Hidden Fire Hazards That May Be Sabotaging Your Business | SERVPRO of East Cobb

9/23/2021 (Permalink)

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When you think of fire hazards that may be impacting your Cobb County business, you are likely thinking of things such as inadequate fire extinguishers or improper use of the office kitchen—but unfortunately, many fire hazards are far more sneaky in the commercial setting. Business fires are a miserable thing to experience, and for the 100,000 businesses that must go through them every year, it is likely that a little bit of prevention could have gone a long way.

Making sure you are doing everything you can to prevent fires in your business is about more than simply adhering to commercial fire codes. It is also vital for keeping you and your staff safe at work and preventing the downtime associated with having a commercial fire. To keep your fire risk low, read on to learn about the hidden fire hazards businesses are often unaware of.

Hidden Fire Hazards That Can Put Businesses at Risk

- Improperly Used Extension Cords -

• For any office building or other commercial space with multiple electronic devices, extension cords are often a must for getting work done. However, when extension cords are used improperly, they can spark and cause fires that can be devastating. Watch out for extension cords that are overextended, overloaded or plugged into other extension cords, as this is how most of these fires begin.

- Blocked Fire Alarm Pulls -

• If a fire begins in your business, quickly alerting everyone and getting all personnel outside of the building is key—which is exactly what a fire alarm pull is designed to do. However, if these alarm pulls are obscured or otherwise blocked, they may go unused in the event of a fire, meaning that everyone will be put in more danger than was necessary.

- Unclear Fire Escape Routes -

• Because smoke can rapidly fill a room and cause breathing and visibility difficulties, being able to escape quickly in a fire is key. That is why having unblocked, unobstructed fire doors and well-illuminated exit signs is a must for any commercial space. This will allow people to quickly see where to go during an emergency so they can get to safety as quickly as possible.

* If your Cobb County business has sustained fire damage, you can count on SERVPRO of East Cobb. We are well-versed in handling commercial fire damage and are here 24/7 to respond to your call. Contact SERVPRO of East Cobb 24-hours a day at (770) 424-0400 or visit www.SERVPROeastcobbga.com for more information on commercial fire restoration services.