When people think about fire alarm inspections or fire inspections in general, their minds turn to the local fire marshal coming around annually as is required by law. However, for your business, a very important function is served by those annual fire inspections. More than just something on your ‘to do’ list, it goes well beyond that.

For the safety and health of your customers and team, fire inspections are critical. So, though they may seem inconvenient, it’s vitally important that you do all you can to comply with codes, regulations, etc.

Do We Really Need Annual Fire Inspections?

No matter how much of a pain it may seem like, without them, businesses would put the lives of customers and staff members at risk. Would you do that intentionally? Of course not. But without someone to recognize any and all fire hazards, the risks increase exponentially.

Some of the things a fire inspector can recognize include factors that may prevent the people in your building from getting out in a timely manner, whether or not they can be reached by first responders in a fire, where the likelihood of a fire starting is, and more.

Let’s look at the reasons why fire inspections are so crucial.

Fire Code Compliance

Usually enforced at a local level, the requirements of mandatory fire inspections apply to almost any business location imaginable. Some of their many benefits include the insurance of local fire code compliance within a building. To make sure that national and local fire codes are complied with, stay on top of your building’s inspections.

Building Trend Predictions

How is your fire system running? A fire inspection can fill you in. Devices can be scanned to see if they fail or pass during an inspection. Additionally, information can be compared to previous inspections regarding the system’s performance data. It can quickly be provided through reporting software used by inspectors.

While planning for your business’s possible emergencies, maintenance recommendations will be aided by checking the performance of your system through the reporting data provided.

Properly Running Fire Detection Systems

For optimum capacity operation, your fire detection system must work properly. Problems can be spotted by a fire inspector.

Think about the operation of your fire system on the same lines as the operation of your car. To keep it running at its best, you make sure your car gets oil changes. So you know that your fire prevention/detection system is running the way it was designed to run, annual inspections are instrumental.

Also much on the same lines as your car getting preventative maintenance on a regular basis, your fire system needs regular maintenance, as well. Before, in a critical situation, parts fail, it’s easier to repair or replace them during regular maintenance.

You’ll enjoy a much longer system life expectancy, and dependable service from your system, the better condition you keep it in.

Do You Need A Fire Alarm Inspections, Testing, and Maintenance?

For all your fire protection needs – including industrial facility, commercial, and industrial fire detection and fire sprinkler system installation and design – work with ASCO Fire. To comply with all applicable fire code requirements, we execute engineering services covering any and all of your requirements. A number of our clients book our assistance for fire alarm systems, fire extinguishers, maintenance/testing/inspection services, fire pumps, fire sprinkler systems, and more.

Some of the areas we cover are as follows:

  • Monmouth County
  • Middlesex County
  • Hudson County
  • Mercer County
  • Essex County
  • Somerset County
  • Warren County
  • Union County
  • Sussex County
  • Bergen County
  • Passaic County
  • Morris County

Contact us today by calling 973-633-7300 or by emailing us to find out more.