PREVENTING FIRES AT YOUR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY

5/13/2022 (Permalink)

Commercial Fire Damage Ventura

Fire damage to your business is serious concern. Even moderate damage can result in your facility being closed for repairs for weeks. Structural fires can cause millions of dollars in damage on commercial property each year as well as priceless losses in the form of human injury and death. The following are proper steps to address and mitigate the risks and prevent possible fire damage and smoke damage.

• Electrical

Damage to electrical wiring can result in sparks and quickly lead to damaging fires. Electrical wiring damage may include frayed cords, such as those connecting desktop computers to the wall power outlets. It may also start when power sockets are overloaded or when equipment gets too hot. Review your company’s wiring to identify areas at concern that need to be addressed.

• Flammable and Combustible Materials

These materials are most commonly associated with industrial and warehouse environments even restaurants hotels, dry cleaners and other types of business may store combustible materials. These materials should remain properly sealed all the times.

• Poor Equipment Maintenance

Failing to service your furnace regularly may results in accumulation of dust and other flammable debris. Poor maintenance also include dusty, dirty or greasy components, such as air ducts and vents, kitchen exhaust vents and other features that used in the facility. Scheduling maintenance is necessary to decrease fire risk.

For smoke clean-up services and fire damage restoration, please call us SERVPRO of Ventura at (805) 656 -3911