Commercial Fire Protection: Avoiding False or Nuisance Alarms

We become fatigued by repeated alarms. Studies show that all it takes is three nuisance alarms a year to seriously impact the responsiveness of the building occupants. This is the point when we assume that every alarm is a false one and so delay any action. We are more likely to be annoyed with the disruption than fear it could be real. This leads to increased fire associated injury and deaths.

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Setting Standards for Active Shooter Response

For organizations that are concerned about preparedness for hostile events in the community,  one potential solution is participating in an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) program. This year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA®) introduced its own ASHER training solution called NFPA 3000™.

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Planning Your Next Building Inspection

When it’s time for your annual building inspection, Guardian Security will be ready to help. BuildingReports enables us to inspect all your fire and life safety devices for working order and code requirements, using easily verifiable inspection reports you can trust. To learn more or schedule building inspections in the Seattle area, contact Guardian Security today.

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How to Handle Annual Fire Inspections

When annual fire inspection time rolls around – or, a property receives notification that the fire department wants to see an inspection completed on demand – it can be a stressful time for managers of a commercial property. To address this, here are some recommendations for businesses of all sizes.

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