Semi-annual maintenance is required for pre-engineered fixed suppression systems, so every six-months for your restaurant fire suppression system. Commonly referred to as an “Ansul system”.
Annual Maintenance is required to be performed on fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers should also be inspected monthly — referred to as a “quick check” to verify the gauge is in range, the pull pin is in place, and the fire extinguisher is mounted, and readily available and accessible in the event you should need one. The monthly check can be performed by you, and signed off each month on the back of the Annual Maintenance tag.
If you are unsure, the best way to start is to CONTACT US and let us come take a look at your extinguishers or systems.
There are several types of fire extinguishers, each designed for different kinds of fires. The most common types are:
We often observe many businesses who do not have the correct extinguisher for their particular operations. Don’t let this happen to you!
The general rule of thumb is one fire extinguisher for every 3,000 square feet and every 75 ft. of travel distance. Travel distance represents the distance it would take to walk to the fire extinguisher with no obstruction in the way such as: walls, counter tops, desks, etc. Ceilings 10 ft. or higher will require a 10# ABC fire extinguisher. Other hazards such as paper storage, flammable liquids, kitchen appliances, and so on will also require additional coverage. We can easily and quickly give you a FREE estimate of what your business will require – CONTACT TODAY.
Several things! First, we observe the pressure gauge to ensure the correct pressure is maintained (a small gauge showing green.) Next, we search for any rust, dents, or damage that would prohibit the fire extinguisher from working properly…Unfortunately, this is something many businesses suffer from. Last, we see when the fire extinguisher was manufactured or when the last maintenance was done. Too often we observe extinguishers that might have the correct “inspection date” from a company, but the extinguisher was never really inspected properly. We pride ourselves on making sure your extinguishers function if and when they need to!
Fire is a chemical reaction that occurs when fuel, oxygen, and heat combine in a process called combustion. Each element has to be present for a fire to occur:
Fire suppression systems and extinguishers are designed to interrupt this chemical reaction, but only if it’s properly maintained. Contact us today to make sure your is ready!
The State of California requires automatic fire sprinklers in all newly constructed homes. In California, an average of 60 people die in 1 or 2 family dwelling fires every year. Fire suppression systems exist to save lives – allowing adequate time for families to escape a burning house.
While this answer is always frustrating, it varies by structure. It is never as simple as figuring per square foot or room. Fire Sprinkler designs are strictly created to ensure coverage specific to each building – factoring in construction, space, building design, obstructions, fixtures, and even slope and pitch of ceilings. The good news is that our quotes are ALWAYS free! Just CONTACT US and we’d love to give you a price.
Contrary to popular belief, the sprinklers aren’t triggered by smoke. There is a fusible link or a quartzoid bulb contained in the sprinkler head. When there is a fire, the HEAT from the fire melts the link or expands the liquid in this frangible bulb. The water is released when either the link separates as a result of the temperature, or when the liquid in the bulb expands to the point where it actually bursts the bulb.
They also don’t ALL go off at the same time! If a fire happens, and one sprinkler triggers due to heat — only THAT sprinkler will go off. Many people think having fire sprinklers will “ruin” their whole house if a small fire happens because of a “deluge” of water — but only the head directly affected by the heat of that fire will react.
We can help! We do those jobs all the time, and we’d love to provide a free quote. No job is too big or too small for Fortify! Contact us today!
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