Encore Fire Protection Blog

We usually don't think of a fire destroying our business or office building. Typically, we're worried about less concrete threats such as a downward trending economy, high customer churn rate, the struggle to retain talented employees, legal issues, etc. But the fact is that, between 2004 and 2013, nonresidential building fires killed 65 people, injured 1,425, and created $2,461,400,000 in damage.

Learn what your business can do to prevent the most common ways that commercial building fires start. 

It's scary to think that an odorless, colorless, tasteless, invisible gas can kill you in your own home or office building. By learning about carbon monoxide poisoning and what to do when there might be an unhealthy dose of CO in your building, you can mitigate the risks associated with this silent killer. 

Carbon monoxide poisoning kills about 170 people in the United States every year. CO poisoning is more common in the winter months when windows are closed and heaters, fireplaces, and furnaces are in use. These deaths are 100% preventable. It starts by having carbon monoxide detectors installed in residential and commercial buildings. The second part of the equation is making people aware of what to do when the carbon monoxide alarm is going off.

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!