Building managers today have a greater responsibility than ever when it comes to fire safety. It is not enough for the installations to exist and have been approved at a certain point in time \u2014 they must be permanently operational, properly maintained and able to be checked at any time by the competent authorities.<\/p>\n
Experience shows that many of the problems discovered during ISU audits are not caused by a lack of investment, but by lack of simple periodic checks<\/strong>This checklist can help you quickly identify the most common risks before they become costly problems.<\/p>\n The first thing to check is the status of the fire detection and alarm control panel. Check if there is:<\/p>\n A fault ignored for months may mean that certain areas of the building are no longer properly monitored.<\/p>\n Request and verify documents confirming maintenance has been performed. There must be clear records of:<\/p>\n Lack of documentation can become a problem during an inspection.<\/p>\n Many installations appear to operate normally, but the batteries no longer provide the necessary autonomy in the event of a power outage. Check:<\/p>\n In the event of a building evacuation, emergency lighting can make the difference between an orderly evacuation and a dangerous situation. Check that:<\/p>\n Smoke extraction is designed to keep escape routes usable and reduce the effects of smoke on occupants. Make sure that:<\/p>\n In many buildings, pumping units are used very rarely and that is precisely why problems can arise unnoticed. Check:<\/p>\n One of the most common sources of non-conformities is modifications made after the building has been put into operation. Ask yourself:<\/p>\n Any changes may affect the operation of existing systems.<\/p>\n Even the most efficient facility needs people who know how to react. Check:<\/p>\n Many buildings use panels, detectors and components that were installed 15\u201320 years ago. Signs that an upgrade is needed include:<\/p>\n An independent audit provides a true picture of the condition of the facilities and can identify problems that are not obvious in daily operation. An audit can highlight:<\/p>\n From the experience of projects carried out by GreenSoft, the most common situations are:<\/p>\n Most of these problems can be identified and remedied before they cause serious consequences.<\/p>\n GreenSoft provides audit, verification and maintenance services for fire safety installations in commercial buildings, hotels, industrial units and public institutions. Through our assessments, we quickly identify non-conformities, operational risks and equipment requiring interventions, so that administrators can make informed decisions and avoid the costs generated by failures or unplanned shutdowns.<\/p>\n1. Does the fire panel display faults?<\/h2>\n
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2. Have periodic checks been carried out?<\/h2>\n
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3. Are the batteries up to date and functional?<\/h2>\n
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4. Is the security lighting working?<\/h2>\n
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5. Are the smoke extraction systems operational?<\/h2>\n
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6. Have the PSI pumping units been tested?<\/h2>\n
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7. Have any changes been made to the building?<\/h2>\n
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8. Does the staff know what to do in case of fire?<\/h2>\n
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9. Is there any equipment that has exceeded its useful life?<\/h2>\n
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10. Have you performed a technical audit in the last year?<\/h2>\n
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The most common mistakes made by administrators<\/h2>\n
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How GreenSoft can help you<\/h2>\n