Budgets are often determined months or even years in advance, right? So, when is it time to budget for a new fire alarm system for your building or complex?
Commercial fire alarm systems have many components. And, like most products, they sometimes fail and/or stop working all-together, especially if they’re older– say, for instance, more than 20-years-old.
Ideally, you want to ensure your people and property are safe from harm– so a working fire alarm system is vitally important– if the system isn’t working, deaths could result!
Signs It’s Time for a New Commercial Fire Alarm System
As you know, technology changes every couple years, and in some cases, every couple months. So a security system bought and installed in 2025 is going to be different from a 2005 one. Also, repairs to an older system may not be feasible because replacement parts are no longer available… So eventually it’s time to budget for a new system.
The main reason businesses and organizations budget for a new fire alarm system is because their current one is old– typically older than 10 or 15 years. Other reasons it’s time for a replacement system include changes in building codes, renovations being done to a facility, and changes in occupancy or use as buildings get converted for different purposes.
Think about evaluating your fire safety needs at this current time, and if any of the above issues are present, then it’s smart to budget for a replacement system. Consider analyzing different systems from various manufacturers and what options they offer.
If you think you just might need some replacement parts to keep your current fire alarm system going a couple more years, please call Life Safety Consultants at 1-888-557-0558 to ask about commercial fire alarm and smoke alarm replacement parts.
