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Annual Inspections by the fire department are performed to assess and mitigate potential fire- and life-safety hazards in buildings. Most fire departments provide you with a written report of any corrections that are necessary. These inspections vary in type and frequency, depending on the jurisdiction, city, and state. How the fire inspectors perform these inspections also varies dramatically from area to area. While many people look at the fire and life safety inspection process negatively, these inspections benefit the building/business owners, as well as those who use the building, by offering: A safer working/living environment for employees/residents. Business and job security. Up to 80 percent of all small businesses that experience a large fire never reopen; this not only affects the building/business owner, but also results in the loss of jobs. Of the businesses that do reopen, mainly lose much of their customer base due to prolonged absence of production or service. A better-maintained building for improved resale value. It is commonplace for buyers to hire a company to inspect the building prior to purchase to identify potential hidden costs related to fire and life safety. A possible reduction in insurance premiums. Some items may be required by both the fire department and your insurance carrier, such as annual fire-sprinkler and fire-alarm inspections verifying proper system maintenance. Many insurance carriers give businesses premium reductions for properly installed and maintained fire-protection systems. If you need Fire Extinguisher Service or Emergency Exit Lighting Service call EFR FIRE & SAFETY (708) 479-1889 or put in a request form for service HERE This OSHA video is a great way to learn about fire extinguishers and their uses...
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83.3% of highway vehicle fires are passenger vehicles66% of those fires occurred in standard passenger vehicles. Causes of vehicle fires unintentional actions accounted for 38 percent of highway vehicle fires. These fires may be the result of either careless behavior or accidental actions. Fires caused by intentional actions constituted only 5 percent of highway vehicle fires. The NFIRS no longer collects information on suspicious fires that may have been intentionally set. As a result, fires caused by intentional actions may be undercounted. Moreover, due to the volume of fires, many automobile fires are not investigated for possible arson. Determining the cause of vehicle fires is often challenging. As a result, in 23 percent of highway vehicle fires, no cause was determined after an investigation. The failure of equipment or the heat source was the cause in an additional 21 percent of highway vehicle fires. These fires are generally a result of mechanical problems, ranging from a faulty design in the vehicle to an improperly installed device. source: USFA equip your vehicle with a fire extinguisher |
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