Strengthening Client Relationships During National Fire Prevention Month

Submitted by Mike Miller, Curriculum & Training Manager

Over the years, we have built close relationships and a strong degree of trust with our electrical clients. Many rely on us for expert, honest work at a fair price, often without requiring a firm cost quotation.

With National Fire Prevention Month upon us, now is the perfect time to strengthen client relationships by offering your expertise—whether for a nominal fee or even free of charge. Providing this service not only enhances their sense of safety and peace of mind, but it also underscores your commitment to their well-being. Imagine the lasting impact if your proactive inspection uncovered a potential disaster waiting to happen!

If you’ve ever faced the unfortunate task of helping a customer get their business back up and running after a plant fire, you understand the heartbreak experienced by employees, owners, and electricians alike. This underscores the critical importance of proactively inspecting all aspects of an electrical system to ensure they do not become the cause of a catastrophic failure.

A scheduled, two four-hour inspection of switchboards, motor control centers, panel boards, grounding systems, motor controllers and other heat prone- equipment could uncover potential fire hazards related to compromised electrical components.

Additional steps you, as an electrical contractor, can take to assist your clients in fire prevention include:

• Reviewing preventive maintenance plans with a focus on fire prevention.
• Establishing a routine inspection schedule for vulnerable electrical equipment and adhering to it.
• Consulting equipment manufacturers for updated fire prevention techniques and recommendations.

By taking these proactive measures, you can help your clients prevent electrical fires and reinforce your role as a trusted partner in safety. Be safe and fire conscious!