Commercial Kitchen Extraction: UK Fire Safety and Cleaning Requirements

Kitchen extraction systems are a major fire risk. Grease accumulation in ducts can cause devastating fires.. Kitchen Extraction Fire Safety The Risk Grease deposits in kitchen extract ductwork can ignite, causing rapid fire spread through the building via the duct system. Cleaning Requirements TR19 standard — BESA specification for ductwork cleanliness Frequency — every 6 12 months depending on usage Method — specialist cleaning with photographic evidence Records — certificates and before/after photos Fire Protection 1. Fire rated ductwork through compartment boundaries 2. Ansul or similar kitchen suppression system 3. Fire dampers at compartment wall penetrations 4. Regular grease filter cleaning (weekly) 5. Carbon filter maintenance For kitchen fire safety, contact us.