Your commercial kitchen is the lifeblood of your catering business, but it is also a high-risk area that is vulnerable to fire.
Fire can spread quickly and without mercy. If your commercial kitchen is engulfed, extensive damage is inevitable, rendering essential equipment unusable and making the premises off-limits until structural assessments and repairs are completed—if they are even possible.
But your insurance company will cover your costs, right? Unfortunately, the situation isn’t that simple. While your policy may cover repairs, refurbishment, and replacement equipment, it’s unlikely to compensate for all your consequential losses:
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Lost trade during the months needed for building inspections and repairs.
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Market share lost to competitors.
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The cost of sourcing and hiring new staff.
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Marketing and promotional materials to publicise your business’s reopening.
- The costs of re-establishing your company’s reputation.
This is why installing a kitchen suppression system and ensuring effective fire service protection are crucial. Don’t wait until it’s too late—protect your business now.
A Devastating Scenario That Isn’t As Unlikely As You May Think
While it’s easy to think that a blaze will never affect your commercial kitchen, official statistics tell a different story. Food and drink premises are among the most common sites where fires occur. Between 2020-2021, there were nearly 1,000 fires in commercial kitchens, cafes, restaurants, and takeaway food outlets in England and Wales, with 90% of them starting accidentally.Fires in commercial kitchens can breakout for several reasons:
- Intense heat sources from cooking equipment.
- Accumulations of highly flammable grease on surfaces and in exhaust systems.
- Non-stop cooking, which increases the likelihood of equipment malfunction or human error.
- Complex equipment with numerous potential ignition points.
- Human error in hectic kitchen environments.
- Combustible materials located near flammable items.
Given these risks, installing a reliable kitchen suppression system and ensuring effective fire service protection are essential for safeguarding your business.
How A Fire Suppression System Could Prevent Your Business From Being Crippled
The aftermath of a commercial kitchen fire is far-reaching, often crippling businesses beyond recovery. However, a precisely designed, targeted fire suppression system, such as the PAFSS KitchenGuard, is an effective solution: an automatic fixed fire extinguishing system designed for professional kitchens that is specifically aimed at fire-prone equipment and workstations.
Precision And Targeted Action
The PAFSS KitchenGuard precisely targets fire-prone equipment, including deep fat fryers, griddles, ranges, broilers, and woks. By quickly extinguishing fires at their source, the system prevents the spread of a blaze without disrupting routine cooking processes, such as a chef's flambé.
An Eco-friendly Fire Suppression System
Utilising a 99% biodegradable wet chemical agent, the PAFSS KitchenGuard not only swiftly deals with the threat of fire but also transforms cooking fat into a harmless, soapy substance that is non-flammable and can even help to clean surfaces!
Tailored Fit For Any Commercial Kitchen
With a modular design, the PAFSS KitchenGuard ensures a seamless fit for all commercial kitchens of any size or layout, offering maximum protection with minimal installation inconvenience.
The PAFSS KitchenGuard is not just a safety measure, but a protective shield for your employees, customers, assets, and revenue streams. By automatically shutting down ignition sources when fire breaks out, it safeguards your business from catastrophic losses.
Contact Rhino Fire Control Today
Don't leave your commercial kitchen's safety and your business's future to chance. Simply call Rhino Fire Control today on 01278 422705 to find out more about the PAFSS KitchenGuard and protect your business from a preventable disaster.
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