Kitchen Fire Suppression Inspection in Maryland, Virginia & Washington, DC

Commercial kitchen fire suppression system inspections are vital to ongoing safety and ensure your facility meets all fire safety regulations. Together with fire suppression system maintenance, routine inspections help ensure systems function when they’re needed.

If not regularly removed from equipment, common commercial kitchen hazards like grease and grime build up, eventually impacting various fire suppression system components. Specifically, they can clog the nozzles that disperse wet chemicals to put out stove, fryer, or grill fires. Accumulation in commercial kitchen ventilation systems can reduce or restrict airflow and pose a serious fire risk.

Guardian Fire Protection provides professional inspection services to maintain fire safety compliance and keep the systems at your Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, DC, commercial kitchen facility in good working order.

While hoods and exhaust fans are important parts of the kitchen safety system, Guardian Fire Protection only services kitchen fire suppression systems, such as UL 300 wet chemical systems, which comply with NFPA 17A.

Understanding Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems

Kitchen fire suppression systems are specially designed to quickly extinguish fires in commercial kitchens, preventing catastrophic damage, bodily injury, or loss of life. Typical systems include:

• Exhaust fans
• Hoods
• NFPA 96 ventilation control
• NFPA 17A UL 300-compliant wet chemical fire suppression system

Investing in regular maintenance and timely inspections of these components significantly enhances kitchen fire prevention, protecting your commercial space from potential disasters.

The Importance of Regular Inspections

Cooking is the number one cause of all restaurant building fires, followed by electrical malfunctions and heating fires. Routine inspections ensure safety and operational efficiency, identifying potential malfunctions and component wear in nozzles and hoses before they cause a system failure.

Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Inspection Process

Per NFPA 96, a licensed fire protection company should inspect kitchen hood fire suppression systems every six months. The certified technician conducting the inspection performs various checks, such as:

• Inspects the discharge piping and nozzles for buildup
• Checks pressure gauges for proper pressure
• Pulls the manual pull station to ensure system activation
• Tests the gas shut-off valve and alarm operation
• Operates the detection line to ensure the system responds to excessive heat
• Installs new detection-fusible links for subsequent fire marshal inspections
• Ensures fans operate correctly
• Checks electric and gas shut-off at activation
• Files an inspection certification with local fire authorities
• Tags the system to certify professional inspection
• Provides an inspection report

Experts also recommend monthly basic visual kitchen fire suppression inspections performed by building owners or kitchen managers. Check for grease buildup, clogs, nozzle cap damage, and damaged extinguishing lines.

The Benefits of Professional Inspection Services

Partnering with a reputable professional fire safety solutions company like Guardian Fire Protection ensures your kitchen fire suppression system operates optimally. We keep detailed records of each inspection, so there’s never a doubt about previous repairs or what needs to be watched for in subsequent visits.

Why Choose Us?

For over 40 years, Guardian Fire Protection has been the Mid-Atlantic’s fire safety company of choice for facilities with commercial kitchens. With thousands of satisfied customers, we take pride in our excellent support and reliable inspections.

Ensure fire safety at your commercial property by scheduling a kitchen fire suppression inspection today.