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It’s important to have a kitchen hood fire suppression system installed. It’s a great precaution for fire which is a high hazard in commercial kitchens, restaurants, hotels, schools, and other facilities. By having this system installed, the establishment will have a degree of protection from fire damage.
Knowing the issues related to fire suppression systems can help in the maintenance of the installation. By being a step ahead of the system issues, there will be no risk of being surprised when a fire breaks out and the fire suppression system does not trigger.
Below are 7 possible issues that you will be able to see and what you can do to fix them.
- The nozzles are not aimed properly
A simple look will let you see that the nozzles are not aimed properly. This means that they might not work in case of a fire. While suppression might still happen, the ideal area of where the fire suppression system should target will not be targeted. A less effective system can be the cause of the fire being worse. It should be repaired by a professional.
- The manual activation switch won’t trigger
Every now and then, doing an in-house inspection is suggested to ensure that the kitchen hood fire suppression system is working correctly. When attempting to manually activate the fire suppression system, it should always work. If it doesn’t, it should be repaired immediately.
- The coverage area has expanded
It’s important to make sure that any expansion is addressed. An issue for most kitchens that have been around for years is that they might’ve been redesigned or the layout may have been redone to accommodate for more space. This should be done for the fire suppression system as well.
- The fire suppression system looks dirty
When you see dirt or debris on any of the components of the fire suppression system, you should always have those cleaned as soon as possible. Leaving them dirty exposes the kitchen area to major fire damage because the dirt and debris can be the cause of a malfunctioning fire suppression system leaving you with inadequate fire protection.
- Some appliances are not covered
If there were any modifications to the appliances that used to be covered by the suppression system, it’s time to expand the kitchen hood fire suppression system. Not doing so will provide you with inadequate protection.
- Lights are exposed to explosions
Lights are essential in getting around when a fire does break out, especially if there will be a lot of smoke. Ensuring that the lights are covered with explosion-proof material can help a long way in saving lives.
- The fire suppression system tags are outdated
If regular inspections are done, the system tags would never be outdated. While it’s fine to go for the suggested semi-annual inspections, you should always conduct in-house inspection regularly to avoid such issues from even becoming a problem in case a fire breaks out in the kitchen area.
At Westminster Fire, we offer top-quality fire protection equipment including kitchen hood fire suppression system. Contact us today and let’s discuss how we can help you.
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