Fire inspection services keep both your employees and customers safe, bringing hazards to your attention and helping you avoid costly code violations. Knowing what inspectors will look for will help you take care of minor issues in advance, ensuring your business passes and creating a safer environment for everyone who enters your building. Below are a few steps to take before your next fire inspection.

How to Ready Your Business for a Fire Inspection

1. Make Your Property Accessible

The fire inspection begins at the street, where the inspector will ensure firefighters can access your building in an emergency. Be sure your building number is easily visible from the road, your fire hydrants are identifiable and free of obstructions, and the fire department has access to a key in case they need to enter your business after hours.

2. Check Circuit Breaker Panels & Junction Boxes

Every circuit breaker panel and junction box should have a metal cover to prevent electrical fires and accidental shocks. Before the fire inspection service arrives, also clear out at least 30 inches of space in front of the panel and ensure each circuit is clearly labeled.

3. Make Emergency Exits Operable

All emergency exits should be easy for a single person to operate and open without any special tools or experience. The area around the emergency exits should also be clear, so move any boxes or other obstructions out of the entryways.

4. Use Surge Protectors

Any computers, copiers, and other equipment sharing an outlet should be plugged into a single power strip with a surge protector. If you’re using any other adapter, replace it with an approved device before the inspector arrives.

5. Test Your Fire Alarms

Smoke detectors and fire alarms are essential safety elements in any commercial building. To ensure everything is in working order, test your fire alarms and make your fire extinguishers easy to access in an emergency.

No matter what business you own, Accel Fire Systems, Inc. offers expertise and thorough, professional fire inspection services you can rely on. Their team proudly serves businesses throughout Alaska, delivering a level of service you can only get from the best in the business. Visit their website or call (907) 349-1490 to arrange a fire inspection with their Anchorage branch. To reach their Fairbanks location, call (907) 456-3990.