Preventing Power Surges: Essential Strategies for Facilities Managers
Power surges are one of the most frequent yet least understood risks in building operations. They typically strike without warning and cause damage long before a problem becomes visible. Many facilities managers discover the effects only after equipment begins malfunctioning, circuits burn out, or unexpected downtime occurs. As buildings become more reliant on sensitive electronics and interconnected systems, understanding how and why surges occur has become increasingly important to maintaining reliable operations.