FIRE PROTECTION
Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems
Protect Your Kitchen, Staff, and Business
A kitchen fire can shut down operations in seconds. Regular inspections, proper maintenance and code-compliant suppression systems help protect your people, property and business from costly damage and downtime.
Silco provides kitchen suppression services for restaurants, schools, hospitals, churches, food trucks and commercial kitchens throughout Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana and surrounding areas.
How a Kitchen Suppression System Works
Kitchen suppression systems are designed to automatically detect and suppress fires involving cooking equipment and grease-laden vapors.
When activated, the system releases a wet chemical agent over cooking appliances, hoods and ductwork while shutting down fuel and electrical sources to help prevent re-ignition.
Kitchen Suppression System Installation
Opening a new restaurant? Remodeling an existing kitchen?
Our experienced team designs and installs kitchen suppression systems tailored to your cooking equipment, layout and fire risks. We help ensure your system meets applicable fire code requirements while protecting your staff and business.
UL 300 Upgrades
Many older kitchen suppression systems were installed before today’s UL 300 standards were adopted.
Our technicians can evaluate your existing system and recommend any upgrades needed to help meet current code requirements and improve protection for modern cooking equipment.
Common upgrade services
✓ System evaluations
✓ Code compliance reviews
✓ Equipment change assessments
✓ Upgrade recommendations
Repair and Maintenance
Routine maintenance helps ensure your kitchen suppression system is ready when it matters most.
Our technicians repair damaged components, replace required parts and correct deficiencies identified during inspections to help maintain compliance and reliable system performance.
Common maintenance services
✓ Fusible link replacement
✓ Nozzle service and replacement
✓ Agent recharge
✓ Deficiency corrections
Protect Your Kitchen and Stay Compliant
Whether you’re due for an inspection, opening a new kitchen or upgrading an older system, Silco provides complete kitchen suppression services.
✓ Inspections
✓ Installation
✓ Repairs
✓ UL 300 upgrades
Frequently asked questions
How often do I need to inspect my kitchen suppression system?
Commercial kitchen suppression systems are required to be inspected every six months in accordance with NFPA standards. Regular inspections help ensure your system is functioning properly, remains code compliant, and is ready to respond in the event of a fire.
What do you check during an inspection?
During a kitchen suppression system inspection, our licensed technicians inspect and test key system components including fusible links, nozzles, agent tanks, pull stations, alarm activation, and fuel or gas shutoff functions.
We also verify that the system is compliant with current fire code requirements, provide updated certification tags, and document any deficiencies or needed repairs.
How often do the links need to be replaced in my kitchen suppression system?
Fusible links are typically replaced every six months during your required inspection. These links are designed to melt at specific temperatures to activate the suppression system during a fire, so replacing them regularly is essential for proper system performance.
How does my kitchen suppression system work?
Kitchen suppression systems are designed to automatically detect and suppress fires caused by cooking equipment and grease buildup.
When high heat or fire is detected, the system releases a wet chemical agent over the cooking appliances, hood, and duct system. The agent helps cool the fire, suppress flames, and prevent re-ignition while also shutting down fuel and electrical sources connected to the cooking equipment.
What happens if I move or replace cooking equipment?
Kitchen suppression systems are designed specifically for the layout and protection requirements of each appliance. If cooking equipment is moved, replaced, or modified, the suppression system may also need to be adjusted. Changes to equipment placement can affect fire protection coverage and code compliance, so it is important to contact Silco before making changes to your kitchen layout.
Do all kitchens need a suppression system?
Most commercial kitchens that use grease-producing cooking equipment are required to have a kitchen fire suppression system installed. Requirements can vary based on local fire codes, cooking equipment, and occupancy types.
Restaurants, cafeterias, schools, hospitals, churches, food trucks, and many other commercial cooking operations typically require protection.
Do I still need fire extinguishers if I have a kitchen suppression system?
Yes. Commercial kitchens are still required to have portable fire extinguishers even when a suppression system is installed. Most kitchens require a Class K fire extinguisher specifically designed for cooking oil and grease fires.
Fire extinguishers provide an additional layer of protection and allow staff to respond quickly to smaller fires before they spread.
