Fire Audit Schedules: Don’t Leave Your Business at Risk

A fire audit schedule is a fire safety measure designed to ensure that all fire hazards are eliminated before they can cause any damage. These fire audits should be conducted at least once every 12 months and the frequency of the fire audit should vary depending on how often you use or store hazardous materials. If your business would like to learn more about fire audits, read this blog post!

What is a fire safety schedule?

A fire audit schedule is a fire safety measure designed to ensure that all fire hazards are eliminated before they can cause any damage. These fire audits should be conducted at least once every 12 months and the frequency of the fire audit should vary depending on how often you use or store hazardous materials.

What does a fire audit entail?

A fire inspector will visit your business and make sure it complies with local laws, rules and regulations. They will also note anything deemed unsafe or at risk of creating a fire hazard such as:

Open flames (candles, furnaces, fireplaces) - These types of fire sources should be kept at least 12 feet away from combustible items and materials.

Sparks (shredders, welders) - Machines that commonly cause fire hazards may need to have guards installed or fire extinguishers stored nearby in case of emergencies such as small fires breaking out while someone is using the machine.

Combustible materials - These types of materials include anything that is flammable, such as wood or paper.

Heating devices - Anything that emits heat should be fire-resistant so it won’t cause a fire hazard if the device were to break down and emit sparks during operation.

Electrical fire hazards (faulty wiring, overloaded electrical outlets) - most fire accidents are caused by fire hazards that involve fire resulting from faulty wiring, overloaded electrical outlets and the like.

Refuelling - This is when a business owner refills their fire extinguishers after they have been emptied during an emergency. Fire safety experts say fire extinguishers should be replaced at least every six months or sooner if damaged or in need of maintenance.

Flammable liquids and gas tanks - There are many cases where fire accidents have been directly linked to fire hazards involving flammable liquids and gas tanks.

Can fire audits be completed remotely?

Although face to face fire inspections are highly recommended you can also arrange for your business to have a remote fire audit done. A trained professional will schedule an inspection of your home or business via the internet and complete a fire safety schedule. This is a great option for businesses that are located in remote areas or have multiple locations.

What should business owners do if they find an issue during their fire audit?

If you find any unsafe conditions, fire hazards or code violations contact your local fire department as soon as possible. It is vital that fire hazards are immediately taken care of to avoid fire accidents. There are many drawbacks and repercussions when fire accidents occur, so it is important to take all safety precautions.

Business owners should have a fire safety schedule in order to ensure the safety of their employees and customers. A fire hazard can turn into a costly disaster, so don’t leave your business at risk.

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