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Posted: ‎2024-02-15 05:46 AM . Last Modified: ‎2024-02-15 05:52 AM
​Electrical fires could have irreversible consequences, direct and indirect, on people, property, and the environment. According to the INRS studies*, 70% of businesses do not recover after a major fire event. ​
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It is mandatory to comply related electrical safety standards, regulations, and codes throughout the life cycle of your building, facility, or manufactory assets, not only at the early build-up stages, with regularly auditing and updating existing installations. ​
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One increasing important factor to consider is the impact from the climate change on the energy infrastructure. Rising temperatures are expected to strain power infrastructure with impacts on transmission lines and lead to an even higher risk. ​
In parallel, by the end of the century, electricity demand is expected to exceed.**​
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Learn more about Electrical fire prevention​
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* INRS (2022), Incendie sur le lieu de travail (Workplace fires)​
**Sathaye, J., et al. (2011). Estimating risk to California energy infrastructure from projected climate change. CEC Publication CEC500-2012-057
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