How Do I Keep My Building Secure After a Fire?

10/2/2022 (Permalink)

Steps To Protect Your Building After a Fire

When a fire happens to your Bel Air, CA, business, you may be worried about the damage to your property and belongings. However, there are additional steps that should be taken to ensure that your building remains secure after the fire has been put out. If you do not take these steps, you risk having additional break-ins or other incidents happening at your business as well as running up costs on top of the other expenses associated with fire damage. Here are some steps you can take to protect your building after a fire:

Cover Any Open Doors or Windows

In the case of a fire, you should cover any open doors and windows with plywood to prevent entry. You can use a hammer and nails to secure the plywood over the opening; make sure that it is securely attached at all four corners. If you have broken glass, you may also want to cover it with cardboard or plastic sheeting before covering with plywood.

For large openings like sliding glass doors, use two pieces of plywood laid on top of each other so that they overlap slightly at their edges (see image below). This will make them stronger than one piece alone.

Monitor the Property Closely

The best way to keep your property safe post fire is to have a security system installed. A good system will alert you when there's an intruder and it can even deter intruders from entering in the first place by scaring them off with lights, loud noises and/or sirens. If you don't want to install a home security system yourself, hire a professional for installation or maintenance services.

You should also consider hiring a watchman or guard service if you live in an area where theft is common. This will help prevent any break-ins while you're away on vacation or business trips and make sure that no one steals anything valuable from inside the building or garage where they are storing their vehicle(s).

When shopping around for an alarm company, make sure they are monitored 24/7 by professionals who will respond quickly if there is an issue (such as smoke or heat detectors going off). Look for companies that offer all of these features:

• Smoke and heat detectors
• Motion sensors (to detect movement within the building)
• An alarm

Protecting your building and your belongings after a fire means taking security seriously

After a fire, it is important to take security seriously.

• Lock doors and windows.
• Install security cameras that are monitored by a central station.
• Get a business security system installed if your building qualifies for one of these services. This type of system allows the monitoring center to keep an eye on all the activity taking place inside your property with little effort required on your part.
• Monitor the property closely and make sure everything always looks secure

We hope this article has been helpful to you. We know how terrifying it can be to go through a fire, whether you’re the one who suffered damage or someone else. However, don’t let that fear paralyze you—act and protect your building from intruders by following these tips!