Fire Sprinkler System maintenance and Inspections: A Necessity for Safety (Jan. 2014) | Page 2

A fire sprinkler inspection can help keep your insurance costs down. Some insurance companies
require these checks and others provide discounts should you complete one at your place of
business. It is important for you to follow the company’s rules or risk losing your coverage.
Completing a fire sprinkler inspection is also important for providing a safe work environment
for the employees in the building and guests that may be visiting the plant. Like you, it is
important to them that the necessary steps have been taken to ensure their safety in case of fire.
When they hear a fire alarm beeping during a test they know that the system works and is here
for their protection. Keep your employees informed on any inspections you are completing and
update them when a repair was conducted at the property.

Finally, the benefit of having peace of mind when a fire sprinkler inspection is conducted and
given the “ok” from the inspector cannot be underrated. Simply knowing that the system will
activate if needed can offer a lightened load of worries for any business owner’s mind. Freeing
up this stressor will allow you to focus your time and energy on running and growing your
business.
First and foremost, I hope you now understand why a fire sprinkler system is so important to a
company’s safeguard against fire damage. I also want to ensure my readers know the necessity
of conducting a comprehensive fire inspection on a regular basis to determine needed
maintenance or a critical repair. Arming yourself with this knowledge will keep your people,
property, and your livelihood, your small business, safe.