WHAT ARE KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMs?
And why should you consider installing one?
In the event of a fire, kitchen fire suppression systems will trigger. Typically, a kitchen fire suppression system will target a specific piece of equipment such as a cooker or deep fryer, where a Class F fire could start mostly fuelled by cooking oil. The system can be activated via two methods – a heat link or a manual pull link.
The nozzles above, and pointed at, the relevant appliance will activate, expelling a potassium solution foam across the surface to prevent the fuel source from getting access to oxygen, smothering it. Some suppression systems also have a fuel cut off, meaning that in the event of an emergency, the connection to the gas line can be cut. This helps to prevent the fire spreading in addition to cutting of the source of the fire’s fuel.
Here at Total Safe, we offer a range of kitchen fire suppression systems that can be custom designed by our technicians to suit your business’ unique needs and budget requirements. Having a system that is designed to suit your needs ensures that every potential fire hazard within your kitchen can be covered and kept safe.
BENEFITS OF USING A KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
When trying to protect your business and minimise damage in the event of a fire, a kitchen fire suppression system can be game changing. Providing a quick detection and response time, it will work fast to limit the amount that the fire can spread, protecting your equipment and employees from harm.
As there is no need for human intervention, employees can safely evacuate from a kitchen while the fire suppression system tackles the fire, meaning that there is a much lesser chance of risk to human life or injury occurring. In addition to this, a suppression system can aid in getting your kitchen back up and running quickly to minimise loss of profit and function as the quick working foam means that there will be less damage to other equipment in the kitchen, preventing the need for costly repairs to the entire kitchen. Although the equipment where the fire started will most likely be damaged, the foam will prevent the fire from spreading to other equipment within the kitchen.
Another benefit of a fire suppression system, aside from the evident safety benefits, is that some insurance companies may provide lower premiums as you’ve taken steps to protect your business and employees.
MAINTAINENCE
According to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every business is required to have a Fire Risk Assessment carried out annually. During an FRA, your kitchen fire suppression system will be inspected for flaws and if there are damages or performance issues evident, fire safety engineers can carry out repair or replacement works.
As part of Total Safe’s kitchen fire suppression system service, our engineers will provide the client with a maintenance plan. This includes regular inspections, cleaning and tests of the suppression system to make sure that if a fire were to break out, your system will be ready to respond. We also can then diagnose and repair any faults quickly and efficiently, giving you peace of mind that your kitchen and employees will be kept safe.
For more information on Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems contact Total Safe UK.
