Restaurant safety is perhaps the first factor restaurant owners should think about and do anything necessary to avoid fire suppression system failures. Fire suppression systems play a central role in restaurant fire safety but even the best system can fail if it is not installed, maintained, and operated properly. So, there are some common mistakes […]
Opening a restaurant is both exciting and challenging. When building or remodeling a restaurant, you need to take even the minute details into consideration. One of the key challenges you will have to deal with is fire safety. It is your utmost responsibility to protect and take good care of all the employees who work […]
The danger of fire is a reality for all commercial kitchens. A large amount of cooking, frying and food preparation on a constant basis makes the kitchen smoky and hot. Over time, the kitchen equipment and systems gather a lot of grease inside them, leading to an increased risk of grease fire, in particular. That […]
Restaurant fires happen every year. Improper use of cooking equipment and appliances is the main reason for the majority of these fires. Whether it is a restaurant, commercial kitchen, cafeteria or a dining center, it is crucial to implement highly effective fire prevention strategies. Proper fire protection will ensure your employees and guests remain safe […]
If a fire is just starting, you can put it out using portable fire extinguishers. If you operate a commercial kitchen, restaurant or cafeteria, you should always be ready to deal with sudden fire breakouts. As per the fire safety code, it is your responsibility to provide your staff and guests a safe working and […]
Running a restaurant business involves ensuring safety for the kitchen employees and visitors. When it comes to setting up a fire alarm system and electrical system in a restaurant or commercial kitchen, it can be difficult to navigate the complex maze of fire protection laws, codes and regulations. Whether it is the design or construction […]
When operating a restaurant, you should always remain familiar with the NFPA 96 fire safety codes. A commercial kitchen or large restaurant needs robust protection against different kinds of fire hazards. In order to reduce the fire hazards in your restaurant, you should keep all the commercial cooking equipment and the kitchen exhaust system properly clean. Due […]
A key challenge that running a commercial kitchen or a restaurant presents is to ensure maximum fire protection for the employees as well as visitors. In fact, the NFPA has laid out clear guidelines in regard to staying compliant with the fire code. That is exactly why every restaurant owner needs to outfit their facility […]
Fire Prevention A kitchen fire can lead to catastrophic consequences. Therefore, it is the foremost duty of every restaurant owner to outfit their facility with an efficient system, which prevents the occurrence of fire. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that more than 7,000 kitchen fires happen every year. These restaurant fires have led […]
Most building fires have their origin in the kitchen. If you operate a commercial kitchen, you should take all the necessary steps to minimize fire hazards, which arise because of the consistent deposits of grease and grime. A hood fire system is a fundamental and powerful defense against fire risks in large kitchens. Therefore, it […]