Tips on how to keep your business fire-hazard free during the holiday season

12/28/2017 (Permalink)

If you run a business in the North Dallas, Tx area, you may get at least a few days off this month for the holiday season. While December is known as a time for joy and happiness, the winter season unfortunately also comes with an increased risk of fire. Before you leave your building unoccupied for a few days, be sure to take a few extra steps to ensure your business is safe and fire-hazard free so that you can enjoy the holidays!

Unplug Electronics

Electrical fires are a common cause of fire events in business, so if you’ll be closing down your business for a few days or weeks, turn off and unplug as many electronics as possible.

 Prevent Freezing Pipes

Winters in Dallas, TX can get very cold, causing untreated pipes to freeze and burst. The pipes are important for your whole building, but the pipes that feed water to your fire sprinkler system are especially vital in protecting your business from a fire. To keep them from freezing or bursting, either keep the internal building at a minimum of 40 degrees or use insulation sleeves for the pipes. If the pipes are not protected from the freezing weather, your sprinkler system will be useless in the event of a fire.

Check All Fire Protection Equipment

Before locking up for the holidays, be sure to check that all fire protection equipment and systems are working properly. Even if you do all you can to prevent fire-hazards, events may happen, and the fire detection system, sprinkler system, and alert systems such as strobe lights and horns must be maintained to protect your building.

SERVPRO of Metrocrest responds quickly offering a full line of fire cleanup and restoration services to help your business get back up and running in no time. Before risking further damage by attempting to clean up the damage yourself, call the fire damage clean up and restoration professionals at SERVPRO of Metrocrest (972) 233-8400.