Fire Threats To Be Aware of In Your Hotel

8/23/2023 (Permalink)

Working in the hospitality industry, you are used to putting out metaphorical fires daily, but sometimes, an actual fire may strike. Even if you are familiar with SERVPRO Belle Meade/West Nashville for home cleaning and restoration, you may not realize we also handle commercial restoration. Our team would like to bring awareness to fire risks that you should be aware of in your hotel and detail how we can help get your hotel in working order after a fire. 

Most Common Fire Threats In Hotels

• Electrical Appliances: Hotels are full of electrical appliances, with many in guest rooms ranging from kettles to blow dryers to irons and more. Human error or faulty wiring can result in a fire. That is why it is important to make sure equipment is replaced if it is malfunctioning or old. 
• Cooking: Cooking is the number one fire starter in homes, and the risk it poses is also high in restaurants. Whether it is human error or faulty equipment, fires in restaurant kitchens can quickly spread to the rest of the hotel. Making sure your hotel’s automatic sprinkler system is in working order will give you and your staff peace of mind. 
• Smoking: Cigarettes can easily start fires and are a common culprit of fires in the hospitality industry, even if your building is smoke-free. 
• Arson: Unfortunately, despite following all the fire safety precautions available to you, there is a chance someone may start a fire on purpose. That is why it is always important to be aware of fire safety protocol and keep exits clear. 

SERVPRO Commercial Fire Damage Restoration

No restoration job is too large for SERVPRO Belle Meade/West Nashville. If a hotel you operate experiences a fire, know that our team is ready and able to help restore your property to pre-damage condition. Here is a rundown of our commercial fire damage restoration process: 

• Inspection: Upon arrival, our team will carefully inspect your entire property to determine the extent of the fire, smoke, and soot damage. This step is crucial to developing a plan of action and understanding how much equipment is needed for a large building such as a hotel. 
• Board Up and Roof-Tarp Service: Fire damage can often compromise windows, walls, and roofs. To maintain security and to protect against further damage, we board up broken windows and walls and place tarps on damaged roofs. 
• Water Removal: Water from automatic sprinklers can cause water and mold damage to your hotel if not taken care of. The water removal process begins almost immediately and removes the majority of the water. We then use dehumidifiers and air movers to complete the drying process. 
• Smoke and Soot Removal: We use specialized equipment and techniques to remove smoke and soot from ceilings, walls, and other surfaces. We’re also trained to remove smoke odors using industrial air scrubbers and fogging equipment.
• Sanitization and Restoration: We clean, sanitize, and disinfect all structures that were damaged by the fire. Restoration returns your hotel to its pre-fire condition, so you can get back to serving guests and functioning as normal. 

Commercial fire damage restoration is a lofty topic; you may have questions beyond the topics addressed here. We encourage you to reach out to our SERVPRO Belle Meade/West Nashville team to learn more about commercial restoration and other commercial services! Just give us a call at (615) 242-9391 for more information. 

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