Your First Line of Defense Against Fire the Restaurant Fire Suppression System
The first line of defense against a fire in your commercial kitchen is always going to begin with regular cleaning of your ventilation duct work, vent hood, and hood filters to keep them free of grease and dirt build-up. By keeping your ventilation system clean, you significantly reduce your risk of fire as well as ensure that your system will work efficiently and effectively.
While maintaining a proper maintenance and cleaning schedule are a top priority, it is also important to make sure you are using the correct type of commercial ventilation hood and hood filters. For any cooking appliances that produce smoke, grease and oil effluent, such as a broiler, grill, or wok, you are required to have a Type 1 hood with grease filters. Continue reading
