Complete Life Safety Solutions 24-7 SERVICE 800-607-2767 5 THINGS YOU AND YOUR STAFF NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLEANING KITCHEN HOODS 1. Dirty kitchen hoods don’t clean themselves – they are NOT self-cleaning. Commercial kitchen hoods are not like your home kitchen hoods that take a quick swipe, and occasional filter and motor cleaning. When commercial kitchen equipment catches fire, it can lead to hood and ductwork fires, which quickly spread out of control if they are dirty or not operating properly. 2. Keep nozzles and links clean from grease so they don’t clog. These need to be changed every six months or even sooner. Clogged nozzles and links can delay or prevent links from activating correctly and preventing a fire. And don’t overlook the reality that dirty hoods can also be a health hazard for staff, customers, and residents. 3. Dirty kitchen hoods may impact or even restrict your ability to get and maintain adequate insurance. An insurance claim may result in a rejected claim leaving the liability with you, the owner. State Codes, NFPA and most insurance companies require bi-annual inspections. Failure to do so is a violation of NFPA code and you could be red-tagged, which can shut down the kitchen and cooking systems. And your business! 4. Set a schedule for kitchen hood inspections twice a year and get them on your staff calendar. It’s a smart idea to schedule maintenance a few years out to make sure your kitchen hoods are in top performance. During inspections, make sure links are changed, nozzles are clean, the integrity of the mechanical activation is intact, chemical tanks are full, and the system will work. Regular maintenance makes sure that all the nozzles are positioned correctly and protecting the right equipment. 5. If the fire marshal requests changes, Brothers Fire & Security responds ASAP. ABOUT BROTHERS FIRE & SECURITY As one of the premier providers of fire and security solutions in the Upper Midwest, Brothers Fire & Security strives to build long-term, value-added relationships. We work with business owners and property management companies, as well as all types of public institutions to solve fire and security needs. By taking advantage of our integrated bundled services, many of our clients find that they can save 25-30% on their safety services, annual inspections and more. From a single location to franchises throughout the region and the country, our integrated approach saves our clients valuable time, money and stress. We provide inspections, monitoring and service for fire protection systems, security systems, fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, 24-7 monitoring, fire extinguishers, card access and kitchen hoods. 9950 East Highway 10 Elk River, MN 55330 763-441-2290 www.brothersfireandsecurity.com .