As businesses grow and expand, it’s not uncommon for owners to seek new office space or buildings to accommodate their growing numbers of employees. This is an exciting time for any size business. And while exciting, it also will present logistical challenges. What day they move will occur, new parking, getting employees settled in all take away from a business day to day. An aspect that can often be overseen in an office move is safety procedures including a fire escape plan. We wanted to write a blog to inform our readers about some best practices regarding fire safety plans especially when moving offices for one’s business!

Call a ‘Moving’ Meeting

Many businesses will announce either in a presentation or via email that their office is moving a few months prior to it going into effect. These are generally followed up with an open forum for people to ask questions or the owner may let their employees know there are more details to come. Generally, a week or so prior to the move, there is a meeting on a company level or team level going over the logistics of the move. This is a perfect opportunity to implement a fire escape plan to your employees. Your fire escape plan should be laid out on a map of your new office with concise details. This is important as the building you are moving to is new to those you are sharing this plan with.

Details of a Fire Escape Plan

Like any standard Fire escape plan, yours should have the following. First, you want to accurately display the building/ floor with an accurate floor plan. This floor plan will be accompanied by paths leading to the nearest staircase/exits of that floor. The plan should also include a meeting place outside the building where employees can meet, take a head count and wait for emergency services to arrive. Note that each fire escape plan may change or have details based on the building you are now occupying.

Secure Lock and Alarm: Fire Alarm Installation Professionals

A fire can happen at any time, even when moving into a new building. Again, with an office move being as hectic as it can be, fire plans and other safety measures can be overlooked or pushed off to the side to ensure the move goes smoothly. Making sure your company has a Fire escape plan for your building is critical for liabilities sake and keeping your employees safe. If the new building you moved into has outdated fire alarm systems, give us a call today! We can install the safest, most up to date, fire alarm systems that are proven to keep you safe.