What Does Restaurant Fire Safety Mean?

When it comes to dining out, most customers often overlook the safety measures that need to be put in place to create a safe and healthy environment. However, behind the scenes, restaurant owners and managers have a responsibility to ensure that the necessary fire safety precautions are in place in the event that a fire breaks out.

In this article, we will take a look at what restaurant fire safety means and what measures need to be in place to protect staff, customers and property.

A restaurant kitchen is a hub of activity where creative juices are flowing. However, with this, there are flammable juices flowing too which, when combined with open flames and hot cooking equipment, can be a recipe for disaster. 

Kitchen suppression systems are designed to swiftly tackle fires that have broken out in a commercial kitchen area. These sophisticated systems detect high levels of heat, smoke or flames and smother them using the most suitable extinguishant for the type of fire to limit its spread and prevent reignition.

All fire safety equipment requires regular inspections and maintenance to ensure the systems are in top working condition and fully functional. For this, all work must be carried out by an experienced, reputable fire safety company, such as City Fire, to ensure regulatory requirements and industry standards are met. This will include routine inspections to identify any issues so they can be addressed swiftly and safely. Restaurants must adhere to the stringent fire safety regulations in place to safeguard their staff, customers and premises. Failure to do so can result in fines and even closure. To improve the safety measures at your establishment in London, Birmingham or across the UK, look no further than City Fire.