Grease extraction systems

Prevention Mitigation Compliance

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Fire safety law changed in October 2006 with the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (SI 2005/1541) and combines all previous fire safety law into one single piece of legislation.

Importantly, this legislation now requires that an individual, known as the 'Responsible Person', is accountable for meeting the requirements of the Order.

This legislation places the onus firmly on the owners or managers within a company or organisation, who have control of the premises or a degree of control over certain areas or systems, to carry out a fire risk assessment to identify, manage and reduce the risk of fire to the building and its' occupants.

Such a fire risk assessment should include any kitchen grease extract ventilation system contained within the building and must clearly identify potential fire risks and ways of removing or reducing these risks.

Failure to carry out a detailed fire risk assessment or act on the findings by implementing and maintaining any recommended precautionary measures, in the event of a fire causing injury or death, could lead to a criminal prosecution of the individual(s) and company responsible.

Why?

As a proud Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) member and Vent Hygiene Register (VHR) scheme approved, all our work is certified and completed in accordance with the guidance provided in TR19® Grease - Fire Risk Management of Grease Accumulation within Kitchen Extraction Systems – First Edition 2019.

With an estimated 70% of fires in commercial kitchens caused by the build-up of oil and grease deposits, most mechanical ventilation systems might be out of sight but can no longer be out of mind if you want to remain compliant with the requirements of increasingly stringent fire safety legislation such as the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 (SI 1992/3004).

A neglected grease extract ventilation system presents a significant fire safety hazard due to the accumulation of highly flammable fat, oil and grease, known as FOGs.

Our objective is to provide a complete service designed to systematically and comprehensively decontaminate the entire grease extract ventilation system by removing these potentially flammable deposits which readily accumulate on the internal surfaces of all system components to ensure that any fire risk is minimised, system efficiency is maximised, and compliance maintained.

In addition, while the TR19® Grease specification is not currently a legal requirement, failure to ensure that sufficient cleaning is carried out on the grease extract system can potentially invalidate buildings insurance cover where specific conditions or warranties contained within the policy have not been complied with.
How?

Our competent, experienced and knowledgeable technicians utilise the latest innovative methods, chemicals and specialist equipment, such as the Lifa Air Hydmaster 40 Multi Brushing Machine and flexible rotary drill shafts and brushes, to effectively remove all contaminants that might otherwise compromise system integrity, performance and efficiency.
Incorporating real-time digital technology to provide reporting, certification and compliance, our detailed Post Clean Verification Reports meet all requirements set out in TR19® Grease and serve as an invaluable tool to monitor system conditions and efficiently address any issues or faults identified within the comprehensive report.
Access doors installed by us will have been independently type tested by BSRIA for compliance to BESA DW144 Specification for Sheet Metal Ductwork - Third Edition 2016 and DW172 Specification for Kitchen Ventilation Systems - Second Edition 2018.
While undertaking the work we ensure that all health and safety requirements such as the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/2677) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations 2002 (SI 2002/1144) are strictly always adhered to.

What?
The primary aim of the service is to deliver compliance in accordance with the BESA TR19® Grease specification to ensure that standards of hygiene and fire safety within the grease extract ventilation system and food environment complies with the requirements of all relevant fire safety legislation, codes of practice, best practice and guidance while demonstrating ‘due diligence’ in the event of a buildings insurance claim.
- Compliance audits and assessment to prepare a comprehensive pre clean survey report.
- Complete grease extract ventilation system cleaning comprising:
  - Canopies
  - Grease filters
  - Ductwork
  - Fan units
  - Sound attenuators
  - Vertical risers - Internal and external
  - Volume Control Dampers (VCDs)
  - Turning Vanes
  - Airflow sensors/switches, Pitot tubes and other ancillary components
  - Electrostatic Precipitators (ESPs)
- Access door supply and installation including all specialist fire rated doors.
- Builders hatch supply and installation to suspended ceiling surfaces.
- Specialist Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) available to overcome awkward or restricted access issues.
- Replacement filters - grease, panel, bag and carbon.
- Remedial small works.
- Detailed method statements and hazard risk assessments.
- Post Clean Verification Reports (PCVR) to meet TR19® Grease requirements.
- WFTT measurements recorded before and after cleaning.
- Amended schematic drawings.
- Digital date/time stamped images.
- Certificate of Conformity.
When?

The regular periodic cleaning and decontamination of the grease extract ventilation system is essential due to the high fire risk and hygiene implications typically associated with this type of installation, which could otherwise pose a serious fire hazard within your kitchen environment.
At a minimum, cleaning of such systems should be undertaken on an annual basis, however, many systems will require a higher frequency of cleaning dependent on a combination of critical factors such as the number days and hours in operation per week, type of cuisine, volume of catering taking place and even location.
Once a cleaning schedule has begun, pre and post clean Wet Film Thickness Testing (WFTT) together with visual assessments help to determine how frequently an extract system must be cleaned.
Once a system is TR19® Grease compliant, it has been found that average total High Risk Combustion Load Levels (HR-CLLs) can be reduced by up to 83%.

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Contact

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