When it comes to operating a restaurant, safety is just as important as serving up a delicious menu. The fast-paced nature of a commercial kitchen—complete with open flames, hot surfaces, and flammable oils—makes it one of the most high-risk environments… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘kitchen fires’
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Class K Fire Extinguishers for Your Home
When it comes to fire safety, many homeowners invest in smoke detectors, but how many of us have considered having a Class K fire extinguisher in our homes? While traditional ABC fire extinguishers are commonly found in households, a Class… Read More
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Preventing Kitchen Grease Fires
Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. It’s an American favorite. But it’s also when the highest incidence of kitchen fires occur. For this reason, here’s how to react if a grease fire starts in your home or restaurant’s… Read More
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How Exactly Does a Kitchen Fire Suppression System Work?
According to the National Restaurant Association, over half of all restaurant fires originate from some cooking equipment. This means that preventing restaurant kitchen fires, as well as grease fires can be as easy as installing a kitchen hood suppression system. To protect… Read More
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Commercial Kitchen Fire Safety
Commercial kitchens can be found in a number of different establishments aside from restaurants. A kitchen is considered a commercial kitchen when it includes equipment that can produce grease as well as grease vapors. These pieces of kitchen equipment can… Read More