Fire & Life Safety Statement of Work

Building safety managers are tasked with ensuring proper systems are in place to protect property and occupants. This includes fire and life safety system equipment, emergency action plans, maintenance and service from a reputable commercial fire alarm system company. Safety managers should stay abreast of all requirements from local and state regulating authorities regarding fire and life safety system code regulations.

When maintenance, service, repairs or upgrades are required on your commercial fire alarm system, you may need to draft a scope of the work or services that need to be provided. Providing a fire and life safety statement of work to your fire alarm safety company can help you to understand your requirements and responsibilities.

Fire and Life Safety Scope of Work Requirements

Partnering with an experienced fire and life safety system provider is important and can help you to understand code regulations that apply to your business and property type. Finding the right fire safety consulting firm is important as not all contractors provide the same services or technical expertise. Preparing your own scope of work requirements can help you to understand what is required of your fire and life safety system contractor.

Equipment, Frequencies, Safety Codes and Standards

It helps to include in your statement of work:

●       An inventory of your fire alarm safety system equipment

●       Fire alarm system service frequency requirements

●       Applicable fire and life safety system codes and standards

You can contact your local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to confirm codes applicable to your facility and fire protection systems. Your AHJ can let you know of specific frequency requirements applicable to your equipment and local emergency responders.

Insurance, Subcontractors

Make sure that the fire alarm system provider you work with has adequate insurance coverage and obtain a certificate of insurance for work performed on your premises in the case of damages.

Never assume that the fire alarm company you contract to do the work is going to be the one performing the work. Many providers subcontract services and you want to be sure that the providers servicing your fire and life safety system hold the appropriate technical certifications and possess the right technical expertise.

Technical Training and Certifications

Ask your fire alarm service company about the technical training and experience of their technicians and certifications that they hold. A qualified fire alarm system provider will ensure that their technicians are certified to National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET), as well as belong to professional associations such as the National Association of Fire Equipment Distributors (NAFED).

Your fire alarm system provider should be able to direct you as to the code regulations applicable to your business and property and should provide assistance with submitting data sheets and fire alarm system designs to your local AHJ.

HRSS Provides Professional Fire Alarm System Service and Consultation

High Rise Security Systems, HRSS, is a leading provider of commercial fire alarm and life safety system services to commercial properties and around Chicago. Our technicians are all NICET certified and field trained, with vast experience of all fire alarm system technology. We partner with our customers to ensure their fire and life safety system meets all applicable code regulations. We go above and beyond code requirements to protect and save lives with a fire alarm and life safety system designed around your unique building structure and business operations.

HRSS provides comprehensive fire alarm and life safety systems services, including consultation, testing, inspection, repairs, maintenance, and monitoring 24/7/365. Contact us with any questions and for more information on servicing your property with quality, UL listed fire alarm system equipment and services you can rely on.

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