Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems for Delaware County Restaurants
A grease fire can take over a kitchen in seconds. Tri-State Fire Protection Services installs, inspects, and repairs commercial kitchen fire suppression systems for restaurants, schools, and food businesses across Delaware County, PA. We are a local team based in Folsom, and we are on call 24 hours a day.
KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
BUILT FOR BUSY KITCHENS
The Fire Marshal Is Coming. Is Your Kitchen System Ready?
Here is a call we get all the time. A restaurant owner in Delco finds out the fire marshal is stopping by next week. They look up at the hood and see a tag that ran out months ago. Now they need help fast.
If that sounds like you, take a breath. This is fixable, and it is what we do every day.
Your hood system is the first thing that fights a grease fire. It sprays a wet chemical over your fryers, grills, and ranges. It also shuts off the gas or power to your cooking line. It does all of this by itself, even if nobody is standing there.
But it only works if someone checks it. Grease builds up on the nozzles. Small metal parts called fusible links wear out from the heat. A cook slides a fryer two feet to the left, and now the nozzle is aimed at the floor instead of the oil.
Tri-State Fire Protection Services keeps commercial kitchen fire suppression systems working for kitchens all over Delaware County. Our founder, Kevin Kerns, has spent more than 25 years in emergency services as a firefighter, EMT, and 911 dispatcher. He has seen what happens when these systems fail. That is why we sweat the small stuff.
OUR SERVICES
Questions? Talk to Our Team
Call our Folsom office or request service online.
WHAT WE DO
Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems Installed, Inspected, and Repaired
One team takes care of your kitchen fire system, from the first install to every six-month check. Here is what we handle.
Six-Month Inspections
Fire code calls for a kitchen suppression system inspection every six months. We replace the fusible links, test the system, check the fans, and leave you with a fresh tag and a clear report.
New System Installation
Opening a new kitchen or adding a cooking line? We install the fire suppression system. A hood contractor puts in the hood, and we put in the fire system that protects it.
UL 300 Upgrades
Still running an old dry chemical system? We replace it with a wet chemical system that meets UL 300, the safety standard for today's kitchens.
Repairs and Line Changes
Leaking tank? Pull station that sticks? New fryer on the line? We fix the problem and match your nozzles to your equipment.
24-Hour Recharge and Reset
When a system goes off, the kitchen stays closed until it is refilled and reset. We are on call 24 hours a day to get you back to cooking.
Class K Fire Extinguishers
Every commercial kitchen needs a Class K fire extinguisher near the cooking line. We inspect, tag, and replace them on the same visit.
Ansul, Pyro-Chem, Amerex, and More
A lot of people call any hood system an “Ansul system.” Ansul is one brand, and there are several others. Our techs are factory trained and authorized on all the major ones including Ansul, Pyro-Chem, Amerex, Range Guard, Kidde, Buckeye, and CaptiveAire. Whatever is hanging on your wall, we can inspect it and service it.
WHAT TO EXPECT
What Happens During a Kitchen Fire Suppression System Inspection
Your system gets checked every six months. Here is what our tech does on each visit.
We look at the whole setup.
The tank, the pipes, the nozzles, the hood, and the pull station.
We check every nozzle.
Each one should point at the right piece of equipment and have its cap on.
We replace the fusible links.
These small metal links melt in a fire and set off the system. Heat and grease wear them out, so we change them at every six-month visit.
We test the release.
We make sure the system will go off by itself and from the pull station.
We test the gas and power shutoff.
When the system trips, the fuel to your cooking line should cut off right away.
We check the exhaust fans.
The fans in your hood need to be working right.
We check the tank.
We look at the chemical, the pressure, and the date the tank is due for testing.
We tag it and handle the paperwork.
You get a report you can hand to the fire marshal, your landlord, or your insurance company. Every town has its own filing rules, and we follow the ones for yours.
The rules behind all of this come from NFPA 96 and NFPA 17A, the national fire codes for commercial cooking and wet chemical systems. You do not need to learn them. That is our job.
UL 300
If your system is an older dry chemical type, it may not meet UL 300. That is the safety standard for today's hotter cooking oils and newer fryers. If yours falls short, we will let you know. Then we can upgrade it to a wet chemical system that does.
DON'T WAIT
Signs Your Kitchen Hood Fire Suppression System Needs Service
You do not have to be a fire expert to spot trouble. Look up at your hood and check for these.
Any one of these is a good reason to call. A quick visit now costs a lot less than a failed inspection, a closed kitchen, or a fire.
The tag on your system is more than six months old.
