How to be Safe and Not Get Burned
Commercial, industrial and multi-residential buildings all require fire prevention sprinkler systems. Recently there has been a push by fire marshals, fire fighters, and fire protection professionals to include residential homes in that requirement status as well. No matter where you are during the day, a fire protection system affects your life. Whither you’re at work, in a high-rise building, or you have kids in school, a fire protection system is resting overhead and hopefully will never be needed.

Fire sprinkler contractors are generally listed in the Yellow Pages under “Fire Sprinklers,” or “Sprinklers”. It is always better if you know someone who has recently installed sprinklers in their building and can refer you to a contractor. If you are starting from scratch, general caution is in order.

This article has been written to prepare a building owner or property manager with information necessary to evaluate fire prevention/protection contractors. By knowing a few basic questions you can ensure a fire protection contractor has the proper background, experience, qualifications and certifications for designing, installing, maintaining and inspecting a fire sprinkler system in your building.

One of the most critical decisions for a building owner or property manager is hiring a skilled, qualified and certified fire protection contractor. If the sprinkler system fails or does not adequately suppress a fire, the results can be devastating, from the loss of human life to a great financial impact. Continue reading →