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What Is a Fire Safety Audit?

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  Fire accident causes high loss to a business, property and sometimes, many business shutdowns or go bankrupt because of fire that causes high damage to their assets. The fire safety audit is an analysis of fire protection devices like fire alarms, smoke detectors, fire sprinklers, and extinguishers. It helps in examining the preventive measures according to local authorities. In a fire safety audit, a fire safety engineer or a team of fire safety engineers examine your whole premises, conduct an audit, and check all fire safety and prevention factors. After examination, fire safety engineers prepare a report about the proper functioning of fire safety devices, and if there is a loophole, they communicate to the owner or the responsible person to prevent any future casualties. They also train staff on how to react during fire accidents. After the audit, they prepare an action plan according to the report.   Source:   What Is a Fire Safety Audit?

What Are The Important Fire Protection Services And Maintenance Requirements?

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  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: ● Changes in occupancy ● Changes in process or material ● Modifi