| Randy Crocker, Principal Owner of Hassle Free | | | | -Comply with NO Smoking rules at all times. |
| Commercial Services, gets questions all the time | | | | Usually, there are designated safe locations for |
| from clients about their property and what they | | | | smokers. Carelessly thrown cigarette butts are |
| can do to save money, prevent fires, and keep | | | | common causes of fires. |
| their building running efficiently - all while keeping | | | | - Always have and maintain proper fire fighting |
| their employees or tenants happy. The following is | | | | equipment. |
| a list of preventative maintenance tips and a | | | | - Never block fire fighting equipment or exit doors. |
| building checklist your building maintenance | | | | - Lastly, consult your building maintenance |
| specialist should be following to keep your | | | | professional or electrician for any changes to your |
| property fully functioning at all times. | | | | fuse box. |
| Preventing Electrical Problems | | | | Generator Preventative Maintenance |
| Add up your amps! Most breakers are 20 amp | | | | Keeping the moving parts in your generator is |
| breakers, (if you are not sure what yours are, | | | | very important. As parts remain motionless, |
| check with your building maintenance professional) | | | | especially in new generators, air can creep into a |
| which means add up the amps required for each | | | | unit injector solenoid. Emergency Generators |
| electrical device you are plugging in and make sure | | | | should be started up every week for about 5 |
| that the total does not exceed 20 amps. The | | | | minutes with transfer load testing every month. |
| amps used by your devices can usually be found | | | | Every year a full load test should be completed. A |
| on the side or bottom of the device, or in your | | | | good practice is to schedule this along with |
| owner's manual. Beware of space heaters, and | | | | elevator testing. |
| microwave ovens, they use 14 amps - more than | | | | In addition to running the generator on a monthly |
| one on a single breaker will blow a fuse! | | | | schedule, you should also perform the following |
| Fire Prevention | | | | general maintenance inspections and repairs: |
| Fires can be avoided by following proper fire | | | | -Inspect Radiator fins monthly |
| safety practices. The best method of fire | | | | -Check antifreeze levels weekly |
| prevention is the knowledge and elimination of fire | | | | -Keep block heater plugged in and warm |
| hazards. | | | | -At a minimum change fuel filters annually |
| First, be sure to check your smoke detectors | | | | -Keep an eye out for wet spots around the |
| once a month and the batteries at least once a | | | | fittings of the fuel system |
| year. Smoke detectors sense abnormal amounts | | | | -The indicator light should read okay on the |
| of smoke or invisible combustible gases in the air. | | | | battery charger |
| Make sure they are installed on every floor, or | | | | -Ensure tight, corrosion free connections on the |
| are up to code per your county and state | | | | battery and charging systems |
| regulations. Also be sure that your smoke | | | | -Make sure the engine itself, as well as the engine |
| detectors are labeled by the Underwriters | | | | belts are free of wear and have signs of any |
| Laboratories (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM). | | | | leaks |
| The following Tips should be followed very | | | | -Check oil levels and change oil and oil filters |
| carefully for fire prevention: | | | | annually |
| - Keep portable and space heaters at least 3 feet | | | | -Check the engine air filter once for every 100 |
| from anything that may burn. Never leave | | | | hours of operation |
| heaters on when you leave. | | | | -Change the Engine Filter at least once per year |
| - If an electrical device begins to smoke or has an | | | | and that the canister is free of dirt and other |
| usual smell, unplug it immediately and have it | | | | debris |
| repaired. | | | | Preventative Maintenance Checklist |
| - Replace frayed or cracked electrical cords and | | | | The following is a list of items that should be |
| don't overload extension cords. They should also | | | | checked or performed on a regular basis to keep |
| never be run under rugs. | | | | your building functioning at all times. |