The Importance of Fire Escape Maintenance

You never know when you might need to use a fire escape. Most people are content to believe that their homes are safe and they’ll never see it burning. If you’re careful, then yes, you might never have to live through a fire. Unfortunately, disaster often strikes unexpectedly and it’s always wise to be prepared. At Boston Ironworks, we believe that you should maintain your fire escapes well. After all, it’s better to be safe than sorry. There are many fire escapes in Boston and the engineers here know how to handle them. Here’s what you need to keep in mind.

Fire Escapes Should be Inspected

Fire escapes are a very important means of egress. They’re also usually made of metal and are continuously exposed to the elements. Naturally, there’s going to be some wear and tear. You need to hire fire escape engineers and services to inspect the fireplace once every few years. If you perform an inspection annually, a visual one would be enough.

Always Hire an Engineer

Don’t do an inspection yourself, not unless you’re an engineer and a professional in this field. You need someone who’s experienced and qualified to handle the task. The engineer would inspect the staircase thoroughly, look for signs of loose nails, missing treads, bolts, railings, and slates. They would inspect the steel beams and make sure that they’re securely attached to the building. They’ll also inspect the places where the beams are attached to the building to see if there are any missing bricks and caulking.

In essence, they’ll check whether the fire escape in Boston is safe to use. In case there’s an emergency, you won’t have to worry about the stability of the fire escape while using it.

Repairs

Fire escapes are usually very resilient and even after several years of use, they’ll be in good condition. Because of this, the repairs you might need to do would be relatively minor. You might have to tighten a few bolts, add missing treads or stairs, and clean the structure. However, if your fire escape in Boston is in a very bad condition, you might need to replace it. Other expensive repairs might include replacing bricks on the walls along the joints, or repainting the structure.

If you want to know more about fire escape engineers and services and their maintenance, you can call Boston Ironworks at 617 657 3117. You can also fill in this contact us form. We’ll get in touch with you as soon as possible.