Kitchen Deep Clean

Accumulations of grease-laden deposits in kitchen extract ventilation systems, often linked to catering facilities, present a significant fire hazard. It is not unusual for grease extract ductwork to run through an entire building to reach a roof level exhaust, thereby putting the whole building and its occupants at risk in the event of fire.

Although filters in canopies help trap some grease they are not 100% efficient. It is inevitable that some grease-laden air will pass through, allowing grease deposits to cool and settle on the internal surfaces of the ductwork and fan unit. Apart from the fire risk, the accumulation of grease in the kitchen extract system reduces ventilation efficiency by restricting the movement of extracted air, resulting in over-heating, excessive humidity, possible failure to remove noxious fumes from gas-burning appliances and a continuing source of unwanted odours which can permeate the rest of the building.

Legal requirements

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires those responsible for workplaces to carry out a fire

risk assessment of their premises, including grease extract systems, and take action to eliminate - or at least

to minimise - risks to the safety of the building's occupants.

Should the Responsible Person have failed to carry out fire risk assessments or take appropriate action to protect the safety of building occupants, and a fire causes injury or death, they may be liable to criminal prosecution.

Insurance requirements

Insurers can ask for evidence to be shown that the new Fire Safety Order is being complied with. As a high fire risk, the grease extract system should be cleaned at least annually, and many policies make this a minimal requirement under the terms of the insurance.

Insurers are becoming more inquisitive, primarily because fire claims and compensation costs are increasing rapidly. The attitude, "don't worry, we’re insured” is more and more inappropriate for today's building owners and managers. Failure to comply with the legislation will provide grounds for Insurers to dispute claims in the event of fire.

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