Designed To Protect and Serve
Commercial fire suppression systems are powerful fire safety systems that are designed to protect businesses from the risk of a fire. This equipment may include sprinkler systems, chemical extinguishers, fire doors, and more. Because fire is one of the greatest threats to the safety of a business, it is important to have a high-quality, regularly updated suppression system to safeguard your business’s people and property.
Quality Equipment is Essential
In Australian cities, non-residential buildings must have an operational fire suppression system to comply with building codes. Combined with a building’s alarms and detection devices, quality suppression equipment is the first line of defense against a potentially damaging fire. Fires may be started by a fuel leak, electrical malfunction, arson, lightning, or a neglected open flame, to name a few sources. Some of the types of property that should have a functional suppression system include:
- Restaurants
- Office buildings
- Schools and universities
- Stores and shopping malls
- Apartment buildings
- Warehouses
- Airports, train stations, subway stations
Type and Size
Depending on the size of the structure and the type of activity conducted within the building, a business may employ a variety of fire suppression equipment and techniques. Fire sprinkler systems are an effective fire suppression method for most situations. Dry chemical systems are also common, which use a powder to help smother a fire and render the fuel source inert. In areas where people are not working, carbon dioxide can be an effective extinguishing agent. If your business experiences a liquid fire, foam may be the best option to quickly extinguish the blaze.
Don’t leave your business vulnerable to the risk of a damaging and potentially deadly accident. For more information on installing, repairing, or updating your commercial fire suppression system, visit the website of the Sydney’s No 1 fire prevention experts of Complete Fire and Pumps today.
Yours In Fire Safety
Alex
