With fire and life safety technicians deemed essential workers early in the pandemic, building owners were able to keep up with their systems’ inspections and maintenance while maintaining minimally occupied facilities. But as the country continues its vaccine distribution, allowing the public to return to schools, offices, shopping centers and more, the resulting influx of fully vaccinated occupants heightens the need to strengthen and optimize fire safety strategies. Simply put, more occupants mean fire detection and evacuation processes must be more efficient than ever.
To protect occupants and remain prepared for any fire emergency, building owners need to take a proactive approach to deliver safe and secure environments. The best way to achieve this is through smart, efficient and modernized infrastructure.