There’s no place more likely to have a fire than a restaurant kitchen. Today’s commercial kitchen equipment operates at higher temperatures and with greater heat retention than ever before. Since you cannot put out a kitchen fire with water, the only way to protect a restaurant kitchen is with a fire suppression system over the cooking equipment. Academy Fire® has the experience to service and maintain your kitchen suppression system to keep it operating safely. Whether you operate a fast food or restaurant chain, we have the service program to fit your needs.
You can rely on Academy Fire® to inspect, service, and certify your existing fire system. Your semi-annual inspection required by most insurance companies and local authorities can be combined with the cleaning of your exhaust system.
Benefits
At Academy Fire® you can Expect:
- Semi-annual maintenance programs
- Distribution of all brands, including Ansul, Amerex, Pyrochem, Kidde, and RangeGuard
- Emergency service 24/7, 365 days a year
- UL 300 upgrades
Maintenance Schedule
Every 6 Months
- Service inspection required
- Pipe blowout (NFPA required)
Every 12 Years
- 12-year Hydrostatic Test depending on manufacturer*
*Some containers require different time frames for testing
Inspection Process
Kitchen Fire Suppression inspections include:
- A diagnostic of the system to determine whether it is in service and in satisfactory condition in accordance with NFPA standards
- Identification of potentially detrimental site conditions that could compromise the performance of mechanical and/or electronic components of the system
- Testing of remote pulls and the manual release of the system
- Performance of an automatic trip test to verify mechanical operation of the system
- Verification of gas and electric shut-off functionality
- Replacement of fusible links where required
- Check of system components for cleanliness
- Restoration and reset of the system to normal operation and installation of new tamper prevention devices
- Inspection of the suppression agent cylinder
- Verification that the last hydrostatic test date is within code requirements
- Verification of cylinder/cartridge pressure, agent weight, and condition
- Inspection and verification of piping/bracing to manufacturer’s specifications
- Inspection of all nozzles and verification that they are properly aimed, free from blockage, and have the proper blow-off caps intact
- Verification that the Owner’s Manual is available on site
- Verification that a proper, portable fire extinguisher is available in an easily seen and accessible location
- Inquiry on general occupancy relating to the kitchen fire suppression system in accordance with NFPA standards
- Inspection for any changes in the hazard area which may affect performance and reliability of the fire suppression system
- Tagging of devices as required and performing all required record keeping
- Compiling of a complete report of the inspection, explanation of any deficiencies, and recommendations for corrective actions in accordance with recognized codes for care and maintenance
- Familiarizing you with the proper operation of equipment
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