Life Safety & Security January 2021

Article Update
Top Benefits
of a Business Sprinkler System
You’ve worked hard to foster your business
into the thriving company it is today. The last
thing you want or need is to have something
compromise that integrity. However, the
unfortunate fact is that today’s business
structures are under constant threat of
damage and destruction from severe weather,
flood, and fire.
According to the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), there were 1,342,000
fires reported in the United States in 2016 (the
latest date of full record). Nearly four thousand
people perished in the blazes that caused
almost $11 billion in damages. For these
reasons and more, fire suppression insurance
should be an essential element of your overall
business strategy.
Along with insurance, there are equipment
considerations and safety precautions you
can put into place now to ensure the continued
protection of your company. That includes a
business sprinkler system. Learn how this
integral tool can help safeguard your
business:
Saves Lives and Protects Property
There’s no denying that business sprinkler
systems save lives. In fact, no record exists in
NFPA reports dating back more than 10 years
of two or more deaths in business fires where
the company had such a system in use.
Research has uncovered that the tragedies
that did occur were likely unavoidable.
In addition, properly-functioning sprinkler
systems can drastically reduce damage by
suppressing the ability of a fire to spread.
Cost-effective and easy to maintain, these
systems can last more than two decades
without the need for major repair or upgrades.
Coupled with comprehensive fire protection
insurance, business sprinkler systems keep
people and property safe and secure.
Builds Trust and Positive Reputation
In an era of heightened personal security,
people want to know that the companies
where they work and with which they do
business have their best interests at heart.
That begins with proving safety is a top priority
for your company.
The fact is that fire can break out at any
moment. There are many factors that can
contribute to a blaze and not every scenario is
easily predicted. Plus, human reaction time in
a catastrophic situation is not always timely.
By contrast, an automatic business sprinkler
system engages in less than a second. Often,
these systems can start suppressing a fire
even before it’s visible to the naked eye. That
buys precious time for professional
firefighters to arrive on scene and contain the
fire before it can blaze into a full-on inferno.
Fosters a Culture of Fire Safety
When you install a high-quality system and
implement fire sprinkler insurance to your fire
safety plan, you demonstrate a commitment
to the security and well-being of every person
who enters your place of business.
In addition, sprinkler systems act as one
element of a larger fire safety plan. Along with
regularly testing smoke alarms and related
equipment, every employee should be trained
in fire extinguisher use and thoroughly
understand evacuation procedures.
Along with this fire safety education, it’s
essential to secure adequate fire protection
insurance. As you work with our friendly and
knowledgeable agents to implement this
important safeguard, you can also learn about
the many other coverage options we offer.
From business to church and school
insurance, personal lines, and more, we have
services that can help keep your company
thriving and growing for years to come.
Contact us today to learn how you protect
your business from fire, severe weather, and
other disasters.
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