Businesses can’t afford the downtime and devastation caused by a fire. Not only could it endanger the lives of your employees, but it could cause significant property damage, disrupt your operations, and even lead to the permanent closure of your business.
Despite the risks, thousands of companies experience the devastating effects of a fire every year. In 2021 alone, there were 125,500 fires in non-residential structures in the United States.
There is a genuine need for businesses of all sizes to have fire safety measures, but standard fire alarms aren’t enough. Learn why your business needs a professional fire security system instead.
What Are Five Benefits of Professional Fire Security Systems?
Your business needs the comprehensive protection of a professional fire security system. Here are five key benefits that will give you peace of mind and keep your business running smoothly.
1. Reduced Risk to Employees
Every second counts in a fire. A professional system uses advanced smoke and heat detectors that can identify a fire in the early stages. The system will trigger a loud alarm throughout the building, immediately notifying everyone on site of the potential danger.
Professional systems can also provide voice instructions or visual aids to guide employees or customers toward the safest exit routes in an emergency, getting them to safety quickly.
2. Faster Response to Alarms
Unlike a basic fire alarm that only sounds within the building, professional systems are often connected to central monitoring stations that operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. These monitoring stations are staffed by trained professionals who can immediately assess the situation. If they confirm a fire, they can dispatch fire crews to your business immediately. This eliminates the need for your employees to assess the fire or waste time calling emergency services themselves.
3. Minimized Disruption to Your Business
Many professional systems can be divided into zones for more targeted fire detection. This means that if a fire alarm is triggered in a specific area, such as a break room, only that zone will be evacuated. This minimizes disruption to the rest of the facility. By minimizing disruptions, a professional fire alarm system can keep your business running smoothly and safely, even if there is an incident.
4. Lower Operational Costs
Insurance companies view businesses with advanced fire safety measures as lower risk. They may offer significant discounts on your property insurance premiums because of it. Local regulations mandate specific fire safety measures for commercial buildings, too, and if you don’t have them, you could face hefty fines.
5. Fewer False Alarms
Unlike basic smoke detectors, professional systems often use dual-sensor technology. This means they combine smoke detection with heat detection, reducing false alarms triggered by harmless elements like dust or smoke from cooking. These systems can also self-calibrate over time or be programmed to maintain the right level of sensitivity, preventing false alarms.
Integrate Fire Safety With Your Security System
Modern fire alarms can integrate with your existing security system for even greater peace of mind. You’ll enjoy benefits such as:
- Central monitoring. A single source can monitor your fire and security systems, eliminating the need for separate contracts and payments.
- Streamlined alerts. If there is a fire, your security system can trigger alarms, notify the monitoring system, and even unlock doors for faster evacuation.
- Enhanced security. Security cameras can activate and record footage automatically in a fire, which could aid firefighters in locating the source of a blaze.
Integrating your fire and security systems creates a more comprehensive system. This will allow you to safeguard your business from a range of threats through a single system.
Protect Your Business With PEAK Alarm
Take action. Protect your business. PEAK Alarm offers a range of professional fire security solutions designed to meet the needs of companies of all sizes in all industries. Our team of professionals will work with you to assess your fire risks, design your system, and install it correctly.
Don’t wait for a fire to disrupt your business and enhance your employees. Contact PEAK Alarm today to start a consultation and learn how we can make your workplace safer for everyone.