Fire safety and prevention is important for any residential property or business. According to USAFacts, over 1.3 million fires happened in various structures and vehicles in 2019. Protect your business and everyone in it by installing commercial fire alarms. Here are a few reasons why you should make such an investment.

Save Lives

Fires can be devastating when they happen. Fires cause many injuries as well as fatalities. In many cases, people may not die from the actual fire itself but from smoke inhalation. Depending on the size and layout of your building, it can be difficult for people to get out in time without proper warning. By having a commercial fire alarm and regular fire drills, you can quickly warn people and save lives from smoke or fire itself.

Protect Property

In addition to saving lives, you want to protect your commercial property. The right commercial building isn't always easy to come by. Therefore, it's best to protect it from fire as early as possible than to suffer extensive or catastrophic damage. If you end up losing your commercial property for an extensive or permanent period, it may cause a business shut down and loss of money.

Avoid Fines

Each city and state has fire codes that a business must follow. By investing in commercial fire alarms, you stay in compliance with your local fire department safety codes. Such codes usually detail how many commercial fire alarms you should have in each building, where they should be located, and how often you should test them.

Monitor a Large Space

A commercial fire alarm can monitor a large area. According to U.S. News, nearly half of all users check their camera footage at least once daily, while 38% check it weekly. With a reliable commercial alarm in place, you don't have to sit at a camera and see if a fire breaks out. The alarms are very sensitive and can detect the smallest amount of smoke within a large area very quickly.

As a responsible business owner, do what you can to protect the people you're responsible for, as well as the building you own. Doing so can save many lives, protect you from liability, and prevent losing your business. To learn more about fire safety codes and the type of alarms you need for your business, contact us today for more information at Effective Alarm Systems, Inc.