Preventing a Vacant Building Fire

When you are a property manager there are many factors to consider regarding safety management in your building. This is especially important when dealing with an unoccupied building.

Protective Measures

The best way to protect a vacant building against a fire is to have preventive measures in place. The most effective way to prevent a fire is automatic sprinkler systems. Sprinkler systems must be maintained and in good working order, which means checking on them regularly while the building is vacant. Keep the temperature in the building to a minimum of 40 degrees to keep water and pipes from freezing.

• Without a water supply system, sprinklers won’t function properly. Keep the valves locked in open positions.
• Keep any flammable materials out of vacant buildings, as well as ignition sources. Any fire doors should be closed to help prevent the spread of flames should a fire break out.
• Smoke and fire detectors should be checked and maintained regularly. This means water flow, valve tamper, smoke detectors, heat detectors, and fire pump alarms should be in service.
• Hydrants must be in good working order.
• Alarm companies should regularly test alarms and signals.

Commercial Fire Damage Restoration Services

At Alpha Omega Disaster Restoration, if your vacant building is damaged by a fire, we have a fire restoration team in place and ready to respond at a moment’s notice. We provide an immediate response to fire and smoke emergencies and services include:

• Contents restoration
• Emergency board-up
• Damage assessment
• Demolition of fire-damaged materials
• Smoke odor removal

Call us today for more information and to schedule an appointment for a walkthrough!