#serviceandmaintenance

The lives of the people who reside in your buildings are your top priority. Regular fire system inspections are your best defense against a malfunctioning system that may not extinguish fire when needed, because you can't forecast when a fire will occur and endanger their lives. Inspections also reveal what maintenance is required for the fire system.

There are also stiff penalties for failing to comply with the National Fire Protection Association inspection requirements and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction laws, as well as the International Code Council codes and those of your insurance provider. Routine, preventive maintenance inspections should be a top focus for fire prevention.

Inspection and testing of system components are only part of care and maintenance. An assessment of the parameters that influence system performance is required for successful protection. These considerations include the following:

1. Changes in occupancy

2. Changes in process or material

3. Modifications to the structure, such as the relocation of partitions or ceilings, or the inclusion of mezzanines

4. Changes to the heating system expose systems to the risk of freezing.

To make fire protection systems as effective as possible, a number of new technologies and advancements are being used.