Strategic Placement Of Fire Fighting Equipment

As many of my readers already know, I am a an obsessive compulsive safety buff particularly

with fire proofing homes, buildings and any other place that may be prone to this preventable disaster. This as the title already says, is strategic placement of fire fighting equipment. Now I would like to make a few disclaimers in writing this. First, that I am not a fire safety expert nor am I claiming to be one - in fact the number one recommendation I always give to my clients and friends is to consult the local fire station and fire safety equipment dealers on this matter. I am however, speaking from years of experience as a commercial property manager. Second, that these are general rules - specifics still come from actually purchasing, installing and maintaining the equipment. The main purpose of this post still, is to show the importance of fire safety equipment.

The first thing here is to make sure that the health and safety signs are placed in the right areas of the vicinity. In the corridors of buildings, make sure that the signs are highly visible even for running and panicking people. This means that for example, a fire exit sign the end of a corridor placed about five and a half feet high would be good since it follows the normal human vision. Also make sure that the signs are clear and give specific yet easy to understand instructions for the fire fighting equipment. C02 fire extinguishers are used for burning electronics and the signs have to say just that. First aid kit signs should show how a person should locate and apply it given the current situation.

The second thing here aside from the health and safety signs being clear is to make sure that the equipment itself as well, will easily be located. Usually the striking red color of fire extinguishers draw a lot of attention and everyday people working would know by routine where they are located. If you are using a chrome colored fire extinguisher, make sure it is still in a bright red fire extinguisher cabinet for easy location. An additional point here is to make sure that the locks used on the extinguishers would be secure when untouched, but easily opened in the case of an emergency. The same goes for the activatable fire alarms, fire hose reels and perhaps any other emergency safety equipment you may have in the area.

Placement of fire fighting equipment is not a matter to be taken lightly. For instance, placing health and safety signs correctly doesn't take a lot of effort, but it can potentially save a lot of lives. Aside from proper placement of the equipment, also make sure that the employees in the case of commercial areas, are properly trained and made aware of what to do in the case of an emergency. Again, I would like to repeat that I am not an expert and I don't claim to be. Thus, for further information consult with your local fire station and a reputable fire safety equipment dealer.

by: Ben Griston

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