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5 Tips for Fire Safety in Retail Stores: Create a Fire Protection Plan & Fire Safety Checklist

PETRO Q- wants to make it as convenient as possible for you to lower the chance of fire in Our
Store by providing retail safety tips and fire prevention strategies you can easily implement to
minimize fire risk. Therefore, we have compiled the top 5 tips for fire safety in PETRO- Q
stores.
This useful advice from Our fire protection experts can be used to create a fire safety checklist to
make sure you stay on track today and remain fire safety compliant in the future. Include these
safety measures in retail stores:
 
 Utilize a fire safety checklist each day.
 Inspect fire extinguishers and know locations.
 Prioritize staff training and refreshers. 
 Ensure sprinkler systems are in working order with regular inspections and maintenance.
 Add 24/7 Fire Alarm Control Panel monitoring  
How to Practice Fire Safety in Petro Q Stores: Potential Fire Hazards
No matter what type of retail store you own or manage or what you sell, it’s important to realize
there can be fire hazards everywhere. You must be aware of potential fire hazards, but also how
to protect against them to ensure customer safety in your business. Because of this, it is as
essential to train employees on proper fire prevention methods and fire protection equipment use
as it is to have the right fire protection systems in place. 
 What are the common fire hazards in retail stores?
 Electrical wiring/outlets- DB/ SMB/ MSB/LV panel
 Lighting
 Generator
 HVAC/Roof Extract Fan systems
 Kitchen/rest room cooking appliances
 Potentially flammable products like chemicals, clothing, paper
 Accommodation Block Cooking Gas system
 Vandals-Inflammable Material stored
 Chemical Storage
 CCTV system
These should all be addressed in your workplace’s fire protection plan.
 Create a Fire Protection Plan: What to Include
So, how do you implement fire prevention strategies that improve the chances of keeping your
customers, employees, and business safe? Start by creating a fire protection plan using the steps
below and follow safety guidelines for retail stores from your local Authorities Having
Jurisdiction QCDD and NFPA regulations. 
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According to the 2009-2108 FEMA Fire Estimate Summary, in 2018, 103,600 commercial
buildings experienced fires, 10,000 of which were set intentionally, resulting in $2.7 billion in
total losses.
#1 – Fire Prevention as Daily Retail Fire Safety Checklist
The best thing you can do to practice fire safety in PQ- stores is to make fire prevention part of
your daily routine. Implement a retail store safety checklist that must be initialed by employees
assigned to clean throughout the day and ensure everything is off and/or unplugged at closing
time.
The business fire protection checklist is the first piece of your overall fire prevention and
protection plan. In addition to a general l checklist, you may also want to create a PQ- Store
Inspection Check list to ensure you’re prepared for surprise and routine inspections.

 Step-1 Utilize a fire safety checklist each day.

Things to Include in Your Business’s Daily Fire Safety Checklist:
Make inspections, repair, and maintenance of electrical wires, gas Cylinders, Fire Fighting
plumbing, utility connections, and all fire-protection equipment part of your regular routine to
ensure they don’t become a fire hazard and that they work when needed. These should all be
included in your retail fire safety plan. 
Keep flammable items such as paper, Crates. Carton waste, and chemicals away from electrical
outlets, flames, and static electricity. All kitchen or Pantry with a Cooking hot plate, Microwave,
or cooking surface, keep it grease-free and clear of clutter. 

Stop trash from overflowing and put it in the dumpster as needed rather than just near the door.
This opens doorways and evacuation paths in case of emergency and keeps flammables away
from running electrical and gas appliances, the Moving Equipment – Forklift or air conditioner,
overheated motors, Davit / Jib Crane machinery, or even smoldering cigarette butts. Maintaining
clean, uncluttered work areas keeps the fire load to a minimum.

Step2 Inspect fire extinguishers and know locations.

Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly & Know Where They Are
Portable fire extinguishers and their maintenance are crucial to fire safety and prevention in retail
stores and businesses. If you need one and can’t find it or it doesn’t work, your entire business
could go up in flames fast.
Here are the basic fire extinguisher rules and recommendations:
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Travel distance to the nearest fire extinguisher is no more than 75 feet in any given direction.
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Make sure you have the right extinguisher for the area. ABC-class extinguishers put out fires
caused by flammable liquids, electronic equipment, CCTV, and burning paper or plastic. K-
class are meant to be used in kitchens and within 30 ft. of cooking equipment.
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Extinguishers must be within easy reach and everyone needs to be trained on where they are and
how to use them.
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QCDD - OSHA and NFPA require monthly inspections to ensure the pressure gauge is on full
(needle to green), the hose intact, and the pin securely in place. Monthly inspections can be
performed by officially trained employees who initial and date the backside of the tag. Annual
inspections must be performed by a certified professional and reported to the appropriate
organizations.
It can be challenging to remember how to use an extinguisher when under stress, so it is helpful
to memorize the acronym PAST – Pull the pin, Aim at the base, Sweep and
Spray from Ten feet away.

#3 – Proper Training on Retail Fire Safety for Employees

 Step 3 Prioritize staff training and refreshers. 

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Make sure your staff receives proper fire safety training so they can easily follow your business
fire safety checklist. Only with proper employee training and adherence to NFPA and QCDD -
OSHA standards can you provide the safest retail stores. Protect your customers and staff with
routine, quality training.
Teach all employees fire-safety protocol, evacuation procedures, and the use of fire safety
equipment right away. Ensure they know where all fire extinguishers and fire exits are located
and how to calmly get customers and each other out of the building. Hold a mandatory annual
fire safety refresher course for all staff.
It is also recommended to designate certain employees per shift to shut off gas and electrical
power in case of emergency. Assign others to be emergency “evacuation managers” who call
911 and get everyone out of the store should there be a fire alarm or threat.

Step -4 Ensure sprinkler systems are in working order with regular inspections and maintenance.
Inspect & Maintain Your Fire Sprinkler & Support
Code-compliant, working fire sprinklers and/or fire suppression systems are your best defense
against fire damage and loss of life once a fire has begun, regardless of the size of your store or
its merchandise.
Unfortunately, not every retail business is required by law to have a fire sprinkler or suppression
system, but if you do, they may be of no use to anyone unless you inspect and maintain them.
Routine fire sprinkler inspections and maintenance can reduce fire damage and ensure your
locations are as safe as possible.
Depending on the type of system you have and your hazard classification, quarterly and annual
inspections are mandated by NFPA code and must be performed by a state-licensed technician. If
you need repairs or maintenance, it is best to use an experienced, certified technician with a
satisfaction guarantee. AIE offers all fire protection and life-safety inspections, maintenance, and
repair services nationwide, satisfaction-guaranteed.
 Step5 Add Fire Alarm Monitoring to Fire Protection Plan
Fire alarm monitoring is an integral part of retail fire safety. It can reduce response time when a
fire occurs in Store business. If a fire alarm goes off in your store, a fire alarm monitoring device
assesses the signal to rule out a false alarm (which can save panic and upheaval) and instantly
transmits a real fire emergency to first responders. The fire department can be on its way often
before a person can call 911 or physically get help, especially when trapped by fire.

Fire alarm monitoring is also useful if there is a fire when your store is closed and nobody is
there. This is more common than most people realize. PETRO Q Management were responsible
for setting off FACP daily 24/7

Fire alarm monitoring cuts down on fire fighter notification time and speeds up their arrival,
saving merchandise, property, and most importantly – lives.
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Maximize Fire Safety & Minimize Fire Risk

Fire risk is higher than most retail store owners and managers realize. Utilizing our fire
prevention strategies to create a safety plan and daily checklist is imperative to the safety of your
business. By sharing these 5 fire safety tips, AIE hopes you see just how easy and cost-effective,
yet critical, fire prevention and safety strategies are to minimize fire danger, keep your customers
and staff safe, and add to the longevity of your business.
There are many common fire hazards in the workplace, so you must be prepared. Get started on
your retail store fire safety checklist now!