Fire hazards are an ever-present risk in all commercial kitchens. The continuous activity of cooking, frying, and food preparation generates high levels of heat and smoke. This environment, combined with the accumulation of grease on kitchen surfaces, exhaust hoods, and within cooking equipment, significantly increases the likelihood of a grease fire. These types of fires […]
Fire prevention technology has lately been a growing focus in commercial kitchens and restaurants. Food industry businesses are increasingly investing in innovative solutions to avoid disastrous fires, and serious financial losses and also ensure the safety of their staff and customers. Emerging trends in fire prevention technology include advanced fire detection systems, smart suppression methods, […]
Fire safety and installing smoke detector alarms is one of those things that people seem to ignore most of the time. How bad can it be? Well, if you ask those who have experienced being in a fire, it can be the difference between life and death. Nowadays every building is required to have a […]
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 […]
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 […]
When you operate a restaurant or a facility where it is mandatory to have fire safety, you will need to install a fire suppression system. The safety of your employees and guests is always a top priority. If you plan to run your business in a hassle-free manner without violating safety and building codes, you […]
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 […]
Many business owners think having a fire plan is a waste of time. Either they assume their businesses are too small, they don’t have enough employees to rush out to safety, or there is far too much going on to worry about fire safety. However, business owner beware. If you don’t plan adequately for the […]