Kitchen Fire Suppression Inspection: Kitchen Fire Suppression Inspections Vancouver & Surrey

Fire Suppression Inspections

ASTTBC Semi-Annual Inspections
Kitchen Fire Suppression
Spray Booth Fire Suppression
Sensitive Environment Suppression

Every restaurant relies on the kitchen for business. Every business owner needs to equip the kitchen with adequate protection in fire hazard risk areas.

KEY FIRE SUPPRESSION REQUIREMENTS

As per Part 6 Section 6.6 of the BC Fire Code and Vancouver Fire Bylaw;

This section stats that all work of special fire suppression systems is to be done in conjunction with the referenced applicable standard. This means that the testing, inspection and maintenance of a Kitchen Fire Suppression system shall be done in conjunction with NFPA 17A and NFPA 96.

CONSISTENT PROFESSIONALS ON YOUR SIDE

Stay compliant. As outlined in Part 6 Section 6.6 of the BC Fire Code and Vancouver Fire Bylaw, a kitchen system shall be maintained in accordance with the applicable NFPA Standard and manufacturers requirements.
Know the Code. Community Fire Technicians are trained and certified by ASTTBC and stay up to date with ongoing in-house training of codes, standards and manufacturers requirements.
We’ll see you at least twice a year. Kitchens require semi-annual Fire Inspections are our electronic database produces advance notices that your system will be up for renewal.
Reduce the worry of insurance coverage eligibility. Community Fire electronically documents all services performed at every site including routine maintenance, annual fire inspections and on-going service calls to test and inspect fire equipment.
Promote Safety. We demonstrate commitment to a higher standard of protection for your employees or residents by maintaining all your fire and life safety equipment professionally and on-time.

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COMMON FIRE SUPPRESION QUESTIONS

Q: Who’s responsible for maintaining Annual Fire Inspections?
A: The BC Fire Code and Vancouver Fire bylaw clearly identify that the owner or owners authorized agent are responsible for carrying out the provisions of the code and ensuring that fire protection installations shall be maintained in operating condition at all times.

Q: Why do we have to complete an Annual Fire Inspections?
A: Division B – Part 6 of the BC Fire Code outlines all the requirements and further referenced documents to complete and maintain all fire protection equipment.

BCFC Part 6;

Section 6.1 – General
Section 6.2 – Portable Extinguishers
Section 6.3 – Fire Alarm and Voice Communication Systems
Section 6.4 – Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
Section 6.5 – Emergency Power Systems and Emergency Lighting
Section 6.6 – Special Fire Suppression
Section 6.7 – Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Section 6.8 – Objectives and Functional Statements

Q: How much will our Kitchen Service cost?
A: Every kitchen set-up is different and costs ultimately come from the size of kitchen (number of appliances) and the required materials which are to be changed on an on-going semi-annual basis. If you are able to send Community Fire Prevention mechanical drawings of your kitchen or an old inspection report it will increase the accuracy of kitchen estimates.

Q: How often do I need to service our K-Class Fire Extinguisher?
A: While the extinguisher is still due for an Annual Fire Inspection as outline in NFPA 10, the internal servicing is required every 5 years along with a hydrostatic test of the fire extinguisher cylinder.