Tips for a Successful Fire Inspection

If you own a business, passing Boston fire inspection is vital to keep it running. Business owners are often wary of these inspections, but they don’t realize that they can protect you from liability lawsuits. If you pass fire inspections every time the inspection takes place, no one can really accuse of letting the safety standards drop in the event of a fire.

This means that your property is as guarded against fire as much as possible and people within it have all the means needed to escape. At Boston Ironworks, we’ve put together this brief guide that shows you how to pass the fire inspection.

Keep Everything Ready- Sometimes, the fire inspector can drop by unannounced and sometimes, they’ll arrive at a very short notice. One of the best ways to be prepared for the inspection is to keep all your documentation up-to-date. These records include, equipment or system maintenance records, ITM reports, testing reports, etc. Also include a list of improvements you have made based on the recommendations of these reports.
Maintenance of Fire Protection Features- The inspection of fire protection features is a vital part of the Boston fire inspection procedure. The inspectors will test the performance of these features and make a note if they’re not functioning well. However, these inspectors are rarely experts in fire protection systems and won’t be able to tell you what is wrong with it.

It’s a good idea to bring in an expert to examine and repair the fire protection systems before the inspection. If you don’t maintain it well, you won’t be able to ensure the safety of everyone present in the building. That can be very bad for your business and for the health of your employees and customers.

Fire Alarms – It’s very easy to ignore fire alarms. Some people even tend to switch them off after several false alarms. However, that can be very dangerous. In the event of a fire, the fire alarm is the best way to alert all present of the danger and direct them towards the exits.

The exits need to be clearly marked as well. The Boston fire inspection will take into account if the exits are not visible and if the doors don’t open easily. You need to keep all these factors in mind before an inspection.

If you want to know more about Boston fire inspection, 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.