Encore Fire Protection Blog

Both residential and commercial buildings are at an increased risk of fires in the freezing winter months. We took a look at the most common fire hazards in buildings, and created a comprehensive list of how you and your tenants can prevent fires on your properties. 

Whether you're a property manager, facilities manager, or building owner, it's important to know the steps to take for preventing dangerous and costly fires. It's not a bad idea to pass these tips for tenants along to your building residents and users as well!

An important piece of safety equipment that is often taken for granted is the portable fire extinguisher. Many people walk by extinguishers without even noticing them. But fire extinguishers are there for an extremely important reason: to save lives. 

If your building or property's extinguishers are expired or become damaged over time, you are putting people at risk - and not mention the costly damages that you could incur in the event of a fire. So how long does a fire extinguisher last? Let's run through the facts.