Regular inspections will do more than provide peace of mind, they will reap big cost savings when potential issues are identified early, prior to causing additional problems and saving money in the long run.
Required Inspections Under NFPA 72
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has established NFPA 72, which is a compilation of guidelines established that cover the application, location, installation, maintenance, testing, performance and inspections of fire alarm systems including warning equipment, emergency communications, public alarm reporting systems and all components.
NFPA 72 provides guidelines that are widely accepted across the United States, although because this standard is updated every three years, some jurisdictions follow previous versions. In order to know the exact version of NFPA 72 that your jurisdiction follows for your specific type of commercial building and activities, you can consult with your local fire marshal, or just call a professional fire and safety consulting firm that will know exactly what regulations you must follow.
Inspections Beyond Mandatory Prove Beneficial
Regardless of the version of NFPA72 that your jurisdictional authority enforces, these are the bare minimum requirements that are mandatory for compliance. In many cases, you will reap big cost savings by following a more comprehensive inspection schedule by identifying any weak components, miscommunications, or upgrades in equipment that could be available.
In addition to cost savings, you will have greater confidence in your fire and safety system, giving you assurances that your employees and the public will be safe while in your facility.
For the latest version of NFPA72, and to know what is required of your commercial property to adhere to enforced guidelines, contact High Rise Security Systems. We are a leading fire and safety consulting firm in the Chicago area, offering expert assistance with complete fire detection system design to scale with AutoCAD, created for your unique structure.
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High Rise Security Systems performs fire system design, testing, repair, maintenance, and regular inspections. We go above and beyond what is required to ensure that your fire detection and warning system is in optimum working condition in addition to full compliance of all regulations. Contact us today to speak with one of our expert fire and safety consultants.