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Protecting Your Commercial Property From a Fire

1/6/2016 (Permalink)

Commercial fires in Tuscaloosa are often the most devastating reality that a property owner will have to oversee. In addition to wreaking havoc on your property, fires can force you to relocate temporarily so you can maintain running your business while the restoration process is completed. However, property owners who access and implement high-quality safety practices can often avoid the devastation and destruction that results from Tuscaloosa commercial fires. Read the brief outline provided below to learn how you can protect your property: 


1. Install Automatic Fire Sprinklers.


As many authorities know, having an automatic fire sprinkler on your property can reduce the risk of fire by up to 71%. Additionally, sprinklers can decrease your insurance premium. To keep your sprinkler in excellent condition, be sure that it is not blocked by dirt or paint. Also, be sure to inspect regularly your main control valve so that it is not left off. Finally, be sure that you take the precautions necessary to prevent the pipe from freezing.  


2. Conduct Fire Emergency Training.


Each of your employees should undergo fire safety training. The training can help prevent your staff members from being victimized. Here are a few subjects that should be covered in the emergency training: 


Hazard Recognition


Keep all combustible chemicals and materials away from heat-generating and electrical equipment. 


Prevention


Inspect your power sources regularly and don't overload your extension cords and outlets.  


Response


Teach your employees how to respond when a fire breaks out. Some subjects that should be covered include how to perform an organized evacuation, operate the fire extinguisher, and set the fire alarm. 


Other issues that should be involved in the training include:


• Breathing Apparatus Training


• Fire Extinguisher Training


• Confined Space Entry Training


• First Aid Training


• General Staff Emergency Awareness Training


• Evacuation Exercise  


Also, be sure that your employee team officials undergo the following fire emergency response training:


• Fire Safety Officer Training


• Fire Safety Adviser Training


• Chief and Deputy Chief Warden Training


• Emergency Control Organization Warden Training


• Spill Response Training


• Lay Flat Hose Training 


Call SERVPRO Immediately


Although accessing and utilizing fire prevention measures is crucial and advantageous, there is still a chance that a fire could break out on your commercial property. If this happens, you need to know who to call for fast, efficient restoration services. The company to trust is SERVPRO of Tuscaloosa. We have extensive industry experience and a passion for restoring offices to their original condition. We're ready to assist you immediately, so contact us now at 


            205-339-5022

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