Kitchen Hood Suppression Service in Desert Hot Springs

In the last twelve months Desert Fire completed kitchen suppression work at 35 Locations in Desert Hot Springs. Restaurants are the biggest group we can pick out, at least 11, but school and church kitchens are a close second at no fewer than 8, and at least 5 were hotel and resort kitchens. Many Location names do not say, so the true mix is broader.

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Semi-annual inspections

NFPA 96 and the manufacturer’s requirements call for commercial cooking suppression systems to be inspected every six months. In Desert Hot Springs the Riverside County Fire Department handles fire prevention under contract with the city. At each visit we:

• Check the agent cylinder, cartridge and pressure.
• Inspect every nozzle, cap and run of piping over the line.
• Test the detection line and replace fusible links when due.
• Test the pull station and confirm the gas or electric shut-off works, then tag the system.

What we see most in Desert Hot Springs

School cafeterias and church halls often cook with volunteers or rotating staff, so nobody owns the pull station and it ends up behind a rack or a stack of trays. Small family restaurants tend to add or swap equipment as the menu grows, which can leave an appliance outside the area the system protects. Hotel kitchens that share a building with pools and spa rooms see extra humidity, and we pay close attention to corrosion on cylinders and cartridges.

Rework and replacement

When the cook line changes we re-aim or add nozzles to match. Systems that no longer meet UL 300 we replace.

More fire protection in Desert Hot Springs

A commercial kitchen also needs a Class K unit; see fire extinguisher service and fire sprinkler inspection in Desert Hot Springs, or everything we do in Desert Hot Springs. For hood suppression across the valley, see our kitchen hood suppression page.

Common questions

Our church kitchen is only used for events. Does it need the same inspection?

Yes. The six-month interval applies however often you cook. We can schedule around your calendar.

Who should know how to use the pull station?

Anyone who cooks on that line. We are happy to show your volunteers or staff where it is and how it works during the visit.