Baffle filters, also known as hood filters, are an essential component of kitchen exhaust systems, particularly in commercial kitchens. They play a crucial role in trapping grease and preventing it from accumulating in the ductwork, which can pose serious fire hazards. Here’s a breakdown of their function and maintenance according […]
Of the fires studied by the NFPA, more than 59 percent started in the kitchen, a fact that underscores how important understanding and implementing these best practices for fire safety really are.
We will describe several fire safety best practices in three primary areas – preventative maintenance, good housekeeping, and employee training – These practices together can help significantly reduce the risk of fire in your kitchen.
It is important for facilities that use commercial dryers daily to develop a maintenance schedule that includes dryer lint removal to avoid the risk of dryer combustion. Commercial dryer vent fires are responsible for a substantial number of damages, injuries, and deaths annually. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) states […]
The Ansul R – 102 restaurant fire suppression system is a pre-engineered, wet chemical, cartridge-operated, regulated pressure type with a fixed nozzle agent distribution network. The system is capable of automatic detection and actuation as well as remote manual actuation. Additional equipment is available for building fire alarm panel connections, […]
A Class K fire extinguisher is used on fires involving cooking media (fats, grease, and oils) in commercial cooking sites such as restaurants. Saponification takes place when alkaline mixtures, such as potassium acetate, potassium citrate, or potassium carbonate, are applied to burning cooking oil or fat.
We wanted to put together a video showing how the fire suppression operates in you commercial cooking facility and what to look for in your inspections that are performed every six months. We hope this helps educate your staff. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call […]
They use monoammonium phosphate which is a dry chemical that is able to quickly put out the fire. It is a pale-yellow powder that is able to put out all three classes of fire – Class A for trash, wood and paper, Class B for liquids and gases, and Class […]
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Introduction At Hood Boss we have seen the number of locations implementing Pollution Control Units rapidly expand. Pollution Control Units utilize stages of special filters to control odor, grease, and smoke. These units are a desirable innovation as they remove air pollutants such as volatile organic compounds and grease aerosols […]
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