Kitchen Exhaust Hood Fire Suppression

The majority of all restaurant fires start in the kitchen hood or appliance.
ANSUL Restaurant Fire Suppression Services

The protection of your property, customers, employees and your business are very important. You can rely on Gene Ptacek & Son Fire Equipment and our expertise in kitchen hood fire suppression.

As an ANSUL, Kidde, Pyro-Chem and Amerex distributor you can count on us to design, install, certify, service and repair systems of all major manufacturers. In the event of an emergency we are available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to minimize your business downtime.

Design / Installation
  • Detailed consultation and site survey
  • Design & CAD drawings
  • Plans, permits and approvals
  • Efficient, professional on-site coordination and installation
  • Acceptance testing with authority having jurisdiction
  • Employee Training
Inspections / Testing / Maintenance
  • Semi-Annual Inspection & Certification of Kitchen Fire Suppression System
  • Electronic reports
  • Inspection of fusible link line and position of detectors
  • Inspect the automatic actuation of the fire system by cutting a terminal test link
  • Test the remote pull station
  • Verify electric and gas shutoffs
  • Test electrical interlocks, alarm tie-in, audible, fan.
  • Replace fusible links
  • Verify proper nozzle type and coverage
  • Examine cartridges and verify they are of the proper weight and replace at the manufacturer’s required interval.
  • Verify the gauge on pressurized cylinders are at the proper level
  • Internal inspection of non-pressurized cylinders for corrosion and proper agent level
  • Examine cylinders to record and verify hydro test dates, or six-year test requirements
  • Examine the regulator to record and verify test dates
  • Puff discharge piping and nozzles to confirm they are clean and free of debris
  • Replace missing nozzle caps
  • Verify conduit and piping is tightly connected and properly secured.
  • Record any deficiencies discovered during the inspection process
  • Relight gas pilots and ensure all other fuel sources are turned back on
  • Hydrostatic Testing and Recharging
  • 6-year maintenance
Repairs / Emergency Service
  • 24/7 emergency service
  • In-house bulk CO2 storage tank and recharge agent minimizes customer down time
  • Conduct a thorough examination of the unit.
  • Complete inventory of most manufacturers’ replacement parts.

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