We inspect and service the fire suppression systems over commercial cooking equipment (nozzles, piping, agent cylinders, detection and activation) so a grease fire is put out where it starts.
Specializing in commercial and restaurant kitchen fire suppression systems, we check nozzles, piping, agent cylinders, detection & activation components. Our inspections ensure grease and fire hazards are mitigated effectively. When repairs or replacements are needed, we handle them promptly to maintain peak protection for cooking areas.
What’s included
- Nozzles clean, aimed and capped
- Piping secure and agent cylinders charged
- Detection links and activation checked
- Fuel and power shut-off on discharge checked
- Manual pull station accessible and instructions posted
- Service tag and written record
What the Ontario Fire Code requires
A cooking operation that produces smoke or grease-laden vapours needs an exhaust system and fire protection system built and maintained to NFPA 96 (Articles 2.6.1.12 and 2.6.1.13), and instructions for operating the system by hand must be posted in the kitchen (Article 2.6.1.14). NFPA 96 calls for the fire-extinguishing system to be inspected and serviced at least every six months.
Why it matters
Ontario fire departments enforce this. Missed semi-annual inspections of kitchen ventilation and fire suppression systems have led to Fire Code charges and fines for restaurant operators.
Questions about kitchen suppression system inspection & service
How often does a restaurant fire suppression system need inspection in Ontario?
Every six months. The Ontario Fire Code requires commercial cooking fire protection systems to be maintained to NFPA 96, which calls for inspection and servicing at least semi-annually.
What must be posted in a commercial kitchen?
Instructions for operating the fire protection system by hand must be posted conspicuously in the kitchen (Ontario Fire Code Article 2.6.1.14).
Requirements summarised from the Ontario Fire Code (O. Reg. 213/07). Your local fire department has the final say for your building.
