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Kitchen Fire Suppression System
A Kitchen Suppression System is used in a industrial or commercial kitchen, an area usually at high risk of fire or injury. Churches Fire & Security supply and maintain Ansul Systems and products for customers, all of which require fully trained technicians to install and service.
Specialist Fire Protection for Commercial Kitchens
What is A Kitchen Fire Suppression System?
Kitchen Suppression is an automatic wet chemical extinguishing system designed to protect equipment, life and property. Industrial kitchens are a major source of fires and these suppression systems counteract that.
Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression System Suppliers
Churches Fire & Security understands that industrial kitchens are often the source of fires, potentially the biggest risk in a premises. They are also an essential part of your business that you cannot afford to be out of action, containing sensitive equipment that is expensive to replace.
This is why we recommend Kitchen Suppression Systems, to best protect your industrial kitchen from fire. Our technicians work with you to provide a system tailored to your requirements, making sure that in a fire situation your equipment is protected and your kitchen is up and running again as soon as possible. This saves you valuable time and money and protects the safety of your staff, customers and assets.
We are the leading fire protection company specialising in Kitchen Suppression. All our technicians are fully trained in all aspects of servicing and design, and are available 24/7 to re-engage your business after activation. All servicing is carried out to the manufacturer’s specifications. We only supply and install genuine approved parts. With Churches Fire & Security you can be confident that your kitchen is safe from the risk of fire.
Our technicians are trained to install, maintain and commission both Ansul Systems and products.
What Are The Benefits of Kitchen Suppression?
A Kitchen Suppression system is safer and more effective than fire extinguishers and fire blankets. It does not require an operative to be present and it can tackle fires that have spread into kitchen canopies and extract ducts. It also allows the kitchen to be cleaned up immediately, and normal operations to resume in the shortest possible time.
This means less damage to your property and less risk to your staff, as well as reduction of commercial impact to your business.
If you own an industrial kitchen, a Kitchen Suppression system is highly advisable. As well as protecting life and property, they reduce insurance premiums. Increasingly, insurance companies are requiring their installation as standard.
Types of Kitchen Suppression Systems
Ansul is a renowned manufacturer of Kitchen Suppression systems, offering innovative solutions to combat fires effectively. Ansul systems utilise a variety of agents such as dry chemicals and wet agents to extinguish fires swiftly, making them suitable for a wide range of applications including kitchens and industrial environments.
Learn more about how Churches Fire & Security design, install and maintain Kitchen Suppression Systems in our downloadable pdf.
Kitchen Suppression Information
Kitchen Fire Suppression System Solutions
Ansul
Get the very best in automatic fire suppression and protection from Ansul Systems at Churches Fire. Remove the need for immediate human intervention with a system that is designed to tackle large-scale, hazardous fires in areas associated with ventilation, grease extraction, and cooking equipment.
FAQs
How Does A Kitchen Fire Suppression System Work?
Click to find outHeat detectors, usually fusible links, sit above the cooking appliances and in the extract duct. When the temperature reaches a set point, the system releases a wet chemical through nozzles aimed at each appliance. The agent cools the oil and forms a soapy layer over it, cutting off the oxygen, with the gas or electric supply being shut off at the same time. The system can also be set off manually using a pull station.
What Is The Best Fire Suppression System For A Commercial Kitchen?
Click to find outWet chemical systems are the most widely used choice for commercial kitchens, as they are designed specifically for cooking oil and grease fires. Systems must be certified to LPS 1223 and installed by competent technicians. Churches Fire & Security can supply, install and maintain Ansul Systems tailored to your kitchen layout and cooking equipment.
Do Commercial Kitchens Need A Fire Suppression System?
Click to find outWhilst there is no single law requiring every commercial kitchen to have a suppression system, your Fire Risk Assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, you must address the risk of cooking fires. A suppression system is one of the most effective ways to control the risk of cooking fires.
How Often Should A Kitchen Suppression System Be Serviced?
Click to find outKitchen Suppression Systems should be serviced at the intervals set by the manufacturer, by a trained technician. A service checks the detection, nozzles, agent cylinder, pull station and fuel shut-off, as well as replacing fusible links where needed. Churches Fire & Security service systems twice per annum.
How Do I Prevent A Fire In The Kitchen?
Click to find outMost kitchen fires start from grease build-up, unattended cooking or faulty equipment. Cleaning canopies, filters and extracts regularly, training staff, regular servicing and never leaving cooking unattended can help to prevent a fire. A suitable fire blanket and wet chemical Fire Extinguisher should also be kept close by.
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