Unfortunately, commercial settings are arguably more at risk of dangerous fires than most residential buildings in this day and age. This could be due to a number of factors. Commercial buildings have more extensive electrical systems than their residential counterparts, and for that matter often operate in a way that facilitates fires rather than suppressing them. Many commercial buildings require the use of ovens — and we aren’t just talking about restaurants here. Hotels, motels, and even medical facilities often have kitchens of some kind, and the use of any kind of large-scale cooking equipment is risky when it comes to fires. You can’t operate a commercial building without a sizable risk of a fire; so why not do your best to make sure that the fires that do occur are quickly suppressed, with all risk being alerted as soon as possible? That’s the main issue when it comes to fires — protection and alarm systems. Commercial fire alarm systems can make or break the outcome of a fire. While the right system can alert people quickly and efficiently, ensuring that they’ll be out of building in question in a timely manner, the wrong system can fail and leave everyone trapped inside. Below, we’ll look at the different types of commercial fire alarm systems, as well as the fire protection services that could save lives.
The Risk Of Fire In Commercial Buildings
A major issue when it comes to fires is that of the high-rise fire. High-rise fires are difficult to manage for a number of reasons. For one thing, it’s difficult to firefighters to get to these fires when they’ve reached the upper level of a building. For another, this makes it equally or more difficult to evacuate people from the higher levels of buildings. Of the four different types of high-rise fires, three relate to commercial settings: those in hotels, offices, and facilities that care for the sick. Imagine how horrifying it would be a fire to get out of hand in a medical facility — and sadly, this has happened all too often. In hotels alone, it’s estimated that there are 15 deaths and 150 each year due to fires, as well as $76 million in property damages. What’s crucial in big buildings like these is that there is a combination of commercial fire alarm systems and suppression systems. It’s not enough to alert people of a fire’s presence — you have to stop it at the same time, or at least attempt to do so.
Combining Suppression And Alerts In Commercial Fire Alarm Systems
Many of us are familiar with traditional fire alarms. While it’s a good idea to have loud alarm systems, it’s important to remember that audible alarms aren’t going to work for everyone. For the hard of hearing, these alarms are useless unless they’re combined with a visual alarm — often a flashing light. Still, what’s even better is a system that combines sight and hearing with the sense of touch. This is why many systems combine traditional alarms with sprinkler suppression systems. The great thing about this is that sprinklers make it very clear that a fire is occurring, while at the same time working to put it out. It’s estimated that in combining sprinkler systems with early detection systems, we could cut down the risk of property damage, injuries, and loss of life in fires by as much as 50%.
The Workings Of Commercial Sprinkler Systems
So, sprinklers are effective — but how do they work? The great thing about quick response sprinkler systems is that they release eight to 24 gallons of water per minute. This is compared to the 80 to 125 gallons released per minute by fire hoses — and in this respect, there’s less of a chance of water damage. Usually, this amount of water will suppress a fire in its early stages and keep it from moving forward. In some cases, it will even put out a fire entirely.
