Why Fire Protection Systems Are So Important
If you own a business, you face many risks every day, but you don’t want a fire to be one of them. According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments respond to a fire every 24 seconds. You never know when a wire could short or an accident could happen, sparking a fire in your building. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to protect your business. One of the most important is installing a fire protection system. Below are a few of the ways fire protection systems can benefit your business.
Save Lives
One of the most important reasons to get a fire protection system is to protect your employees and customers. Most fire protection systems have both visual and audio alerts. As soon as the system detects smoke or fire, the alarm goes off, letting people know they should exit the building. Many systems also send alerts directly to the fire department so they can get on the scene as soon as possible. These systems ensure help is directed as fast as possible before the fire has a chance to spread.
Suppress the Fire
Fire protection systems also include components to suppress the fire and limit the damage. For example, they may have sprinkler systems that start as soon as a fire is detected. Others release foam to suppress the fire. These systems may not put the fire out completely, but they can limit the spread of the fire. This both minimized damage and gives people more time to exit the building. By investing in a fire protection system, everyone can be alerted on time and the fire can be as controlled as possible until help arrives.
Reduce Insurance Premiums
Hopefully, your business never experiences a fire. Even if it doesn’t, you can still benefit from your system. Most insurance companies provide discounts for businesses that have fire protection systems. You can save a significant amount of money on your insurance bills by just having the system. Talk to your insurance company to see what kind of discounts they offer for fire protection systems.
Ready to protect your business? Contact Sonitrol today so we can equip you with our state-of-the-art fire protection system. We’re here to help you protect yourself and your business.