There are many ways to prevent fires. Including, making sure that electrical wiring as well as wall outlets, and service boxes are all updated. A certified electrician can inspect the wiring to make sure that it is safe.
Many people know fires can be caused by arson and juvenile fire setting, faulty electrical appliances or wiring that is not updated properly. Fireworks, candles, and small appliances can also cause fires if they are not maintained correctly. It is not as well known that fires can also be caused by chemical interactions. Fires can be very dangerous and damaging. During one year, over one million fires are reported in the USA. These fires caused:
* 3,200 deaths
* 15,700 injuries
* $14.3 billion dollars in property damage.
Fire extinguishers should be placed in an office near major appliances such as water heaters, furnaces and garages, etc. As part of the safety and emergency equipment in a car, an extinguisher should also be included.
Another way that is recommended to prevent fires from causing damage is to have the right kind of fire alarm installed. Portable smoke detectors are available that are combined with carbon monoxide detectors within the same unit. Professionally installed fire alarm systems are able to combine heat detection along with carbon monoxide and smoke detection along with control panels and backup power systems so that an electrical fire does not cause the alarm to not work.
When a system is recently installed or has been in place for some time, it is a good idea to have a Fire Alarm Inspection in Fargo to make sure that an alarm system is functioning as it should.
The different parts of an alarm system all need to be checked to make sure that they are working correctly. There are times that a part of the alarm system may still be working but need to be replaced. This is to prevent any part of the fire alarm system from failure. To learn more about having a Fire Alarm Inspection in Fargo, contact Summit Fire Protection.
