Cleveland fire suppression systems have saved thousands of lives and millions of dollars in property. But they need to be tested and maintained periodically to ensure that they can do their job when needed.
Any mechanical or electrical system can malfunction. Experience has shown that neglected systems and components are more likely to fail than those systems that are "exercised" periodically. And, should a component develop a malfunction, regular checkups will spot the problem so it can be corrected right away.
Of course, if you have a computerized system that conducts its own self test on a continuous basis; it may alert you or your fire protection monitoring company so a technician can correct the problem.
On the other hand, if you only have the basic minimum fire suppression system installed, you should give serious consideration to having a complete fire detection and monitoring system installed. Remember, although a basic fire suppression system might completely extinguish a fire, it is only designed to contain or prevent the fire from spreading long enough for the occupants to evacuate, and for the fire department to arrive.
If you have any question about the capabilities of your fire suppression and related systems, you should have a qualified fire protection company come to your site to evaluate your system. They will work with you to decide if you have adequate fire detection and monitoring, as well as determine if you have an appropriate fire suppression system for your facility.
While you may have a fire suppression system that meets all codes, if it’s a sprinkler system, it won’t be as good as having a clean-agent system when it comes to protecting your high tech equipment or valuable documents.
Any mechanical or electrical system can malfunction. Experience has shown that neglected systems and components are more likely to fail than those systems that are "exercised" periodically. And, should a component develop a malfunction, regular checkups will spot the problem so it can be corrected right away.
Of course, if you have a computerized system that conducts its own self test on a continuous basis; it may alert you or your fire protection monitoring company so a technician can correct the problem.
On the other hand, if you only have the basic minimum fire suppression system installed, you should give serious consideration to having a complete fire detection and monitoring system installed. Remember, although a basic fire suppression system might completely extinguish a fire, it is only designed to contain or prevent the fire from spreading long enough for the occupants to evacuate, and for the fire department to arrive.
If you have any question about the capabilities of your fire suppression and related systems, you should have a qualified fire protection company come to your site to evaluate your system. They will work with you to decide if you have adequate fire detection and monitoring, as well as determine if you have an appropriate fire suppression system for your facility.
While you may have a fire suppression system that meets all codes, if it’s a sprinkler system, it won’t be as good as having a clean-agent system when it comes to protecting your high tech equipment or valuable documents.
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