Extractor cleaning is not just a matter of simple upkeep; it can actually prevent serious accident or injury. This is because a build-up of grease-laden deposits within a hot kitchen extractor system and its many components increases the risk of fire throughout the premises of your business. In many instances, preventing this situation with regular kitchen extractor cleaning will be the job of both the owner and the tenant as part of their duty of care to employees and the general public.
The hazards that kitchen extractor systems create will have been taken into account within the Fire Risk Assessment of the building itself. To manage this risk, regular extractor cleaning is necessary as well as regular inspections of the extractor systems, taking into account the nature of the cooking and the duration and intensity of use as outlined within HVCA Standard TR19.
Risk assessment requirements
Health and Safety at Work and the Fire Safety Regulations require that premises managers must carry out a risk assessment of grease extractor systems and act upon the results. This will often mean brining in an extractor cleaning company or addressing other extractor maintenance issues. These are the kinds of steps which will need to be taken to eliminate or, at the very least, minimise, the risk of fire.
Once this risk has been minimised as much as possible with thorough and regular kitchen extractor cleaning, your business will be not only be better protected but you’ll also have a greater peace of mind when it comes to the safety of the building and its contents.
Insurance requirements for kitchen extractors
Insurers require that a fire risk assessment has been carried out and that evidence is available to show that the grease extractor systems have been inspected or cleaned by a professional contractor at the appropriate intervals, as recommended by HVCA, BSRIA and ABI.
Fluid Options will inspect and survey your complete kitchen extractor system from source at canopy, through filters, manifold, ductwork, exhaust fan and components to discharge at atmosphere. Once our specialist team has looked at our extractor system, we will make our recommendations and supply a comprehensive scope of works along with a competitive quotation to carry out an ongoing service, inspection and kitchen extractor cleaning programme.
To talk about how we can help with your extractor cleaning needs, call us on 0800 975 2828 or Contact us online for more information.
