Commercial Kitchen Fire Prevention
With literally thousands of commercial kitchen fires being dealt with by the fire department every year there can be no doubt that commercial kitchens are literally a hot spot of danger. Commercial kitchen fires run huge risks as well firstly because they are typically quite confined areas with a number of staff crammed in there, secondly because there are then a large number of customers just outside the kitchen area, and thirdly because they tend to be on the ground floor of large commercial properties which means that the opportunities for fire and harm are simply huge. Keeping on top of kitchen fire prevention is a top priority for anyone who values their life, their employee well being, their customers, and their reputation, as well as the value of their property and business.
Why do Kitchen Fires Happen? Kitchen fires are as old as cooking and have laid waste to cities before now. The problem is that a kitchen is a confined area with a number of open flames and flammable materials, staffed by a distracted group of people who are moving in and out of the area. That in itself is a recipe for disaster but if you then add to that the other biggest single risk – grease – you have a world of potential problems. Grease builds up in kitchens and while it is solid it turns to liquid when it heats up. Which means burning grease splashes like water, but floats on top of water if that's mistakenly used in an attempt to douse the fire. Splashing fire is a fast way to spread it and within a confined space grease fires quickly get out of hand. What can you do to Prevent Fires? Good fire prevention comes down to a number of factors. The most basic are compliance with regulations concerning fire exits, exhausts, and of course the fire extinguishers and the training required to used them. But that's not enough because one of the biggest factors in grease fires is the build up of material that both lurks near flame waiting to ignite and simultaneously blocks extractors and exhausts. Keeping your kitchen spotless is the best way to prevent fire, but that takes a lot of time and effort that you'd rather be spending on your business. So call in the pros. How we can Help To start with we can ensure your kitchen complies with regulations in terms of exits, fire extinguishers, and their type, location, expiry dates, and the training your staff will need if they are to use them successfully. Our cleaning process complies with the regulations and goes beyond to the highest industry standards which not only helps keep your kitchen spotless and fire free, but helps with your insurance and your liability risk. Regular Maintenance So call us in to fire proof your commercial kitchen today. But we like to see that as only the start of a long relationship in which we are a trusted partner with scheduled maintenance and updates to ensure that your commercial kitchen remains fire risk free, clean, and your equipment is up to date. We'll keep your business cooking. |
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