Invariably, we have all heard of Christmas season catastrophes that have left homes and businesses in utter ruin. Though Christmas lights have changed significantly when it comes to safety standards, folks are still being careless in the way that they use them.
According to the NFPA, there was an average of 240 reported structure fires per year during 2005-2009. During that time, holiday lights and other decorative lighting with line voltage were involved in an estimated average of 150 structure fires per year. In addition, eight people died, and twenty-seven other people were severely injured. One out of eighteen structures experienced a death due to a Christmas tree fire. A lot of those fires could have been prevented, or maintained in one area if proper Fire and Smoke Penetration Sealing had been used in those structures. There is no doubt that proper fire and smoke sealing will save lives this holiday season.
KM Facility Services Helps Stop Deadly Fires
KM Facility Services of Arizona have professionally trained fire stopping personnel who know just where to look and how to seal potential fire and smoke threats in your commercial complex. With appropriate fire stopping procedures, fires can be contained in one area, saving property loss, and also allowing business employee’s time to escape without harm.
Passive Fire Protection System Saves Lives
Fire Stopping, also known as Fire and Smoke Penetration Sealing allows for the smoke or flames of a fire to slowly spread and come against barriers that compartmentalize it, keeping it contained to one area. Occupants can then escape unharmed, and it saves property from complete destruction.
If you need Fire and Smoke Penetration Sealing that is performed to code with today’s standards, contact KM Services at (623) 930-5490. We service businesses within Arizona, including the Phoenix and Tucson areas.