If you’re a restaurant owner, then you know that fire safety is of the utmost importance. A small kitchen fire can turn into a major disaster very quickly, and it’s important to have the proper equipment and training in place to prevent this from happening. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the basics of restaurant fire protection. We’ll talk about what you need to do to keep your employees safe, as well as how to prevent fires from happening in the first place.
What types of fire protection are required in a restaurant kitchen?
There are several types of fire protection that are required in a restaurant kitchen. First, you will need to have a fire extinguisher. This is an important piece of equipment that can help to put out a small fire before it gets out of control. You should also have a fire suppression system installed in your kitchen. This system will automatically activate if a fire is detected, and it can help to keep the flames from spreading.
You will also need to have a plan in place for evacuating your restaurant in the event of a fire. This plan should be posted in a visible location, and all of your employees should be familiar with it. You should practice this plan regularly so that everyone knows what to do in the event of an emergency.
Finally, it’s important to have regular training sessions for your employees on fire safety. They should know how to use the fire extinguisher, as well as how to evacuate the building safely. By having this knowledge, they will be better prepared to handle a fire if one does occur.
By following these basic guidelines, you can help to keep your restaurant safe from fire. By being prepared and having the proper equipment in place, you can help to prevent a disaster.
General Requirements
Egress
In the case of a fire, guests should be able to flee the restaurant. The main entrance must be big enough to accommodate at least one-half of the total number of people who will eat there on any given day, which is defined as an assembly occupancy. Other exits must be provided in order to deal with the additional capacity that arises from various situations, such as a big party. All doors should be unlocked during business hours and able to swing freely in the direction of egress.
Doors must lead directly outside, so no guests have to go through kitchens, storage rooms, or hallways to get out. They should also open easily; if they require a key or any type of electronic device to open, then they won’t be of much use in an emergency.
The distance that guests have to travel to get out must be as short as possible. This is measured by the means of egress travel distance, which is the maximum length that someone has to go from any point in a building to reach an exit.
Fire Alarm
Because of the many variables that must be considered, it’s difficult to say whether or not a fire alarm system is necessary. A standalone building must have a fire alarm system if there are more than 300 people living in it. The activation of the system will need to be done manually (pull stations), automatically detected, or via sprinkler system water flow.
In addition, all commercial kitchens must have a fire suppression system. This could be an automatic sprinkler system or a manually operated extinguisher.
When it comes to restaurant fire protection, there are some basics that you need to know. By having the proper equipment and training in place, you can help to prevent a disaster.