You added, swapped, or moved cooking equipment.
Nozzle caps are missing or caked with grease.
The gauge on the tank is out of the green.
The pull station is blocked, or its pin or seal is missing.
The system went off, even a little.
The fire marshal or your insurance company asked for paperwork you can't find.
You just bought the restaurant and have no idea when it was last checked.
WHERE WE WORK
Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems in Delaware County, PA
We are a Delco company. Our shop is at 228 Ridley Avenue in Folsom, so most kitchens in the county are a short drive away. That means easier scheduling and techs who know what local fire marshals look for.
We work in kitchens throughout the county. That includes the pizza shops and delis along MacDade Boulevard, the restaurants on State Street in Media, and the busy stretches of Baltimore Pike and West Chester Pike.
We serve all of Delaware County including:
Folsom
Prospect Park
Swarthmore
Havertown
Newtown Square
Aston
Ridley Township
Springfield
Upper Darby
Lansdowne
Chester
Glen Mills
Ridley Park
Media
Drexel Hill
Broomall
Brookhaven
Middletown
Located outside of Delco? We also service kitchen suppression systems throughout Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, Chester County, and Montgomery County, as well as New Jersey, and Delaware.
WHY TRI-STATE
Why Delco Kitchens Call Tri-State Fire Protection Services
Kitchen owners across Delaware County choose Tri-State Fire Protection Services for our fire service background, our training, and our fast response. Here is what sets our team apart.
Started by a
Firefighter
Kevin Kerns, who founded Tri-State in 2019, has served as a firefighter, EMT, and 911 dispatcher. We look at your kitchen the way a first responder would.
Factory Trained on Every Major Brand
Our techs are factory trained and authorized on Ansul, Pyro-Chem, Amerex, Range Guard, Kidde, Buckeye, and CaptiveAire. Your system gets serviced the way its maker says it should.
Available 24-Hours
a Day
A system can go off at 2 in the afternoon or 2 in the morning. Call us any time, day or night.
One Call for
Every System
Kitchen system, fire extinguishers, emergency lights, alarms, and sprinklers. One team can put them all on one schedule.
What Our Customers Say
COMMON QUESTIONS
Kitchen Fire Suppression Questions We Hear Every Week
These are the questions restaurant owners and kitchen managers ask us most.
Have additional questions? Contact Tri-State Fire Protection Services today to speak with our team.
How often do commercial kitchen fire suppression systems need to be inspected?
Every six months. That is the rule in NFPA 96 and NFPA 17A, and local fire codes follow it. Your insurance company will likely ask for proof too. If your tag is more than six months old, you are past due.
Who should I call for kitchen suppression service near me in Delco?
Pick a company that is licensed, close by, and trained on your brand of system. Ask if they replace the fusible links at each visit and if you get a written report. Tri-State Fire Protection Services is based in Folsom, is factory trained on every major brand, and has a 4.9 rating on Google from 61 reviews. Call us at (610) 707-8180 and see if we are a good fit.
Do you service Ansul systems?
Yes. We are factory trained and authorized on Ansul systems, along with Pyro-Chem, Amerex, Range Guard, Kidde, Buckeye, and CaptiveAire. Not sure what brand you have? Check the label on the tank, or just ask us when you call.
What do I do if my kitchen suppression system goes off?
If there is a fire, get everyone out and call 911. Do not try to turn the gas back on yourself. Do not cook under that hood until the system is refilled and reset. Then call us. We are on call 24 hours a day, and we will get your kitchen open again.
I failed my fire inspection because of my hood system. Now what?
Send us the report or the notice you got. We will look at what the fire marshal wrote up, fix those items, and give you the paperwork for your re-check.
How do I get my kitchen ready for an inspection?
Pick a time when your cooking line is slow or closed. The equipment under the hood needs to be off and cooled down while we work. Move pots, pans, and food away from the line, and let your staff know we are testing the system. A clear, cool line makes the visit go faster.
Is kitchen suppression service the same as hood cleaning?
No. They are two different jobs, and you need both. Hood cleaning removes grease from the hood, ducts, and fan. Kitchen suppression service checks the fire system that sprays the wet chemical. We handle the fire system.
How much does a kitchen suppression system inspection cost?
It depends on the size of your system. More tanks, nozzles, and links mean more parts and more time. Call us with a quick rundown of your cooking line, and we will give you a quote.
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GET STARTED
Get Your Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression System Checked
Call us or fill out the form to get started. Tell us about your kitchen, and our team will reach out to schedule your inspection or service. Need help right away? Call us any time. We are on call 24 hours a day.