When an emergency occurs, everyone needs help regardless of what they do for a living, how tough they are, or how good they are self-defense skills are. According to a study conducted by the Centre for economics and business research, up to 5000 jobs and $1 billion gets lost to warehouse fires in a five-year period. Statistics suggest that approximately 75{7d1e40ebd6982924326d8fa9e417d1e7993c0c0852ebf8cc82da44ee858b43d1} of businesses that have suffered warehouse fires have very slim chances of recovering, since they either cease operation immediately or after three years. Therefore, the reasons for installing a monitored fire alarm system could not be made any clearer. The fire alarm system of choice however, is largely dependent on various factors such as; budget restrictions, nature of the premises and how they will be used. One option you may bear in mind is whether to install a monitored or standard fire alarm system.
One crucial reason that should make you consider installing a monitored fire alarm system is the financial benefits that come with it. The initial financial outlay necessitated by most monitored fire alarm systems is usually great. Despite the hefty initial financial outlay, the benefits of a correctly planned and installed system will eventually offset such costs. Insurance costs can be greatly reduced by a well-planned and installed system. When making a decision regarding the kind of fire alarms to install, it is wise to consider the expected lifespan. Compared to standard fire alarm system, the monitored ones often use more advanced technology. The monitored systems have the advantage of requiring less updates due to upgrades in security and warehouse fire safety technology. Standard fire alarm systems also need immediate in-site human supervision. Besides the obvious risk of injury or death posed by such a system, it also bears the disadvantage of unnecessary staffing costs.
The off-site monitoring offered by a monitored fire alarm system is another benefit to consider. Despite the high ongoing costs involved with off-site fire alarm systems, the benefits to be derived significantly outweigh them. Unlike systems that use on-site monitoring, which heavily depend on the vigilance of property owners, company employees or warehouse staff, systems with off-site monitoring outsource this responsibility to third parties. This system, utilizes a network of linked fire alarms that are connected to a special control center, that operates on a 24-hour basis. Such constant monitoring is very beneficial, considering that most fires are quite common in premises that are not being used. Upon detection of a possible fire situation by the off-site monitoring system, staff at the specialized center quickly inform both the buildings designated key holder and the fire and emergency services.