The Importance of Fire Alarm Inspections

It can be very easy to neglect getting your fire alarm inspections done. You remember that you have to replace your batteries every couple months and you take that as the extent of the maintenance that you have to do. However, this is not only wrong but it's also dangerous. Think of your fire safety equipment as a car. You wouldn't go without routine check-ups, oil changes, or even gassing up. The same should be the case when it comes to fire alarm safety.

To meet federal certification as well as state requirements, fire alarm systems need to be inspected, maintained and tested according to a civil code. Most fire alarm control panels have a walk test feature that's used to test a fire alarm system and ensure that everything is working as it should. Now it's by activating the walk test feature on the fire alarm control panel that technicians can activate a device and test to ensure that the system is working properly.

Depending on what kind of setup you have in your house or place of business, you might momentarily hear the signals. After that device activates, it will automatically restore and the technician will move on to the next device to activate. This setup allows a technician to check through the whole system without having to have someone reset the system every time.

An inspection, as well as testing of the maintenance system, is essential toward ensuring that your fire alarm control system is operating the way it should be. It's truly as simple as missing a single inspection that your house or place of business can go up in flames without any type of warning. While it can be easy to forget something like fire alarm inspections, there's too much at stake for you to forego getting it done. It might cost you something up front, but consider that an investment toward your safety. It's simply much better to know that you're safe and protected as opposed to being kept in the dark as to what your vulnerability to fire really is.

If you're looking for fire protection systems or fire alarm inspectors, contact Jackson Associates today.

What Are The Best Fire Alarm Systems For A Business?

When you own your own company, it is of the utmost importance that you protect it with proper insurance. It is also important that you take as many precautionary steps as possible to protect your company from damage, like from a fire. This is why it...

How Long To Fire Extinguishers Last?

A properly maintained fire extinguisher can literally be a lifesaver, but it’s not exactly something you should expect to last forever. Like everything else, fire extinguishers have a finite lifespan before they become potentially ineffective...

The Importance Of Fire Extinguisher Maintenance For Your Building

An Invisible Benefit Many people can walk in and out of rooms or an entire building without ever noticing the fire extinguishers placed on the walls or stored in plain sight. The building owner and the maintenance workers probably have a clear...

Why Your Business Needs A Fire Safety Plan

A fire safety plan involves more than just having a fire extinguisher and an alarm; it encompasses a variety of equipment and preparations and can save lives in your business. From being aware of hazards to installing the right equipment in the...

Common Causes Of False Fire Alarms In Your Building

False fire alarms refer to fire alarm signals from an alarm system that is not caused by a fire. They can cause business disruptions leading to loss of productivity as well as draining the resources of the fire authority. False alarms can also be a...

How Can A Fire Alarm System Be Repaired?

Whether you own a residential home or commercial property, a working fire alarm system is a valuable asset to have to protect your investment. If your system is compromised due to faulty installation or malfunctioning or outdated components, it...

How Do Fire Sprinklers Work?

Here's an interesting thing about fire sprinklers: They only work once. Well, the sprinklers themselves work more than once, but they rely on a tiny glass bulb that is designed to shatter in the event of a fire, allowing the water to spray...

How To Choose The Right Fire Protection System For Your Building

Fire extinguishment requires the removal or interruption of key elements of the fire triangle. All fire extinguishers are based on the principle of removing one or more components of the fire triangle to stop the fire. Who chooses of fire...

How Often Should I Inspect my Fire Alarm?

The safety of your home and family is of the utmost importance, of course. Many people are eager to invest in security systems, firearms, and their proper storage. All of this is fine. But too often, we see to the more exciting aspects of home...

Important Fire Sprinkler Requirements for Commercial Buildings

Whether you have recently purchased a commercial property or are building one, before a new company can open for business it will need to be in compliance with local, state and federal fire safety standards. If the property is larger than...

Welcome to Our New Website!

We've added great new features and updated our content to bring you the most up to date information about our company. Check back often for updates.