What Are The Common Causes of Commercial Building Fires?

3/5/2022 (Permalink)

Commercial fires are usually the result of human error. Therefore, it is important to educate yourself to help prevent a fire as best as you can.

It is important to take care of people such as employees first whenever there is a fire. 

Commercial fires are usually the result of human error. Therefore, it is important to educate yourself to help prevent a fire as best as you can. 

Arson: This is the leading cause of damages from a fire in a workplace setting. It is instigated by the owner for the hope of collecting insurance on a failing business. 

Human Errors: This is when there is poor judgment in the workplace such as leaving a cigarette unattended.

Apparatus: There are strict codes regulating the installation and maintenance of water heaters, boilers, and furnaces. Mishandling of installation and the lack of maintenance can ignite a fire. 

Electrical Fires: Many building fires are usually the result of the misuse of an appliance. An appliance is used for a purpose other than what it was designed for. 

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