Fire Prevention Safety Tips for Your Business

2/4/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO of Northern Summit County has the expertise and the resources to handle your business fire disaster.

Fires can happen at anytime in businesses. There are some quick tips for business owners to follow so that they can prevent a fire, or prevent it from spreading quickly:

• Extension cords are a common electrical violation. Extension cords attached to building surfaces as permanent wiring or extended through walls, ceilings, floors and under rugs. Extension cords should only be used on a temporary basis and must be properly rated for the intended use.
• Both smoke and CO detectors have saved thousands of lives over the years. Smoke detectors should be located on the ceiling of each floor or on a wall; this should not be more than four inches from the ceiling.
• Fire extinguishers can help in the early stages of a fire if you are in a safe location and know what to do.
• All fire extinguishers are tested by the Underwriters Laboratory (UL) for safety and performance. They are rated based on the type of fire they will put out, and their classification is determined by the size of the fire they will put out.

Make sure to always call 9-1-1 if you are experiencing a fire and take safety first and foremost before taking precautions into your own hands.

SERVPRO of Northern Summit County has the expertise and the resources to handle your business fire disaster. If you need assistance call (330) 650-4486