Is It Safe to Return to Work in Canoga Park after a Premises Fire?

2/25/2022 (Permalink)

When your business suffers from a fire, it’s time to bring in the professionals. Call our technicians for effective fire damage remediation services.

SERVPRO Can Return Indoor Air Quality to a Clean Standard with Commercial Fire Damage Restoration

Commercial spaces can fall victim to fire. As a premises manager, it can be tough to know when the environment is safe for staff or customers to return. Fires release thousands of chemicals and compounds in a gas form that can be unsanitary, cause odors, or leave the particulate matter in the air. Any technician working on the site of a recent fire must wear a medical-grade- n95 or higher- respiratory mask to protect themselves from particulate matter, dust, or gases in the air. It is essential then that indoor air quality is managed to a professional standard before staff or customers return to work in the environment. SERVPRO can help your business with:

• Warehouse fires
• Electrical fires
• Fire restoration

We use advanced air cleaning equipment in most commercial fire damage restoration jobs here in Canoga Park. Air cleaning technology can include things like oZone generators, which release unstable compounds into the air and eliminate odors or gases. However, oZone can be a toxic gas and is generally reserved for extreme situations as the full evacuation of premises, including animals, is necessary before using oZone. One of the preferred alternatives is a hydroxyl generator which is generally safer to use in busy environments. A hydroxyl generator is the tool of choice when working to restore apartments or other properties that may have tenants still in the building.

• Hydroxyl generators use UV-C, a short, ultraviolet light that can destroy odor particles, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and bacteria.
• UV-C generators can sanitize air and remove odor, which is why they are often chosen for commercial projects such as warehouses, tenements, and bars.
• Hydroxyl generators filter indoor air through a chamber that exposes it to UV-C light. The clean air is then returned to the environment. 

Ensure your indoor air quality returns to an acceptable standard following a fire. Contact SERVPRO of Canoga Park / West Hills for commercial fire damage restoration at (818) 998-1500.