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Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression Systems – Sales and Service

Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression Systems

Kitchen hood fire suppression systems are required to be inspected on a semi-annual basis as a minimum requirement of NFPA 17A. Our highly trained technicians can inspect, service, repair and install all types of kitchen hood fire suppression systems. Our compliance tracking system will keep a record of when inspections are due so you never have to worry about being delinquent on required inspections. We will call you! Connecticut Fire Equipment, Inc. will keep all report documentation on file and readily available to you and your approving agency, as well as left on–site. We can also provide training in the proper use and maintenance of your system so in a fire situation everyone will be prepared to respond appropriately. Inspections are performed using Connecticut Fire Equipment, Inc. technicians, without sub-contracting; We do not depend on other companies for our expertise, we use our own technicians to service, install and repair your kitchen hood fire suppression system; this gives us better control over the quality of service we are able to provide.


Commercial Kitchen Hood Cleaning »back to top

Kitchen Hood CleaningIn accordance with NFPA 96 – Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, every commercial cooking establishment needs kitchen hood cleaning. Hood Cleaning service by Connecticut Fire Equipment, Inc. will improve the efficiency of your kitchen hood by removing grease build-up and eliminate the potential of grease fires.

Type or Volume of Cooking Frequency Frequency
Systems serving solid fuel cooking operations Monthly
Systems serving high-volume cooking operations – such as 24-hour cooking, charbroiling,
or wok cooking
Quarterly
Systems serving moderate-volume cooking operations Semi-Annually
Systems serving low-volume cooking Operations – such as churches, day camps,
seasonal businesses, or senior centers
Annually


Special Hazard Fire Suppression Systems – Sales and Service

Special hazard suppression systems are required to be inspected in accordance with NFPA and manufacturer's specifications. Our highly trained technicians can inspect, service, repair and install all types of special hazard systems. We can protect CNC/EDM machines, paint spray booths, vehicles, gas stations, computer rooms and much more with a special hazard fire suppression system.

Meet and schedule with one company! We take care of all the compliance tracking and call when service or maintenance is due, without the need for follow-up by the customer. When different vendors handle and service different areas, most times the communication between the service companies is non-existent. Having one company to handle all of the fire protection services provides you with the confidence that all areas are in compliance and working together, to create the safest environment possible. Connecticut Fire Equipment, Inc. will keep all report documentation on file and readily available to you and your approving agency, as well as left on–site. We can also provide training in the proper use and maintenance of your system so in a fire situation everyone will be prepared to respond appropriately. Inspections are performed using Connecticut Fire Equipment, Inc. technicians, without sub-contracting; We do not depend on other companies for our expertise, we use our own technicians to service, install and repair your special hazard fire suppression system; this gives us better control over the quality of service we are able to provide.

CNC /EDM Machine Fire Suppression Systems CNC/EDM Machine Fire Suppression Systems
Vehicle Fire Suppression SystemsVehicle Fire Suppression Systems
Computer Room  Fire Suppression SystemsComputer Room Fire Suppression Systems
Gas Station  Fire Suppression Systems Gas Station Fire Suppression Systems
Gas Station  Fire Suppression Systems Industrial Paint Spray Booth Fire Suppression Systems
Vehicle Paint Spray Booth Fire Suppression Systems Vehicle Paint Spray Booth Fire Suppression Systems

 

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Wet Chemical Systems Monthly Quarterly Semi-annual Annual Other Code NFPA 17A
MAINTENANCE       Check Box     At least semiannually, maintenance shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer's listed installation and maintenance manual.
Container Test         Check Box 5-5a. The following parts of wet chemical extinguishing systems shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test at intervals not exceeding 12 years: a. Wet Chemical Containers
Hose Test         Check Box 5-5c. The following parts of wet chemical extinguishing systems shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test at intervals not exceeding 12 years: c. Hose Assemblies
Agent Replacement         Check Box 5-5.2 Wet chemical agent removed from the containers prior to hydrostatic testing shall be discarded.
Clean Agent Systems Monthly Quarterly Semi-annual Annual Other Code NFPA 2001
System Inspection       Check Box   4-1.1 At least annually, all systems shall be thoroughly inspected and tested for proper operation by competent personnel. Discharge tests are not required.
System Test       Check Box   4-1.1 (Same as above)
Weigh Cylinders     Check Box     4-1.3 At least semiannually, the agent quantity and pressure of refillable containers shall be checked.
Container Test         Check Box 4-2.1 U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), Canadian Transport Commission (CTC), or similar design clean agent containers shall not be recharged without retesting if more than 5 years have elapsed since the date of the last test and inspection.
Hose Test         Check Box 4-3.2.1 All hose shall be tested every 5 years.
Room Integrity       Check Box   4-4 At least every 12 months, the enclosure protected by the clean agent shall be thoroughly inspected to determine if penetrations or other changes have occurred that could adversely affect agent leakage or change volume of hazard or both.
Carbon Dioxide Systems Monthly Quarterly Semi-annual Annual Other Code NFPA 12
System Inspection Check Box         1-11.1 At least every 30 days, an inspection shall be conducted to assess the system's operational condition.
System Test       Check Box   1-11.3.2 The following shall be verified by competent personnel at least annually using available documentation required in 1-7.2.6.
Weigh Cylinders     Check Box     1-11.3.5 At least semiannually, all high-pressure cylinders shall be weighed and the date of the last hydrostatic test noted (see 1-9.5.1)
Container Test         Check Box 1-9.5.1 High-pressure cylinders used in fire-extinguishing systems shall not be recharged without a hydrostatic test (and remarking) if more than 5 years have elapsed from the date of the last test. Cylinders continuously in service without discharging shall be p
Hose Test         Check Box 1-11.2.1 All system hose including those used as flexible connectors shall be tested every 5 years in accordance with 1-11.2.
Halon 1301 Systems Monthly Quarterly Semi-annual Annual Other Code NFPA 12A
System Inspection     Check Box     4-1.1 At least semiannually, all systems shall be thoroughly inspected, tested, and documented for proper operation by trained competent personnel. Tests shall be in accordance with the appropriate NFPA or Canadian standards.
Container Test         Check Box 4-2.1 DOT, CTC, or similar design Halon 1301 cylinders shall not be recharged without a retest if more than five years have elapsed since the date of the last test and inspection.
Hose Inspection       Check Box   4-3 All system hoses shall be examined annually for damage.
Hose Test         Check Box 4-3.2 All hoses shall be tested every 5 years in accordance with 4-3.1.
Room Integrity     Check Box     4-4 At least every 6 months the halon-protected enclosure shall be thoroughly inspected to determine if penetrations or other changes have occurred that could adversely affect halon leakage.

CT License #F-30031
MACR #004687
RI License #12-32-A3-PM
DOT Cert #C-104
Dun Bradstreet #144-769-464
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CT Fire Equipemnet is a proud member of VFPA and NEFED