Four Signs That Your Fire Alarms Require Maintenance
Have you fire alarms been continuously beeping? Have you been in an emergency situation but your alarms have not reacted? If the answer is yes then you are probably in need of a professional maintenance team. When it comes to fire alarms, ignoring obvious warning signs can cause disastrous results.
So, what should you be looking out for? Here are four top signs that your fire alarms require maintenance.
Beeping is one of the most obvious signs that your fire alarm needs to be looked at. Often, this indicates that the batteries need replacing but could also be a sign of a defective part. Simply taking the batteries out and ignoring your alarm means you are not protected if a fire was to erupt. Instead, you must replace the batteries and if the sound continues, call a professional.
Most fire alarms can be tested using the button on the outside which should ring when pressed. If you hear erratic sounds or low sounds when you try this, or any other time, you may require a service or repair.
Not sounding in emergency situations
If you’ve recently had a fire break out but your alarms did not go off, this is a major cause for concern. In this case, your alarms are clearly not performing correctly and doing their job. Arranging a maintenance appointment will get the problem sorted whether you need a simple repair or a new installation.
You haven’t kept up with maintenance appointments
It isn’t until alarms are tested that you can truly see how they are working. If you haven’t been keeping up with regular maintenance, who knows what condition your alarms are in? Ensure that you are taking responsibility for the safety of your business and arranging a safety check as soon as possible.
At Thameside Fire Protection in Essex, we’re the experts in all things fire-related. If your business fire alarms have not been operating properly, our team will ensure that your
fire alarm system is in peak condition with expert routine maintenance services. Keep your employees and property safe today. Get in touch with us for more information.
