Ongoing Fire Alarm Service

Building owners are responsible for creating an environment that protects all occupants from the threats of fire, smoke, and harmful emissions. Local authorities require that buildings be equipped with regularly tested and maintained fire safety devices.

Maintaining fire alarm systems is not a job for the building’s regular maintenance staff. Only fully trained and certified experts of a reputable fire safety company are qualified to inspect, test, and repair these very delicate instruments.

Ongoing Maintenance Program

Over time, parts wear out, dirt and grime will accumulate, and integrated systems can be interrupted. In these cases, a malfunction is likely to occur when the system is most needed. A system failure can have dire repercussions when precious time might be lost.

As with any other equipment, preventative maintenance is far more economical than waiting for a breakdown that would require emergency repair. Fire detection systems are no different.

For example, many smoke detection devices are delicate instruments that work with a precisely directed beam of light so when smoke enters the chamber, the light beam is refracted which will then trigger an alarm. If dirt accumulates in the chamber, the sensor may not react appropriately. Other sensor and notification devices will malfunction as well without proper ongoing maintenance and testing.

Cleaning sensors, replacing worn parts, testing, and reprogramming systems are all part of a proactive preventative fire alarm service. Only experienced and licensed technicians have the training and the right tools to bring the entire system into proper working order.

Annual Inspection

Local fire authorities and OSHA require at least annual testing of fire detection systems. A certified fire safety company will perform a detailed inspection and provide the building owner with the necessary certification to verify the systems are in perfect working condition.

In high-rise buildings, the requirement to maintain the building’s fire detection systems is essential.

High Rise Security Systems (HRSS) Maintenance Programs

In the Chicago area, HRSS has been providing expert fire alarm services to high-rise buildings for over a decade. As a designer and installer of state-of-the-art fire safety systems by companies like Notifier by Honeywell, HRSS cooperates closely with building owners throughout the region to keep their systems well-maintained.

HRSS will work out an economical, ongoing maintenance and inspection program to provide peace of mind for building owners and managers. Reducing risk by maintaining a clean and operational system is a critical responsibility.