It is necessary for commercial kitchens to follow prescribed safety standards that are put in place to prevent the possibility of open flames and high heat turning into a deadly conflagration. This requires the implementation of kitchen fire suppression systems. However, these systems must be inspected on a regular basis, sometimes semiannually, in order to ensure they are operating properly and will protect human life and property from fire accidents as they are designed to do. In particular, Ansul restaurant fire suppression systems perform the function of suppressing dangerous fires in commercials kitchens.
Proper inspection of kitchen fire protection systems is essential. This work needs to be performed by authorized technicians who are properly trained in order to ensure these systems conform to required safety standards and also remain compliant with warranty requirements.
Pre-Inspection Protocol
Before an inspection is done, employees should be made aware of the date and time of the pending inspection. As well, prior to and during the inspection of Ansul restaurant fire suppression systems and any other portions of a kitchen, all the equipment should be shut off and remain unused and the fire alarm should also be temporarily placed out of service while an inspection is occurring.
Inspection Activities
An authorized in professional Ansul system inspection service provider should take the following actions during the course of an inspection, including:
* Place the system out of service temporarily
* Perform a visual inspection of the layout for appliance location, nozzle coverage, surfaces, and duck and plenum nozzles
* Verify no tampering has occurred
* Take a reading of the pressure gauges for psi
* Change fusible links every two years as required
* Test for the proper operation of gas shutoff valves, detection line, remote pulsation, and micro switches
* Replace protective blow off caps as needed
* Confirm the fire alarm system is activated by the system’s activation
* Document any requirements for repairs or other issues
After the Inspection
Post inspection activities by your technician who services Ansul restaurant fire suppression systems should also include providing documentation of compliance. These include:
* Inspection report sent to the local fire department also left at the site
* Notes referring to any repairs made during the inspection
* Notes concerning any matters are discrepancies that need to be addressed
* Supplying a correctly marked equipment service tag
Ansul restaurant fire suppression systems are very important elements of a commercial kitchen and its safe operation for kitchen personnel and others within the facility. If you need to have your Ansul system maintained, cleaned, or inspected, be sure to contact an experienced fire equipment company that handles the type of work you need performed.
