Fires on commercial properties can be destructive and dangerous, causing significant damage, injuries, and death. Commercial fire sprinkler systems help prevent and reduce the spread of fires protecting business owners, employees, and customers. Installing commercial fire sprinkler systems also helps prevent extensive fire damage on commercial properties, saving business owners money on their investment. Listed below are five benefits of having a commercial fire sprinkler system installed in your business.
Legal Obligations
Typically, in most cities throughout the country, having a commercial fire sprinkler system installed in your commercial property is a requirement for business owners. Each city has set guidelines, rules, and regulations regarding the installation of fire sprinkler systems, and if not met, resulting in fines, citations, and, in some instances, shutdowns.
Helps Prevent and Reduce Extensive Damage Caused by Fires
Fires can be extremely destructive, running rapidly throughout an area destroying everything in its path, resulting in costly repairs. Installing fire sprinklers helps contain and put fires out immediately, preventing them from spreading and causing extensive damage to a business.
Prevents Injuries and Death
In addition to being extremely destructive, fires are also dangerous. Fires and the smoke that accompanies it can cause significant injuries, health problems, and in unfortunate situations, death to business owners, employees, and customers. Installing a commercial fire sprinkler system in your commercial property helps reduce the number of injuries and fatalities that can occur during a fire on a commercial property.
Save Money
Fire sprinkler systems are very cost-efficient, and installing one in your business can save you money on costly repairs and damages in the event of a fire while also reducing your insurance rates. Having fire sprinkler systems installed in your business means less risk for insurance companies resulting in lower insurance costs. Your insurance rates remain low as you continuously service and maintain your sprinkler system keeping it up to date ensuring that it’s abiding by local guidelines, rules, and regulations.
Low Maintenance
Fire sprinkler systems can last up to 20 years, requiring very little maintenance. Once installed, you don’t have to do anything to them, and they only require annual inspections to determine they’re operating and functioning properly.
Contact Chesapeake Sprinkler Company Today!
Chesapeake Sprinkler Company is a leading fire sprinkler contractor in the region, which is now a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company. As a full-service fire protection company, we offer design, fabrication, installation, testing, maintenance, and inspection of fire protection systems. Everything you need from your fire suppression specialist.
For more information, please email or call our Odenton location at 410-674-7041, our Ashburn location at 703-729-5150, or for service/maintenance Chesapeake Protection Services at 410-674-7577. For emergencies, call 800-298-3473 (FIRE). Feel free to keep in touch through Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn!