Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems
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Learn what type of portable fire extinguisher is best for a commercial kitchen.
If you own or operate a commercial kitchen, fire regulations dictate that in addition to an automatic fire suppression system, you must also have portable fire extinguishers. This helps ensure that employees will...
Buy your grease filters from your kitchen air control specialist for superior protection.
At Flue Steam, we offer a complete range of kitchen air control and fire suppression services to help protect your commercial kitchen from the risk of a fire. Selling quality grease filters is an...
Fire inspectors and insurance companies can help restaurant owners comply with NFPA 96 by referring them to Flue Steam.
The National Fire Protection Association is considered the authority on fire, electrical, and building safety, and as such they are responsible for developing and maintaining...
An overview of product offerings from industry leaders Ansul and Pyro-Chem
In order to comply with relevant fire and safety codes, every commercial kitchen must be equipped with an automatic fire suppression system that meets UL 300 standards. This equipment is extremely important for...
Knowing these 5 things can help prevent fire and liability issues on your property.
The exhaust system is an important part of any commercial kitchen. Far from just a simple venting system, it is actually a vital safety feature. As the owner of a commercial kitchen, you must understand the...
Disastrous commercial kitchen fire claims life of local man.
On the morning of Thursday, July 31, firefighters clearing debris from the scene of Sharon’s Restaurant and Lounge in Blairsville PA made a sobering discovery: the body of 68-year-old Paul Eugene.
According to witnesses, Eugene...
Flue Steam provides important services that help your kitchen pass the fire safety portion of a restaurant inspection.
As the owner or operator of a commercial kitchen, you have countless regulations to comply with as to the condition of your facility, the behavior of your employees, and your...
IKECA membership signals compliance with the gold standard of kitchen exhaust cleaning practices.
There are quite a lot of companies out there offering kitchen exhaust cleaning services. Unfortunately, not all of them are very reputable. They may not do a very good job, either unintentionally...
Don’t let your restaurant make the news due to fire—get help from Flue Steam now.
At Flue Steam, we are constantly advocating for all restaurateurs to invest in comprehensive fire prevention services, including regular kitchen exhaust system cleanings and regular maintenance for code...
Flue Steam can keep your food trucks’ exhaust system clean and code-compliant
Food trucks have been popular in big cities like LA for years. With industry revenues up about 12 percent every year for the past five years, it has become more and more tempting for aspiring restaurateurs to try...
Don’t let a fire at your restaurant contribute to this statistic.
According to a recent FEMA report, the US leads the industrialized world in deaths caused by fires, with 30 to 50 percent more deaths than many countries and three times as many deaths as in Switzerland or The Netherlands. Why...
Understanding your swamp cooler is vital for a comfortable kitchen
When it comes to keeping a commercial kitchen cool and smoke-free, most people immediately focus on the exhaust system, which is designed to whisk away hot, smoky, smelly air. However, we also need to think about how cool...
Not sure if your kitchen air control and fire prevention equipment is up to code? Flue Steam can help.
Numerous fire and safety code regulations govern commercial kitchens. Staying in compliance is very important, both from a legal standpoint and for the safety of your employees and...
Recent news items highlights the importance of proper exhaust system cleaning protocols
Last November, a fire broke out around the exhaust duct in the kitchen of Pizzeria Toro in Durham NC, causing significant damage to the building. The pizzeria and two neighboring businesses were forced to...
Watch out for these three problems to avoid unnecessary loss of revenue at your restaurant
Running a commercial kitchen involves juggling many different responsibilities. Besides making sure the food tastes good, you have to keep the kitchen clean and safe. Here are three possible...
A kitchen fire can strike at any time, but an automatic fire suppression system can provide protection
Bradley’s Fern Park Restaurant in Muncy PA is closed on Mondays. But that didn’t stop a three-alarm blaze from destroying this eatery on Monday, February 17. Though the cause of the fire is...
Make sure your duct access panels can facilitate cleaning without compromising duct integrity
Kitchen exhaust ducts have many important functions to perform. First of all, they must effectively carry hot, smelly, greasy air out of the kitchen and the building. Secondly, in the event of a...
The damage from kitchen grease fires goes far beyond fire damage
If you own or operate a commercial kitchen, you are no doubt familiar with the many tasks required to keep your exhaust system clean and reduce the risk of grease igniting within your exhaust hood or ductwork and causing a fire...
Get fast repairs for all your kitchen air control & fire suppression equipment
In order to operate your commercial kitchen safely, comfortably, and legally, you must have three vital systems in place: an exhaust fan, a swamp cooler or other ventilation source, and an automatic fire...
Exhaust system cleaning from Flue Steam can help reduce the risk of a kitchen fire
According to the latest available data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System, cooking is the leading cause of all nonresidential building fires, as well as the leading cause of restaurant fires...