How to Protect Your Business Premises From a Fire

A fire can have devastating impacts on your business. A severe fire can cause the injury or death of an employee or customer and destroy your building.

Even the smallest of fires can result in enough damage to hinder your business operations or take a major toll on your finances.

Over 70% of businesses involved in a major fire either do not reopen or subsequently fail within three years of the fire.

So you need to make sure your business is as prepared as possible for the unfortunate event of a fire.

Here are some tips to help you protect your business from a fire:

A Wired Smoke Alarm System

While a smoke alarm in business premises is not a legal requirement in the UK, it must have an appropriate fire detection system in place.

It is a good idea to have a wired smoke alarm system connected to the mains because you won’t have to worry about changing the batteries as it has a constant power source. It also has a rechargeable backup battery which will keep your business protected.

You can also connect multiple wired smoke alarm detectors together so that the alarms will communicate with each other and sound a warning to everyone in the building. This notifies everyone on the premises of the fire, speeding up the evacuation process.

Install the Correct Extinguishers

It is important to ensure that you install the correct fire extinguishers on your premises for the risk you’re trying to protect against. Using the wrong type of extinguisher can result in the fire getting worse.

For example, using water on an oil fire can cause the fire to grow and spread. Or a foam extinguisher on an electrical fire would likely electrocute the person trying to put the fire out.

Ensure that all of your employees are educated on the different types of fires and extinguishers so that they know how to use them correctly.

Fire Doors

One of the best ways to prevent fires from spreading through your business is by installing fire doors.

At Thoroughbred Industrial Doors, we offer high-quality reliable fire doors in a range of colours and styles to keep your business looking attractive while protecting it from fires.

Our fire doors are custom-made and can protect your premises for hours, restricting the spread of flames and smoke.

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