Fire alarm systems are expected to help protect people, property, and assets. But you cannot tell if they are fully operational just by looking at them. As with any other system, electronics and other components can degrade over time and compromise the system’s operation. Dust.
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No one wants to invest in their equipment more often than they have to in order to keep it running optimally. That is why running backup generators efficiently is important. It helps prolong the life of the machinery and keeps them operating well.
Maintenance of fire extinguishers is essential. Not only is it effectively an NFPA legal requirement but as extinguishers play such a crucial part in putting fires out before they get out of hand, it is vital that they work if and when they are needed.