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The NFPA has done a myriad of studies on the causes of fires in different types of businesses and public. For example, fires in office spaces are much more likely on weekdays when people are in the building, and also less likely (about 31 percent less likely) between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. However, the fires that do happen between those hours tend to do more damage. In industrial and manufacturing facilities, about two thirds of all fires occurred specifically in manufacturing facilities as opposed to industrial, utility, defense, agriculture, or mining properties. It is always important that fire safety equipment such as commercial sprinklers and commercial fire extinguishers are up to date and properly installed so that fire risks are minimized. Here are some lists of the top five causes of fires in certain types of businesses, with number one being the most prevalent.
TOP FIVE CAUSE OF FIRES IN…
OFFICE PROPERTIES
1. Cooking Equipment
2. Electrical distribution and lighting equipment
3. Heating equipment
4. Intentional
5. Smoking materials
MANUFACTURING PROPERTIES
1.Flammable or combustible liquids or gases, piping, or filter
2.Dust, fiber, link, including sawdust or excelsior
3.Electrical wire or cable insulation
4.Unclassified item first ignited
5.Structural member of framing
MERCANTILE PROPERTIES
1.Cooking equipment
2.Electrical distribution and lighting equipment
3.Heating equipment
4.Intentional
5.Smoking materials
RELIGIOUS AND FUNERAL PROPERTIES
1.Cooking equipment
2.Heating equipment
3.Intentional
4.Electrical distribution or lighting equipment
5.Candles or lightning
Knowing what kind of fire risks your business is most likely to face is an important step in preventing them. Make sure to contact a fire safety professional at Total Fire & Safety to stay in compliance and protect your business from possible fires.
