FACTS AND FALSEHOODS ABOUT FIRE SUPPRESSION

5/27/2022 (Permalink)

Fire sprinkle

If a fire ever breaks out inside your business or property, you are going to want to have a fire suppression system in place to eliminate the risk of damage and put the fire out as quickly as possible. A fire suppression systems are typically the first response to any fire in a commercial building. This system can literally be a life saver in the event of a fire. Acting fast when a fire breaks out in your business will be difference in mitigating your losses. It is important to know what is true or false when it comes your fire sprinkler.

False: Water Damage from Fire Sprinkler is more expensive than fire damage.

Fact: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) advise sprinkler system as more cost effective than damaging comparatively to other firefighting efforts. They can keep the fire contained within single room rather than allowing the fire and smoke to spread throughout the building.

False: Sprinkler will leak

Fact: Sprinkler mishaps are generally less likely and less severe than home plumbing systems problems.

False: When a fire breaks out every sprinkler head goes off and ruins everything in the building

Fact: Fire sprinklers only activated when high heat is sensed. It is simple but the design ensures that only sprinklers closest to a fire will spray water, leaving the rest of a property dry and secure.

If your property has experienced a fire, contact a licensed fire restoration company likeSERVPRO of Ventura. Do not hesitate to call us, at (805) 656-3911.