Kitchen Fire Systems
Kitchen fire suppression systems will be inspected in accordance with N.F.P.A Standard 96, 17A, manufacturers' guidelines, and local fire prevention authority. Umpqua Valley Fire Services/ A-1 Fire Protection will conduct semi-annual inspections of the kitchen fire suppression system and will include:
- Inspect for visible signs that the system has been fired, tampered with or pressure leaked down
- Installation of new currently dated fusible links
- Clean and de-grease the nozzles in the hood and over appliances
- Check cylinders condition and verify last hydrostatic test dates on cylinder
- Inspect the pipe and conduit to ensure it is secure
- Inspect linkage cable for fraying
- Inspect the regulator test date
- Inspect pull station
- Check chemical type and quantity
- Inspect gas valve operation and gas shutdown as required
- Weigh activation cartridges as necessary or replace as required
- Full function test of system to verify electric shutdown operation
- Dry test system for automatic operation
- Dry test system with manual release at control panel and remote pull station
- Check for correct type of portable extinguisher in Kitchen area (K class) and verify it has been properly inspected
- Install certification indicating compliance
- UL-300 Compliant Review
- All defects will be noted, brought to your attention with a recommendation how to make it compliant and cost estimate for repairs.
