At Best Security Products, we understand the necessity of having high quality, state-of-the-are fire protection systems for schools.
Between 2007-2011, there were approximately 5,690 structure fires in educational properties reported per year, according to this document by the NFPA. The document goes on to point out that, “These fires caused an annual average of 85 civilian fire injuries and $92 million in direct property damage. An average of one death occurred in daycare properties.”
With these kinds of statistics, it is critical to do everything possible to reduce the risk of fire in schools.
There are several components of a quality fire protection system. Those components include:
Addressable Fire System: An addressable fire alarm system will not only alert you to the presence of a fire, but it will also communicate where on the property the fire is located. This is especially important on a school campus with multiple rooms and buildings.
Sprinklers: Sprinklers can extinguish or control a fire before it is able to rage out of control. They are activated when the temperature in the room reaches a predetermined temperature. A common misunderstanding is that when one sprinkler is triggered, all the sprinklers in the system are also triggered. However, only the sprinklers in the affected area will activate.
Extinguishers: In a 2002 study conducted by FETA (Fire Extinguishing Trades Association) and IFEDA (Independent Fire Engineering and Distributors Association) it was found that in more than 2100 fires, 80% of them were extinguished using a portable fire extinguisher and in more than 75% of those fires, the fire department was not needed. 1 It is critical to have fire extinguishers in each room and to train your staff so they know how to use them in an emergency.
At Best Security Products, we use Honeywell products to deliver a state-of-the-art, customized fire security system to your educational property. For a consultation, please call or email our office: 1-800–988–2378, sales@bestsecurityproducts.com.
1 http://www.engaugeinc.net/life-and-fire-safety-blog/the-importance-of-fire-extinguishers