Is it A Okay To Let My Building Sup Fix Our Fire Alarms

Is It OK to Let My Building Sup Fix Our Fire Alarms?

Building superintendents tend to be “jacks-of-all-trades”, capable of rewiring light switches, unclogging drains, and replacing furnace filters. Their talents must be diverse because there are so many parts of a building that can go awry. Since the superintendent’s budget is generally very limited, performance is frequently measured by how many functions can be performed internally.

Fire alarm repair should never be performed by staff. These detection and notification systems are electronically complex and integrated with many other components. Without proper training, certification and licensing for the specific equipment, attempting to perform fire alarm maintenance can result in disaster.

Integrated Fire Alarm Repair

Performing fire alarm repair is becoming far more complicated than simply tweaking some wires or cleaning dirt from around the detector. Today’s integrated systems link every sensor and notification component to all of the designated building zones and a central control monitor. Disruption in any component can diminish the overall effectiveness of the building system.

Malfunction of any component of a fire alarm system, no matter how slight, can result in disastrous results including death and injury to occupants.

Certified Agencies for Fire Alarm Maintenance

Over time, as fire alarm components wear out, wires loosen, and grime accumulates because of ambient conditions, repairs and replacements are required. A professional commercial fire protection company should test your systems at regular intervals to ensure everything is working properly. Only licensed experts know how the components are programmed and connected in order to ensure maximum effectiveness.

Untrained maintenance staff is simply not qualified to make even minor fire alarm repairs. Any misstep can disrupt the entire network requiring costly rework or void a warranty.

Preventative Maintenance of Fire Detection and Notification Systems

The best course for avoiding disruption from faulty repair by untrained maintenance staff is to contract with a licensed and reputable fire alarm system company, preferably the one that designed and installed the original equipment. With documentation, the technician is able to effectively test every component to determine which element of the system may be malfunctioning. If parts need to be replaced, the technician can replace and reprogram quickly.

High Rise Security Systems (HRSS) in Chicagoland

For over 30 years, HRSS has been a highly reliable designer, installer and maintainer of state-of-the-art fire detection and notification systems. Trust your fire alarm repair to the experts at HRSS.