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Like any mechanical/electrical system with many devices and components, life safety systems require regular maintenance, inspection, and testing to ensure performance and adherence to acceptable standards. Running effective life safety management program can be daunting – if done right.

Last week was National Fire Prevention Week but reducing the risk of fires at home and at work is something we should all think about year around. Why is fire prevention important?

There are so many reasons, and they go beyond loss of life and property, although those two are of course top of mind when you think about a fire. It’s about your family, the home you’ve built, your peace of mind and more. We are privileged to live in a time where fires are much less common. But to keep it that way, we have to keep in mind the simple actions we can take to make our homes, families, businesses, and colleagues safer.

The Situation 

It was 4:45 PM on a Friday–that time of the week when we start to settle down, wrap things up at work, and turn our thoughts to the weekend’s upcoming activities. It was September 11th in northeast Ohio and the weather was perfect for grilling out on the deck, biking, dropping a line in a lake, walks with the family and dog, anything that allowed you to take in some glorious fresh air and sunshine. Almost time to pack it in and head home. Ahhh...the weekend.  

And that’s when CertaSite’s phone rang. 

When Jennifer Anderson fires up her computer to start her day at CertaSite, she is aware of the journey that brought her from Akron, Ohio to downtown Indianapolis. It’s a journey that reflects Jennifer’s determination and strong work ethic, and CertaSite’s belief in elevating committed and talented team members.

How often do you think about fires – fires at your home, your workplace or your favorite coffee shop? Once a week, once a month? For many of us, the answer might be “never” – and there’s a reason for that.

Fire prevention and safety has come a long way over the past several centuries – so much so that the idea of a fire happening at work or home might be far from your mind. But, fires used to be fairly common, and due to lack of preventative measures and awareness, they could quickly destroy entire communities or even cities.

Properly working fire extinguishers are crucial to the safety of your business, employees and customers. When it comes to choosing the right fire extinguishers for your facilities, it’s important to understand the vast differences in equipment and what is needed for proper fire protection at your workplace.

No matter what type of business you are, there are rules, regulations, and fire codes that must be followed to ensure the safety of lives and other valuable assets. Property management is no exception. In fact, when it comes to rules and codes for those in the property management industry, it is imperative to know the requirements and best practices so you can ensure the safety of the residents who live and work in the buildings you manage.

Let’s dive deeper into some best practices for property management around preventing fire code violations, staying up to date on inspections, tracking inspection and service reports, and managing life safety across multiple properties.

(Indianapolis, Ind.)  Life safety and fire protection company CertaSite announced today that CertaSite Serves, its charitable giving arm, has collected more than 7,500 pounds of food and essential items as part of a recent company-wide food drive. The items will be delivered to food banks and community organizations in nine local markets where CertaSite has offices.

(Greensburg, Penn.) CertaSite announced today that Advanced Fire Company, Approved Fire Protection and Advanced Fire & Security have merged to form Advanced Fire, a CertaSite Company.

At CertaSite, fire protection and life safety is our passion. But we get that understanding and maintaining your fire alarm system doesn’t ignite the same level of excitement in everyone. That’s why we take our role as your fire alarm design and installation partner very seriously. We are here to ensure that the people and assets that are important to you are safe so you don’t have to think about it.

CertaSite is here to make your job simpler and easier. How do we do that? If you’re curious, read on to gain a better understanding of fire alarm design and installation.