Q: How does a kitchen hood fire suppression system work?

A: When a fire starts, the detection network will detect the fire and release a low pH agent onto the appliances and throughout the hood and duct. You can also activate the system manually by pulling the “manual pull station,” where a ring pin and lever must be pulled in order to discharge the system.

Q: How does the extinguishing agent in a kitchen hood fire suppression system extinguish the fire?

A: The liquid fire suppressant works to suppress cooking grease fires by cooling and saponification. Saponification is the chemical reaction that occurs when fatty acids come into contact with a base.

Q: How often do kitchen hood fire suppression systems need to be inspected?

A: In accordance with NFPA 96, NFPA 17A and local code requirements kitchen hood systems are not only required to be inspected but also maintained every six months.

Q: What is a FM-200 or “Clean Agent” fire suppression system?

A: A FM-200 or “Clean Agent” fire suppression system is a system that uses a product called FM-200 as an extinguishing agent. FM-200 is a chemical that is stored under pressure, and upon detection, the chemical is released through steel piping and distributed by a nozzle throughout the area extinguishing the fire.

Q: Is FM-200 safe for people?

A: Yes, FM-200 is also used for inhalers in treating asthma.

Q: What are the most common applications for FM-200 fire suppression systems?

A: Remote server rooms, telecommunication rooms, record and document storage rooms, data storage rooms or any other applications where critical assets need to be protected.