Common Causes Of Restaurant Fires and Tips on How To Prevent Them
Across the United States, commercial kitchen fires account for over $100 million in damages annually which can result in personal injury, potential loss of life, and significant property damage. No matter what kind of restaurant you may own, utilizing a kitchen suppression system is imperative for combating unique fire risks. If you need an inspection or kitchen suppression system installed, call Maverick Fire and Safety today to have our professional fire contractors visit your premises. Give us a call at (832)653-2598.
Information You Should Know About Commercial Kitchen Fires
Commercial kitchen fires account for more than half of all business fires, this doesn’t only apply to restaurants. These kitchen fires are extremely dangerous because most fires spread due to grease, which is found in almost every commercial kitchen.
Here are some other common fire hazards:
- Cooking and Alcohol
- Rags/Towels used to clean grease
- Faulty Electrical Wiring
- Poorly Maintained Kitchen Equipment
- Housekeeping Hazards e.g. chemicals/cardboard
Establishing a Fire Prevention Plan
When commercial kitchen fires occur, there are typically three main culprits: ranges, griddles, and deep fat fryers.
Once employees have been trained on fire safety, which Maverick Fire and Safety is able to service and more than happy to provide, investing into fire suppression solutions for your premises will safeguard any valuable assets while keeping everyone protected as well. Maverick Fire and Safety can install these suppressants used in hoods for stoves, grills, fryers, or other cooking appliances.
When a fire breaks out, the heats will activate the system, and a water or foam based suppressant will be released from strategically placed nozzles over cooking surfaces. This will smother the fire, while the electrical and gas supplies are disconnected.
What Can a Business Do to Prevent a Commercial Kitchen Fire?
When a commercial kitchen fire occurs, it not only puts lives and your property at risk, but also forces your business to shut down for an unknown length of time, putting your employees jobs and the future of your business at risk. Here are some tips we have for you from Maverick Fire and Safety to help reduce the risk of a fire:
- Set regular inspections for your cooking equipment, which you can set up regular inspections through Maverick Fire and Safety, give us a call at (832)653-2598. Also, ensure that everything from ovens to fryers is thoroughly cleaned everyday. Any grease around the cooking surface, hood, or grease traps should be removed by employees daily.
- Scheduling professional fire safety inspections annually or bi-annually to ensure all sprinklers and other fire protections equipment is up-to code and in good working condition, give us a call at (832)653-2598 to schedule future inspections.
- Ensuring all staff are trained on how to use equipment like fire extinguishers, holding drills and meetings to also cover evacuation plans to ensure all safety measures have been met.
- Paying attention to what is around cooking surfaces and keeping items such as wipes, gloves, curtains, and utensils made of flammable materials at a safe distance.
Protect Your Restaurant from Fires with Help From Maverick Fire and Safety
Regular maintenance and timely inspection by our professionals at Maverick Fire & Safety can prevent potential hazards by ensuring all fire safety equipment is functioning correctly. Maximizing protection in the event of a fire so the system can contain or safely extinguish the fire, ensuring residents and staff to safely evacuate the premises. If your business needs fire sprinkler, fire extinguishers, kitchen suppression system installation and/or inspection, or exit lights installation and inspection; give Maverick Fire & Safety a call to have our Fire Safety Contractor sent to one of your locations, or to schedule monthly visits. Give us a call at (832)653-2598 or fill out a form here.
