When we hear about a fire occurring, it always leaves a knot in the pit of our stomachs. We wonder if there if there were casualties, if there were survivors, about the condition of the firefighters and the extent of the damage. Whether the fire was a minor event or an enormous tragedy, we all know the devastation that a fire can cause. In a best case scenario, everyone survived and there was minimal damage. However, it is very rare that there are zero losses when any kind of fire occurs. Even if a business has a fire and they seemingly got through it relatively unscathed, there are typically some kind of secondary losses to deal with.
When a business property has a fire, the aftermath ranges from significant and extreme losses on one end to inconvenient and irritating losses on the other. Regardless of the end of the spectrum that the losses land on, there is always something to deal with after a fire. If a business is lucky, they won't be completely devasted but just rather a little inconvenienced. However, valuable time and resources will need to be spent to recoup from the fire.
If a business manages to come through a fire with the building and structures intact, we definitely consider that a win. However, there are other losses that might be incurred - items that can be difficult to replace, such as permits, licenses, certificates, and other important documents. Usually, these records can be replaced, but it can sometimes be a tedious and time-consuming process.
And then, there are records and documents that cannot be replaced. In this category might be files, receipts, and other primary records. There could be some serious legal ramifications if these irreplaceable papers are damaged in a fire. While it's true that many businesses now store important documents such as these on computers, the hard drives themselves could suffer water or fire damage if they aren't backed up in another location.
Compared to the loss of life, these secondary losses might seem insignificant. It's true - these material items can't be compared with the value of human life. But to a business owner who has invested and made many sacrifices for the success of his business, these losses can be devastating. Many times, a business needs to be shut down after a fire for investigations, inspections, rebuilding, and repairs. This is a loss of valuable operational time, which results in a loss of profits - not just for the business but also for the employees who rely on the business for their income. Whatever the size of the fire, there is always a trickle-down effect of loss. Fire prevention is the best way to protect yourself from any kind of losses.
The good news is that, as a business owner, there's a lot you can do to prevent a tragic event like a fire. Making sure your place of business is properly treated with fire retardants according to FDNY standards is an action that pays huge dividends in fire protection. Bronx Flameproofing is dedicated to keeping our city safe from the risk of fire. We have an expert staff who can assist you in making sure your business property is appropriately protected from fire through our flameproofing treatments. Please call Bronx Flameproofing today to discuss how we can help you protect your business from all kinds of losses. We offer free, no-obligation estimates, and we would love to serve your business. Call today at 800-594-0117.
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