7 Simple Steps to Life Safety
NFPA 101, 2003 EDITION
*NFPA 101 Life Safety Code states: 1.3.1 The purpose of the code is to provide minimum requirements, with due regards to function, for the design, operation, and maintenance of buildings and structures for safety to life from fire. Its provisions will also aid life safety in similar emergencies.
NFPA 101, 2003 edition
*International Fire Code states: 101.3 The purpose of the code is to establish the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards
of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
Services
Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression System Inspections
To maintain it's UL300 listing and current code requirements, your automatic fire suppression system must be inspected on a semi-annual basis by a licensed company.
Fire Extinguisher Inspections
Fire extinguishers shall be inspected when initially placed in service and thereafter at approximately 30-day intervals. Fire extinguishers shall be inspected, manually or by electronic monitoring, at more frequent intervals when circumstances require.
Emergency & Exit Lighting Inspections
A functional test shall be conducted on every required emergency lighting system at 30-day intervals for not less than 30 seconds. An annual test shall be conducted on every required battery-powered emergency lighting system for not less than 1 1/2 hours.
Fire Alarms Inspections
By incorporating fire safety equipment into a monitored alarm system, you can ensure a quick response to any fire safety emergency. Combines both the local audible alarms with notifications of the alarm to the Central Monitoring Service which can dispatch the fire department.
Industrial Dry Chemical Fire Suppression System Inspections
A trained person who has undergone the instructions necessary to perform the maintenance and recharge service reliably and has the applicable manufacturer's listed installation manual and service bulletins shall service the wet chemical fire-extinguishing system 6 months apart....