Preparing For a Fire & Life Safety Inspection

There are many things that companies can do to prepare for a fire safety inspection and being a business owner in Chicago requires a regular commitment to maintaining fire safety.  Knowing what to look for in your building and on your property to pass a fire safety inspection will help business owners to maintain code compliance.  When a fire safety inspector visits your property to conduct an inspection, make sure that you are prepared.

How to Prepare for Fire Safety Inspection

Maintain fire alarm protection systems

Maintaining your entire fire alarm protection system is critical to passing a fire safety inspection. The inspection will include making sure all systems are in working order including smoke alarms, sprinklers, visual and audible notification equipment, and communication systems. HRSS provides commercial fire alarm system inspection and testing services to ensure code compliance.

Certify portable fire extinguishers

All portable fire extinguishers will be inspected during a fire safety inspection. Every property owner must have the right type of fire extinguishers on-site and it is the responsibility of the business owner to know the type of extinguisher needed for their material and property. Extinguishers must be certified and operational and in proper working order. Faulty or expired fire extinguishers are a sure way to fail an inspection. HRSS is licensed to provide fire alarm extinguisher services in Illinois and can help you to ensure you have the right type of extinguisher in the right location.

Emergency exits and lighting

Every commercial building in Chicago must provide the right type of emergency lighting and exits in case of fire as required by their building type and code regulations. HRSS offers extensive knowledge of all code requirements for emergency exits and lighting including where and when strobes are needed. We go above and beyond code compliance to ensure that your notification and evacuation system is functioning properly and designed to save lives. Some exits require a lighted exit sign, and all exits must be clearly marked for safe evacuation in case of a fire.

Clear Access and Sightlines

The outside of your building must also allow for easy access and clear sightlines for emergency responders. The fire department must be able to clearly see your address and recognize your building. Fire hydrants must be accessible on the property and clear from debris.  Make sure that landscaping or bushes have not grown up and blocked a fire hydrant that a department will need quick and easy access to when extinguishing a fire.

These are a few key areas that business owners must maintain on a regular basis to pass a fire safety inspection. Be sure to have an assigned individual responsible for ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of building safety and fire alarm equipment.

HRSS is leading fire alarm and safety consultant, providing complete services including commercial fire alarm system equipment. We help business owners to maintain complete code compliance with fire alarm system inspections, testing, maintenance, and repairs. Contact us to learn more and passing a commercial fire safety inspection in Chicago. 

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