How Can You Prevent Fires In Your Nashville Business?

3/7/2022 (Permalink)

Refrigeration equipment, big electrical appliances, cooking equipment, computers and printers, are all items in your Nashville business that can easily catch on fire. A commercial fire can happen at a moment’s notice, with no warning. The best way to prevent fires in your Nashville business is to practice fire safety at all times, and while there are standards in place through the city government, there are also things you can do regularly to help keep your location fire-safe. Today we’ve put together a list of safety precautions to help you avoid an unplanned fire and maintain a safe business location. 

What Are Some Important Safety Precautions I Can Observe In My Nashville Business?

• Maintain cooking equipment regularly. Many Nashville businesses are restaurants, and kitchen fires are the top culprit in commercial fires. Since cooking equipment and appliances are normally fired up every day, wear and tear builds up in no time. If any minor issues are unaddressed, this could lead to more vulnerabilities in the equipment that may make it easier for things to catch fire. Be proactive about repairing any damage and fine-tuning the equipment to save money in the long run as well as be vigilant about safety. 
• Have fire safety systems in place. You should have carbon monoxide detectors installed in addition to the required fire extinguishers. Make sure that your entire staff is trained on what to do in the event of a fire and where to go. They should all know how to use a fire extinguisher, and how to handle grease fires. 
• Recognize and reduce hazards associated with electrical equipment. 
• Make sure proper outlets, switches, wiring, connectors, circuit breakers, junction boxes, plug adapters, and other electrical equipment is used in your building. 
• Use properly grounded and insulated power strips, extension cords, and other wiring: 
• Ensure power strips are UL certified and capable of handling the loads you put on them. Do not connect multiple power strips or extension cords in sequence.
• There should be enough working space in front of electrical equipment; a common space allotment is 30 inches wide, 36 inches deep, and 78 inches high.

Why Is SERVPRO The Best Choice To Help Me Manage A Fire In My Nashville Business?

We are fire damage restoration specialists. If the worst should happen, we are ready to help at a moment’s notice. 

• Our entire team has received advanced training in restoration techniques, and we have the experience and specialized equipment to quickly restore your property.
• We’re dedicated to responding immediately when you need help with fire or water damage. A fast response lessens the damage, limits further damage, and reduces cost.
• Besides the obvious advantage of lower costs, our “restore first” mentality also gets you back into your home or business quicker and with less disruption to your life.

In addition to fire damage, here at SERVPRO of Hermitage/Donelson we also handle water damage, storm damage, mold remediation, and many other types of disasters, large or small. 

This franchise is independently owned and operated.