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Frontier Fire | Fire Safety and Prevention
3y ago
Recent law changes have created tax incentives for retrofitting or upgrading fire sprinkler systems in commercial buildings. The new law may allow you to fully expense the cost to update, expand, or install a completely new fire sprinkler system in your building. The purpose of these tax incentives is twofold: protect life and property & stimulate the economy.
Contact Frontier Fire today to request a fire sprinkler quote, and talk to a professional tax advisor to see exactly how the new tax incentives will impact your financials.
Does Your Business Qualify for Fire Sprinkler Tax Incentives ..read more
Frontier Fire | Fire Safety and Prevention
3y ago
Around this time of year when things start to cool off – it’s especially important to make sure your drum drips (and the rest of your fire sprinkler system) are properly maintained. Whether you’re in Denver or anywhere else it gets close to freezing, cold weather can cause damage & excessive wear to your building’s fire protection system. Damage due to sub-zero temperatures, or improper upkeep, can lead to costly repairs or replacements and even prevent your fire sprinkler system from working in an emergency.
Frontier Fire and it’s locations across the Rockies design, service, and install ..read more
Frontier Fire | Fire Safety and Prevention
4y ago
FARS has been around for more than 10 years, but, like many technological innovations, it is only now beginning to be more widely known – and even required in some buildings’ fire protection systems. If FARS isn’t already required in your area, it may be soon, so you should have an understanding of FARS and its purpose & use.
Frontier Fire Protection has been one the premier fire protection service providers in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain Region for more than 50 years. We’ve seen many changes in fire protection technology and fire code regulations. If you have questions about FARS, or ..read more
Frontier Fire | Fire Safety and Prevention
4y ago
Installing a fire
protection system in your building shows your commitment to security and the
safety of the people inside – residents, coworkers, or employees. These people count
on you to have the appropriate systems in place to ensure they stay safe in the
event of a fire emergency. Regular inspections of your fire protection system
are essential to ensure it meets fire code requirements.
These four common
problems with your fire protection system can disrupt or prevent it from
working correctly, thereby interfering with its ability to protect your
property and people against fire.
D ..read more
Frontier Fire | Fire Safety and Prevention
4y ago
Each
year thousands of fires in commercial properties like office buildings,
retailers, or restaurants cause hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.
Most of these fires could be prevented with a commercial fire sprinkler system.
A commercial fire sprinkler system protects everyone within your business
facility – employees, customers, and you – as well as your commercial property
from catastrophic fire damage.
Frontier
Fire provides Colorado businesses and property owners with the peace of mind
that comes with having a reliable fire sprinkler system installed in their
building. Customers ..read more
Frontier Fire | Fire Safety and Prevention
4y ago
Would you rather have a
commercial building with a well-maintained fire sprinkler system or leave your
business without protection from fire emergencies? A fire suppression system can
minimize the damage to your company’s property and assets due to fire. More
importantly, it can save lives.
What is a fire sprinkler system?
The primary components of a
building’s fire sprinkler system are:
● A water source
● Pipes for distributing water
● Sprinkler heads installed
in walls and ceilings
Fire sprinkler systems
disperse water in the affected areas to control or extinguish a fire ..read more
Frontier Fire | Fire Safety and Prevention
4y ago
When you think of
fire safety for your business, chances are you’re thinking about your fire
sprinkler system or fire alarms. But have you given any thought to fire safety
in the office kitchen? The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) states that
over 20 percent of commercial office fires start in a kitchen and that cooking
equipment is the source of 29 percent of those fires. While office kitchen
fires may start small, they can lead to significant structural damage to your
office space – or the building as a whole.
Many office
functions and social gatherings involve food preparation ..read more
Frontier Fire | Fire Safety and Prevention
4y ago
Small business
owners have a legal responsibility to keep employees, clients, and customers
safe. Actively developing and following fire safety procedures at your company
can help you remain in compliance with local fire safety ordinances.
However, business
owners often do not have a thorough understanding of domestic fire safety laws.
There are five essential fire safety practices every small business needs to
follow to protect employees, customers, property, and assets from the dangers
of fire.
Have Clearly Signed Fire Exits
In the event of a
fire, employees, clients, and customers ..read more
Frontier Fire | Fire Safety and Prevention
4y ago
Ringing in the
new year is the perfect time to review your business’s policies and procedures
and improve them – including fire safety practices and systems. Ensuring your
business has the fire safety protection it needs can help prevent damage or
loss and ultimately save lives.
The National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA) reports that well over 3,000 office fires occur
in the US each year. In these fires, several people are injured or killed,
causing an estimated $112 million in property damage.
It’s up to
business owners to ensure the safety of their employees and customers and to ..read more
Frontier Fire | Fire Safety and Prevention
4y ago
A properly working
fire sprinkler can prevent a small fire from turning into a raging inferno—meaning
keeping your system clean and properly working could be the difference between substantial
collateral damages and more manageable issues.
Sprinkler
maintenance ranges from ensuring proper care regarding the unit and sprinkler
heads to ensuring the system is appropriately set up. Proper staff (or family)
training is essential.
Should a fire
occur, damage can be done in seconds. Ensuring the sprinkler system doesn’t
malfunction or suffer delay stands to make a massive difference in the sa ..read more