Keeping the occupants in your commercial building safe is your primary concern as a building manager. While regularly scheduling fire safety inspections can help you address issues, safety relies on maintaining a functioning alarm system that will provide enough warning time for a calm evacuation of the building. These conditions can help you determine if it may be time to replace that system.

4 Indicators That Suggest It’s Time to Update Your Fire Protection Services

1. It’s Old

Even though an older alarm system may continually pass fire safety inspections, you may not want to rely on it in an emergency. The components in older systems can become corroded, preventing them from operating properly if a fire does occur. A delay, or a failure to operate at all, can prevent the occupants in your building from knowing there’s a fire until it’s too late.

2. It Requires Frequent Service

You should consider a new fire alarm installation if your existing system is repeatedly in need of service. Having to replace various components, such as sprinkler heads and alarm pull stations, indicates that the system is deteriorating. You can save on those continued repair costs and keep the building’s occupants safer by replacing the system with a more modern unit.

3. Changes Have Been Made 

While your current alarm system may once have met your building’s safety needs, there may have been changes that have presented the need for additional safety features. A fire safety inspection can pinpoint exact areas where more fire safety features are necessary, but any change will generally require an update of your system. If the average number of occupants in the building has increased or the building has been altered, you will need to adapt the alarm system accordingly. 

4. Newer Technology Is Available

You may also want to upgrade to a more modern system to help you monitor fire hazards with greater ease. Smart technology is used in fire safety devices to help better monitor all areas of a building. A newer system will let you pinpoint a fire sooner, so your building’s occupants have more time to vacate the premises. Installing a modern detection system can help you keep more people safe, while also helping you reduce the physical damages that your building could suffer in a fire.

A seasonal fire safety inspection can help you ensure your existing system is working properly. Serving clients in La Crosse and Bangor, WI, Fire Protection Specialists will evaluate your current system to ensure it meets your needs. They can also recharge your fire extinguishers on site, test fire suppression systems, and clean-up if you do have a fire. They’re open 24/7, ensuring they’re available when you need them. To learn more about their services, visit their website. You can call with questions at (800) 658-9463.