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Fire safety is key to any building, and building owners have a responsibility to ensure that their building is equipped with appropriate fire safety measures to minimise the risk of fire hazards and its consequences. When it comes to fire protection services in Auckland, Passive Fire Installations Limited is the company to turn to for professional fire protection solutions.
However, how many of us truly understand the difference between fire protection and fire prevention? In this blog, we will explore this in more detail, delving into the differences between the two and their importance.
Fire Prevention
Fire prevention refers to the measures in place that are designed to prevent fires from occurring in the first place. This can include a wide range of strategies, such as:
- Maintenance of equipment and systems that could potentially cause a fire
- Implementing and enforcing programmes or policies that improve awareness and fire safety; prohibiting smoking indoors, etc.
- Appropriate handling of flammable materials
- Identifying vulnerable areas that could be prone to fire
- And more…
By incorporating the above, the likelihood of a fire igniting is significantly reduced.
Fire Protection
In the meantime, fire protection is focused on the measures in place that are designed to mitigate fire damage. Equipment and systems such as the following are used to control and suppress fires:
- Fire alarms
- Fire detection systems
- Sprinklers
- Fire extinguishers
- Fire-resistant building materials/coating
- Evacuation plans
- And more…
Fire protection measures can be both passive and active, and are essential to protecting both people and the building in the event of a fire.
Fire Safety
As you can see, while similar, fire prevention and fire protection mean two separate things. Nonetheless, they are crucial to ensuring that the safety of people inside a building is prioritised, contributing to comprehensive fire safety.
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