Fire Alarm Inspection is Not Optional

Regular fire alarm inspection is essential to the safety of building inhabitants. Systems are designed and installed to alert all occupants to potential danger from smoke and fire while facilitating prompt and safe evacuations. Systems also notify local fire and emergency departments to respond quickly.

A faulty, poorly maintained fire notification system could result in death and injury.

Legal Reasons for Regular Inspection

Maintaining all fire detection systems in proper working order is mandated by local fire authorities, National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The NFPA Fire Alarm Code (NFPA-72) addresses fire alarm inspection requirements in detail citing six reasons for doing so. These are:

1. Lives are at stake! Operational effectiveness can only be assured through regular inspection and testing.
2. Necessary to meet the requirements of local regulations and insurance carrier.
3. Insurance claims are non-supportable if annual inspections have been neglected.
4. Limit liability due to fire injuries.
5. Ensure against nuisance alarms.
6. Properly working alarms and inspections are required by law.

Review of Fire Alarm Systems

Regardless of the age of the system, regular inspection is necessary. Factors such as vandalism or environmental, can affect even the newest systems. As the equipment ages, dust and grime can impact the responsiveness of the equipment. Parts may begin to wear out.

Much older alarms require close attention and more frequent maintenance to ensure that they can sustain the level of responsiveness required.

Maintenance and Testing Procedures

A certified fire alarm monitoring service performs the mandated testing steps to attest that the testing has been performed. The company will test and calibrate sensors, simulate emergency conditions for testing, set or reset the sensitivity, coordinate with the local fire department to ensure automatic notification when a fire is detected, and check batteries for life and corrosion.

High Rise Security Systems in Chicago

High Rise Security Systems is an experienced and certified fire safety company that performs regular maintenance and inspection throughout the Chicagoland area. HRSS experts can perform periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance.

Preventative maintenance saves lives and ensures peace of mind.