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“A fire that goes undetected can quickly result in significant damage to your property and assets; and while you may be insured, your factory or warehouse will likely haveBut just having a fire detection system may not guarantee an insurance pay-out. If the system isn’t properly specified for your structure, your insurance company can deny the claim. Legally, any occupied building taller than 30 metres or a floor that exceeds 5,000m² in size is required to have a fire detection system.
“If your security guard is another part of the building or on a toilet break when the fire starts, the delay can be disastrous. The sooner the response, the less damage there will be and the quicker your business can recover. An effective fire response system covers every part of the building and is monitored 24/7 from a control room, much like your security system. This allows for almost immediate detection, and a faster response time,” says Steyn.