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Make Sure You Have Adequate Fire Suppression

As a restaurant owner, it is essential that you stay aware of any potential fire hazards and having an adequate fire suppression system in place at your restaurant. A kitchen fire can completely destroy your investment and all the hard work you put in and must be avoided at all costs. A high-quality fire suppression

Prevent Grease Fires and Keep Your Restaurant Safe

The open flames, cooking oils, paper products and hot equipment present in a commercial kitchen have the potential for a fire to get out of control. Thousands of restaurants report fires every year. The National Fire Protection Association estimates that these fires cause an average of $246 million in property damage. A fire can ruin

New Restaurant Ventilation Checklist

When opening a new restaurant there are a lot of different expenses that need to be taken account for. One area that often gets forgotten about when planning an initial budget is the restaurant ventilation system. Temperatures in a restaurant kitchen can reach over 100 degrees. Having a well-designed restaurant ventilation system will make sure

The Importance of Replacing Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguisher replacement is essential to the safety of both consumers and employees in a commercial setting. In restaurants the risk of a kitchen fire makes the need for properly functioning fire extinguishers even more important. Making sure your fire extinguishers are in good condition is necessary to pass the Boston Fire Department’s safety inspection.

Pass a Boston Fire Safety Inspection

Fire prevention is taken very seriously in the city of Boston. Following strict fire safety codes is the best method to keep the occurrence of both residential and commercial fires at a minimum. In Boston, fire companies are assigned inspection districts in which it is their job to prevent or correct unsafe fire safety conditions.

Boston Requires Certified Cleaners to do Hood Cleaning

Boston, like many other cities in the United States, requires that certified cleaners complete hood cleaning jobs in the city. The requirements were put in place to ensure that commercial ventilation systems will be maintained in a way that promotes a safe establishment for both consumers and employees. Restaurants in particular need to make sure

Restaurant Ventilation FAQs

Why do I need a ventilation system in my commercial kitchen? Having an adequate system of ventilation will play a major role in keeping your restaurant clean. All grease and cooking vapors coming off of your grill will be brought into the ventilation by the hood and deposited outdoors after moving through the ductwork. Having

Keep your Restaurant Safe with Proper Boston Hood Cleaning

A kitchen fire is the biggest threat to Boston restaurants and bars. The event of a fire can be incredibly costly and in many cases a business closing disaster. There are a number of different reasons that a restaurant fire can occur but the most common one is grease buildup. Almost all Boston commercial cooking

Importance of NFPA Compliance

Restaurant fires are a serious and much too common problem. Cooking accounted for almost 30% of all nonresidential fires in 2012. To combat the issue, the National Fire Protection Association created the NFPA 96 to reduce the potential for fire in commercial cooking operations. The NFPA 96 outlines preventive and operative requirements to reduce the

Get Long Lasting Customers with Great First Impressions

In any business, first impressions are everything. First impressions are especially important for restaurants. In the restaurant business, these first impressions are usually classified under the term of ambiance. There is plenty of competition out there and numerous choices for hungry customers. With a proper ventilation system, your restaurant can stand out more than your