Commercial Building Fire Prevention: The Checklist That Could Save Your Property
Quick Summary According to USFA/FEMA, nonresidential building fires caused 110,000 incidents, 130 deaths, and over $3.16 billion in losses in 2023 alone Fires in commercial buildings have increased 19% over the past decade and fire deaths are up 70% per the same USFA data Electrical malfunction and cooking equipment are the two leading causes of […]
Commercial Smoke Damage Cleaning: The Process, the Risks, and When to Call a Pro
Quick Summary Smoke damage keeps spreading and corroding surfaces after the fire is out — speed is everything There are 4 types of residue (dry, wet, protein, fuel oil) and each requires a different cleaning method Professional cleaning covers assessment, containment, HVAC, surface cleaning, odor elimination, and air quality testing Do not wipe soot yourself […]
Commercial Fire Damage Restoration: What Property Managers Need to Know
A fire in your commercial building doesn’t end when the flames go out. In a lot of ways, that’s when the real work begins. Between the structural damage, smoke that’s crept into places you can’t see, and water left behind by the fire department, the hours and days that follow are critical. How you respond […]