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It is through these safety inspections that customers and patrons are better protected against the incidence of fire or other natural disasters. This lowers costs incurred from the loss of reputation, lawsuits, rebuilding, and fines incurred with non-compliance of safety standards. As such, all parties involved benefit from a proper and thorough inspection process. If a particular building does not comply with safety codes, the government has the authority to suspend activities within the building for a predetermined time frame. As such, safety standards are very serious in regards to overall business entities. The government has the power to enforce these standards to the degree they deem necessary for the safety of the community involved.
Fire safety administration also works with municipal governments in the form of education and awareness of hazards. This is of particular interest to individuals suffering from Alzheimer's who may not be aware of certain warning signals. In many instances, municipal government fund the education initiatives presented by the fire safety administration. This awareness campaigns can have budgets ranging in the hundreds of thousands. These initiatives, particular in areas with high propensity for fire damage, can prove instrumental in preventing loss of property and life. Education initiatives also provide a means of oversight. The more an individual is educated, the more they can adequately address and ultimately ascertain potential...
This action will further protect individuals with Alzheimer's as more entities are cognizant of hazards and their implications. Furthermore, through proper education, new and innovative solutions can be derived from education. Those individuals with a diverse background and skill set will be best suited to initiate new innovations to further prevent fire damages. The foundation of education will allow individuals to better ascertain the merits behind their innovations, and their implications to society at large. Through municipal funding, the fire safety administration is better suited to expand its educational reach and subsequent scope of activities (Oakes, 2012).
In conclusion, the fire safety administration and municipal governments now have a symbiotic relationship. They work in conjunction with one another with the ultimate goal of protecting society. Those individuals with Alzheimer's and similar diseases are better protected through the use of universal standards and overall education. Through these initiatives, personnel are better protected from hazards that could ultimately cost lives.
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