Is Your Business Protected from Fire Damage?

1/28/2022 (Permalink)

Is your business prepared?

Business owners are constantly assessing risks to their business, staff and visitors. One of those risks can be fire hazards in the building. 

Ways to Protect Your Business

There are many steps you can take to protect your business from the risk of fires. By focusing on fire risk assessment, fire prevention and staff education, you can work toward reducing the chance of a fire.

• Assess the risk. Your local Fire Marshal's office will schedule a time to visit your building and do a full inspection that will identify any areas of concern.
• Have the right fire protection equipment in place, which would include an automatic sprinkler system, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers on each floor.
• Create a fire plan and review it with your staff on a regular basis to ensure everyone knows what to do and where to exit in the event of fire.
• Conduct fire drills at least once a year to keep the fire safety protocol fresh. 
• Take time to review evacuation plans any time there is a structural change to the building. 

Despite best efforts with fire prevention and safety tips, a fire may still occur. If a fire has damaged your business, SERVPRO® of Greater Northern Charleston is available to help make it "Like it never even happened."  Here for you 24/7 ~ 843.552.1226