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| There are several reasons of fire in commercial | | | | |
| workplaces it might be due to lose wire | | | | 8) Staff training is very important they should be |
| connection or as simple short circuit in Coffee | | | | taught how to use Fire extinguishers. |
| machine, one needs to first understand the | | | | |
| reason for Fire and take suitable measures | | | | 9) Fire detection on the right time can avoid |
| accordingly, it is always good to avoid conditions | | | | major fire, keep fire alarms working, check their |
| which would ignite fire, as it would burn down | | | | batteries on time and make a drill to check the |
| your business workplace that would translate into | | | | sensors once in a every 3 months time. |
| huge losses for company. We below outline couple | | | | |
| of points which could be inspected to make your | | | | 10) If you are working with Hazardous chemicals |
| workplace free from Fire. | | | | it is advisable you keep Gas mask and fire |
| | | | | blankets handy. |
| 1) Always see if there is any combustible material | | | | |
| lying near electrical area like Gas Bottle, flammable | | | | 11) Have you carried out a fire risk assessments |
| liquids, try to keep them out of premises. | | | | ?, if not call Emergency Planning NYC to get one, |
| | | | | Fire Safety certification NYC is mandatory for |
| 2) Keep the use of Electrical Extensions cords and | | | | each commercial buildings. |
| power adapters kept to minimum, as it is said | | | | |
| 30% of the Electrical fire arises from such | | | | 12) General precaution is best to practice, keep an |
| devices. | | | | Fire guideline within your company preventing |
| 3) Do not buy devices and systems which are | | | | people to not smoke in the building, Heat source |
| not UL certified. | | | | removed or isolated from electrical or inflammable |
| | | | | materials, always use indoor UL approved |
| 4) Is the Wiring in the premises meets | | | | equipments like room heaters, wire cords, etc…. |
| Environmental Health specifications. | | | | |
| | | | | By fowling this basic steps you can avoid the fire |
| 5) It is advisable to always hire an certified license | | | | to large extent, but over all human awareness of |
| technician who has earlier work experience of at | | | | using right method and tools can be the only way |
| least 3 years in managing Commercial electrical | | | | to reduce fire risk to minimum level, there are |
| wiring. | | | | companies which help you to plan your business |
| | | | | premises so in case of fire lose to the property |
| 6) Yes, Good Housekeeping reduces smoke in | | | | and goods along with people is minimum, it would |
| case of fire, as you dispose paper, plastic waste | | | | be a smart move to get entire property insured |
| from time to time. | | | | in case of fire caused from accident or natural |
| | | | | reasons like lightning strikes. |
| 7) All Fire Exits should be marked well and the fire | | | | |