What is a Fire Watch and When Do You Need One?

Everyone hopes that having someone from the fire marshal’s office drop by means good news, but sometimes they are there to let you know about a potential problem so it can be resolved before you have disastrous results. When you hear that your business needs to conduct a fire watch, it might sound like a frightening situation. However, this simple preventative measure can help protect your staff and your business as you resolve any issues that are outstanding.

Read more

Fire drills are an important part of working in a commercial or office building, as they can keep you safe in the event of an emergency. Unfortunately, they are often ignored or treated as an annoyance instead of a life-saving mechanism. Humans have a tendency to think that “It won’t happen to me”, but the reality is that there are thousands of devastating fires that occur each year — many of which end in fatalities that could potentially have been prevented. These tips for organizing fire drills in the workplace will help people take their fire prevention steps seriously while staying organized and limiting confusion.

Read more

Is your California restaurant fully protected from all the potential hazards that are lurking within? You might be surprised to learn that someone running off without paying their bill is definitely not the worst problem you’re likely to have. Instead, keeping your restaurant fully protected from the dangers of accidental fire top the list of calamities that you need to consider. See how you can keep your restaurant protected both now and in the future.

Read more

Running a business is time-consuming, wonderful, exhausting and exhilarating, but it can all be gone in an instant if you have a catastrophic fire. Even when you feel as though you’re doing everything right, there is always the possibility that your livelihood and even your life could be lost in a fire. Many of these dangerous fires are manageable with the right maintenance on your fire systems, while others should be preventable with education and foresight. Whether you’re a proactive fire protection guru or are not-quite-confident in your fire know-how, these statistics are sure to surprise you and your staff.

Read more

Freezing temperatures are not the only danger to pipes, as age can also take a toll on your sprinkler system. You are likely familiar with the challenges that homeowners have with their external water systems and hoses, but businesses are subject to the same problems — only on a much larger scale! Of course, the best option is to have a proactive fire protection partner regularly review your sprinkler and pipe system to ensure that everything is in solid working order. When your sprinkler pipes burst, there are several steps you’ll need to take to reduce the possibility of damage to your location and physical assets.

Read more

When you’re selecting a commercial fire alarm, the number of choices that you’ll need to make can be dizzying. There are a wide range of fire alarm solutions on the market today, but the majority of these solutions are tied to simple concepts: audio alarms that are loud enough to get attention, and visual cues that can help break through the chaos that can be caused by a fire incident. Your fire protection partner will help you understand the nuanced differences in the systems that are available for your needs. Here’s a high level overview showing why it’s important to have both visual and audio elements covered in your fire protection system.

Read more

You want to be sure that your Northern California business stays fully protected from fires. That includes regular check-ups of your fire protection gear, including fire extinguishers. Nearly everything in life has an expiration date, and fire extinguishers are no different! They may reach the end of their useful life, begin losing efficacy or have been partially discharged, but can you safely dispose of them at your local waste control facility? Generally, the answer is no — but you can safely dispose of these used fire protection devices.

Read more

Just as you’ll find with many things in business, there are the government-required number of fire extinguishers — and then you have the recommendations based on your particular business setup. Standard OSHA requirements are an excellent starting point, but they truly cannot replace the thoughtful review of a fire protection professional.

Read more

Spring is a time of new beginnings, when plants and flowers blossom and there is an air of possibility throughout the world. The turning of the seasons and temperatures to warmer weather is also an ideal time to perform some necessary maintenance, such as checking your fire suppression systems. Just as homeowners are told to change the batteries and test their smoke alarms each spring, businesses also need to do a few standard checks to ensure that everything is in tip-top condition for the coming summer.

Read more

If you have ever been through the aftermath of a fire, you know that the fire suppression system that you use can be incredibly effective when properly installed. However, the reality is that water and many oily chemicals can cause as much damage to your business as the fire itself! Fortunately, AAA Fire Protection offers an innovative approach to solving this problem — clean agent fire suppression systems. These chemical protectants are safe and reliable, and will help protect your electronics and furnishings while defending against fire. These high-tech waterless fire suppression systems work by targeting only the areas where they are needed and are the ideal solution for many business applications.

Read more