Hard Fire Suppression Systems of Ohio

With summer’s air conditioners winter’s stressed electrical systems and fall’s dryness, every season has the potential to be a dangerous season for fire. Between storing volatile chemicals and extra pressure on heating and cooling equipment, industrial buildings are vulnerable to fire damage. Here at Hard Fire, we are the trusted name in industrial fire protection for Columbus and the surrounding areas and we would like to discuss their importance in keeping your building safe every season.  First of all, it is important that your industrial fire protection systems are properly installed and monitored from the very beginning. These systems are there to help save lives and minimize the amount of damage done. Since these are so essential, it is also important to make sure professionals have handled installation to ensure all works as it should. At Hard Fire, we have professional representatives on NFPA standard’s code committees and work closely with fire detection and suppression ...

If a fire broke out in your building, would you be able to depend on your commercial sprinkler system to activate and control the fire? In order to ensure that your sprinkler system works as it should, it is essential to enlist professional commercial sprinkler system maintenance. There are several things that should be done in order to increase its dependability and effectiveness. As the trusted name in commercial sprinkler maintenance for Columbus and the surrounding areas, we are here to help with:  Code. Ohio and national code standards require preventive maintenance. Sign up for our preventive maintenance program to certify these requirements are met. Life safety systems are only as strong as their weakest parts. Having preventive commercial sprinkler maintenance performed will help ensure these systems work properly when they are needed.    Inspection. Sprinkler systems must to be inspected and tested by a qualified commercial sprinkler maintenance contractor like...

With many businesses currently working from home, it is essential to be able depend on one’s sprinkler system to activate and control a fire. And most of the time, the sprinkler system will do just that. However, there is that small chance your sprinkler system isn’t quite set up for success. Luckily, there are several things that you can do as a building manager to ensure your sprinkler system works, even when you’re not around. Here at Hard Fire, we are the trusted name in commercial sprinkler system maintenance for Cincinnati and are here to tell you more about this essential service. Keep in mind sprinkler systems are not always designed for all types of tenants. So, if you manage a rental facility, contact your sprinkler contractor any time there is a switch in tenants. The sprinkler contractor can evaluate your system to make sure it is adequately designed to meet the needs of your new tenant. Sprinkler systems must be inspected by a qualified commercial sprinkler system ...

It has been quite a hot summer with July being one of the hottest on record. Your air conditioner has likely been working overtime in order to keep your employees cool and comfortable all workday long. This additional energy use can put a large amount of stress on your building’s electrical systems, creating a dangerous season for fire. Here at Hard Fire, we are the fire detection experts for Cleveland and the surrounding areas and are here to provide essential fire prevention tips to help keep your property safe. Go straight to the source of the possible fire hazard; the cooling system. Make sure its fans aren’t running constantly and that their cords aren’t damaged. It also may be time to consider new, safer and more efficient fans. You should clean out any exhaust fans regularly and clear debris out of the vents. Avoid running fans consistently for long periods of time and check to ensure it is dust-free and clean. Dust can settle over the motor and other electrical components ...

How do you know if your fire detection system is working as it should be? Having the proper fire detection system for your Ohio business is essential to its safety so it is important to know where your system stands. There are a few areas that should be looked at in order to ensure proper fire detection system. And, as experts in fire detection for Ohio , we would like to provide you wish a basic rundown of these key areas. First of all, what is a great fire detection system with professional fire alarm monitoring to back it up? Depending on the age and structure of a building, a tiny flame can spread incredibly fast. That is why early detection is key to preventing costly property damage and injuries. By having your fire detection system hooked up with trusted, professional monitoring you can rest easy knowing someone is watching over the safety of your business 24/7. At Hard Fire we offer 24/7/365 monitoring services. We will keep an eye on your building and the fire alarm system...

If you’re in an office or other commercial building, look around and you are likely to see a sprinkler system of some sort. You might assume that in the case of a fire, water will spray down from the ceiling. But, did you know there are actually different types of sprinkler systems? The two most commonly used systems are the wet fire sprinkler and the dry fire sprinkler systems. What is a dry fire suppression system? We are here to tell you! The experts at Hard Fire are here to provide information about what a dry fire suppression system can do for your Cleveland business as well as what kinds of businesses benefit from installing a dry fire suppression system. For one, dry systems are deal for use in structures where temperatures will reach freezing. If and when temperatures drop below freezing, the pipes are not in danger of freezing as they are with their wet sprinkler system counterparts. Fragile equipment and documents all need protection. And that includes insurance poli...

When it comes to fire suppression for your business, it is essential to be proactive. Is your commercial fire suppression system still up to code? If you have an old, outdated or bare bones fire suppression system in your office building you aren’t doing everything you can to ensure safety for those who work there every day. Be proactive! Passive fire protection isn’t enough to keep everyone safe. When it comes down to it, your best line of defense is having a current, tested and monitored system that works. At Hard Fire, we specialize in commercial fire suppression for Columbus and know just how important it is to have the right system that works. We will go directly to you to custom design a comprehensive commercial fire suppression system for your unique business. Then we will build it and monitor it thereafter. We are constantly on top of the latest technology in fire suppression so we hate to see situations where companies don’t stay up-to-date on the latest and the greates...