Commercial Fire Safety

8/13/2018 (Permalink)

We talk a lot about residential fires but at SERVPRO of Mobile County, we also handle a large volume of commercial fires.  There are a variety of scenarios that you may encounter when discussing a fire in a commercial building.  From multi-tenant buildings to schools and restaurants, there are a multitude of planning and safety tips we could cover.  For the focus of this article we are going to concentrate on kitchen fires in the restaurant and hospitality industry.  With large ovens, open flames, cooking oils, electrical equipment and the hustle and bustle of large numbers of employees, the fire hazards abound.  According to the National Fire Protection Agency, nearly 8,000 establishments reported a fire every year, resulting in an annual average of nearly $246 million in property damage annually.  A fire in your business can lead to lost productivity and revenue and we want to help you be better protected.  Here are some safety tips to help protect your investment:

• Install an automatic fire suppression system.
• Keep portable fire extinguishers on hand as backup.
• Schedule regular maintenance on electrical equipment.
• Regularly inspect cooking systems for grease buildup.
• Train your staff on proper use of fire extinguishers.
• Store flammable liquids properly.
• Be prepared: have an emergency plan in place.

SERVPRO of Mobile County also offers our FREE Emergency Ready Plan service to help you develop a customized emergency plan for your facility.  Call us today at 251-343-0534 to schedule a consultation.