the single most important thing that you can do to protect occupants and property inside a building structure.
The purpose of a fire alarm is to protect occupants, visitors and contents of a particular building structure 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Sadly, because this device is rarely used, it is often overlooked to see if it is in constant working order. Any fire alarm system needs to regularly checks and maintained to ensure that it is in excellent working order if and when the need arises to alert people that danger is near.
Many times, fire alarm maintenance is considered to be costly and a waste of time and energy. It is not enough to just do a superficial check of the unit and it is not possible to check for operational defects by simply looking at the unit. As time passed, the inner workings of the fire alarm system will get clogged with dirt and dust. It is for this reason that a strict program to properly maintain a fire alarm unit is followed exactly to provide continuous peace of mind to building occupants and for owners of buildings to keep in line with legal codes and fulfil their obligation to provide safety for their tenants.
Depending on the system, problems that can occur with fire alarms systems can, and will, vary. Dead batteries and a weak power source is often a common problem that may occur. Pollutant build up is another common problem that needs to be addressed as when smoke, dust and grease get in the housing unit of the alarm, the unit will not work properly.
There are a few standard steps that should be followed to ensure that a proper fire alarm maintenance has been performed:
Inspection
The fire alarm system must be inspected prior to any actual testing of the unit and system. A visual inspection is recommended to make sure the unit is not damaged. In addition, the original operational manual should be acquired to continue to conduct a proper inspection of the entire system.
Testing
Once the visual inspection has been competed, then the electronics need to be tested to ensure that the system will react accordingly. This type of testing should be conducted at least once a year, but several times a year is advised. Occupants of the building should be notified prior testing of the fire alarm to avoid a panic situation.
Documentation
More often than not, there a issues that need to be address when a fire alarm system is undergoing the maintenance process. Although not necessarily the owners fault, the repairs will fall on the owners’ shoulders and should be dealt with immediately. The fire alarm maintenance professional will leave documentation of the results of the inspection and leave this important paperwork with the owner.
Do not forsake the maintenance of your fire alarm system, as this is the single most important thing that you can do to protect occupants and property inside a building structure.