As a child, there is no greater thrill than being in school, hearing the sirens going off, and being escorted to the lawn for a fire drill. It is a way to escape the rigors of the classroom and the confines of the school building.
While a fire inspection may not offer as much excitement as a fire drill, they serve similar ends. The inspection insures the equipment works in case of a fire while the drill prepares people for what actions to take. An inspection is just as important for your home as it is your business.
1. Comply with local laws and ordinances: Most local governments and municipalities have laws and ordinances that specify how and when to perform a fire inspection. If you own, lease, or manage property then there are great liabilities associated with fire inspection compliance.
2. Save a Life: Lives ARE at stake. According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) in 2015 there were over 3000 deaths and 1500 injuries due to fire. Early detection and monitoring could have prevented at least some of the loss of life. Insuring that the fire detection and prevention equipment actually work is a life saving strategy.
3. Save your business or home: A fire inspection in the home? Yes! Residential fires are the leading properties for fire deaths (75%), injuries (78%), and dollars lost (52%). This can also affect your business. Did you know that 70% of businesses that have a major fire either never reopen or fail within 3 years? With adequate fire protection and monitoring, a small fire doesn’t have to claim a life, your home, or your business. Being prepared is the best option.
4. Save Money: According to the National Home Builders Association, you can save from 5%-15% on your home insurance by having fire protection and monitoring. According to OSHA fires and explosions account for $2.3 Billion lost in property damage each year. In all cases the cost of having fully functioning fire protection and monitoring far out way the cost of incident. For a few hundred dollars a year you can insure that the fire detection and prevention devices work, which is priceless.
5. It’s too easy not to: To save lives, money, and property, you literally only have to make one phone call. Fire Inspectors will work with you, your schedule, business hours to coordinate a time that is least interruptive to your day. Contact a local reputable company and you can start the process today.
While the idea of a fire inspection is not as fun as a child playing hooky from school, you can have the assurance that the things you hold dear are protected.
