Mill Brook Fire Protection

  Getting a fire sprinkler system installed in your home is one of the most effective ways of protecting your family and property from fire hazards. But there is still a taboo lingering around the concept of a fire sprinkler system in your home and that these are mainly best suited for commercial buildings. This notion is widespread due to several misconceptions about fire sprinkler systems. Today, we would like to do our part in dispelling some of these myths. Read further to clear any doubts regarding this. Myth:  Fire Sprinklers will activate by smoke alarms going off. Fact:  It is common for your smoke alarm to go off now and then. It can happen due to cooking or lighting up your fireplace. But you don’t particularly need to worry every time your smoke alarm goes off. Your fire sprinkler system will not go off whenever your smoke alarms do. The fire sprinklers become activated solely with heat, and not by smoke. Myth:  Fire sprinklers at home require frequent maintenance. Fact:  Fi

No matter what industry you are a part of, having a fire alarm system is always necessary. Just installing them, however, is not enough. It is also imperative that you test and inspects your alarms regularly (and after any upgrades to your fire alarm systems) to ensure they function appropriately in case of an emergency. The National Fire Protection Association Standards – NFPA 72, Chapter 14  apply regardless of the type of business you own or manage; you need to have your fire alarm systems tested, inspected, and maintained by a fire protection company according to these standards.  Even though the inspection intervals may vary depending on your fire alarm equipment and the rules imposed by your local  Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) , the NFPA Standards for quarterly, semi-annual, and annual fire alarm inspections remain the same. Now, let’s check out what those fire alarm inspection and testing requirements look like. How often does a fire alarm need to be checked?  The NFPA