Why Regular Service for Your Kitchen Fire Suppression System is Crucial

If you manage or own a restaurant, your kitchen hood fire suppression system can make the difference between a catastrophic fire and a minor incident — but only if it is operational.

Every 6 months, all commercial kitchens in California are required to have a hood fire system inspection. We ensure that your system is working up to code. You will receive a certification upon successful inspection.

Never miss a due date. Count on us to keep track!

Once we certify your fire suppression system, you don’t ever have to worry about missing due dates. Every six months, we call to schedule service and coordinate with your cooking schedule.

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Simply put, we do it all – from start to finish. Aura Fire Safety is your single-source solution for all fire protection needs. With a certified specialist on staff, we make sure your commercial kitchen is UL 300 compliant.

Ansul fire suppression systems are designed to provide fire protection for restaurant cooking appliances, exhaust hoods, and ducts as defined by the National Fire Protection Association in NFPA 17A and NFPA 96. These systems are pre-engineered and will protect you against kitchen fires.

Our number one focus is your safety and satisfaction! Speak with our specialists and discover why the top businesses in the restaurant industry consistently recommend Aura Fire for their kitchen fire safety!

We specialize in fire protection for:

Restaurants, grocery stores, hotel kitchens, school cafeterias, mall restaurants, office cafeterias, hospital kitchens.

Establishing a Safe and Compliant System from the Ground Up

Proper kitchen hood fire suppression system installation goes beyond merely attaching components. It requires precise planning and a thorough understanding of your kitchen’s unique fire risks and operational flow. Our team of certified technicians takes a comprehensive approach to ensure that your system meets regulatory standards and provides maximum protection for your cooking environment.

Comprehensive Evaluation: Our process starts with an on-site evaluation. We assess high-risk areas like deep fryers, grills, and open flame stations to identify potential fire hazards and ensure the suppression system effectively targets these zones.
Precise Nozzle Placement: Discharge nozzles are strategically placed to cover critical areas without disrupting kitchen activities. Proper placement ensures that the fire suppressant is deployed quickly and efficiently in an emergency.

System Integration: The system’s design is integrated with your exhaust hood and ductwork, ensuring smooth smoke and vapor removal while maintaining kitchen air quality and safety.
Compliance and Safety Assurance: Each installation is performed in strict accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.

This thorough process results in a fire suppression system tailored to your kitchen’s needs, minimizing disruptions and safeguarding your operations.

System Components: Understanding the Key Elements of a Fire Suppression System

A fire suppression system for kitchen hood is made up of several critical components, each designed to play a specific role in detecting and extinguishing fires. These elements work in tandem to ensure that fires are suppressed quickly and effectively, preventing further damage and maintaining the safety of your staff and property.

Discharge Nozzles: Positioned to direct the fire suppressant onto cooking surfaces, nozzles come in various sizes and configurations to match your kitchen’s specific layout and equipment. Proper placement is crucial for ensuring complete coverage of potential fire sources.
Detection Lines and Sensors: These sensors monitor temperature changes and trigger the suppression system once a preset threshold is reached. Strategically installed along hood and duct areas, they enable the system to respond automatically to heat build-up, mitigating fire risks before they escalate.
Fire Suppression Agent: Most systems use a wet chemical agent that reacts with hot grease to form a thick, soapy substance, cool surfaces, and prevent re-ignition. The agent is stored in a pressurized cylinder connected to the system’s detection and distribution network.
Manual Pull Station: An essential safety feature, the manual pull station allows staff to activate the suppression system manually, ensuring quick response in an emergency. This is typically installed in a clearly visible and easily accessible location, away from cooking equipment.
Control Panel: Acting as the system’s command center, the control panel monitors the status of all connected devices and logs data. It provides real-time alerts in case of malfunctions or disruptions, ensuring that your fire suppression system is always ready to perform when needed.

With these components working together, your kitchen has a reliable system designed to withstand even the most challenging fire scenarios.

Choosing the Right System for Your Kitchen

Every commercial kitchen is different, and selecting the right fire suppression system requires careful consideration of various factors. Our team leverages decades of industry expertise to help you choose a system that meets compliance requirements and aligns with your kitchen’s unique operations and risks.

Assessing Cooking Equipment: Wet chemical systems, explicitly designed to extinguish grease fires, benefit high-grease environments, such as those used by deep fryers or charbroilers.
Determining Operational Volume: Kitchens with high production levels need robust systems capable of managing large-scale operations and increased fire risks.
Addressing Unique Hazards: We consider specific hazards posed by your kitchen layout, airflow patterns, and equipment proximity. If your kitchen has a mix of appliances, a hybrid system that combines different suppression agents may be more appropriate.

Our process includes a comprehensive evaluation and consultation, ensuring you receive a tailored solution that integrates seamlessly with your kitchen layout while providing maximum protection against potential fire hazards.

Your Trusted Partner in Commercial Kitchen Fire Protection

Speak with our specialists to discover how Aura Fire Safety can enhance your fire suppression system and keep your operations running smoothly. With industry-leading service and a proven track record, we remain the top choice for commercial kitchens looking for reliable, adequate fire protection.

What Clients Are Saying

Daryl is simply fantastic – her customer service game is top notch! I, of course, called with a minor emergency, and while their schedule was too packed to shoehorn a technician appointment for me the same day, Daryl was so kind, accommodating, and responsive that I will not hesitate to contact Aura when the next leak arises.

Laura P.

7/6/2018

I hired Aura to test and certify the fire panels in 2 apartment buildings in SF. Sophath was professional (punctual, wore a mask, explained everything clearly) and a pleasure to work with. Turns out each building had a sensor/detector which needed to be replaced, so he had to return a second time. Despite that, the cost was reasonable, and I plan to use them for future annual certifications.

Ron C.

8/26/2020

This company was great to work with. Quick response to my inquiry,arrived right on time for repair/troubleshooting ,excellent follow up and competitively priced. Would definitely hire again.

Brian H.

9/17/2020

Vladi and his crew installed a fire sprinkler system in our two cottages that were newly built on our property in Berkeley. They designed the system and supplied the calculations along with the permits to the city of Berkeley, and completed the work which passed the fire inspections. Vladi was always a delight to talk to, very positive and always willing to work with me. I actually miss having a reason to call Vladi. And after they finished the cottages, we backed out of a contract to add fire sprinklers to the existing house, Vladi gladly refunded 100% of our deposit because of the stress I had endured this year. I will gladly use them in the future if and when I need to have our fire system serviced.

Susan F.

9/8/2020

As a first time condo owner, it was very helpful that the technician explained what he was doing and what I needed to be aware about. This was super easy to schedule and quick service.

Sarah L.

6/22/2020

My Architect, Ahmad introduced Vladi, Aura Fire Safety for Fire system at Himalayan Pizza and Momo. We are very happy with their work and they clearly know what they are doing. Vladi often visits job site and see how things are progressing. Our fire inspection passed successfully at first time without any problem. Vladi and his team listen customer well and make sure everything is planned good before they start their job. I would highly recommend them for Fire system protection, especially for commercial business.

Santosh G.

4/19/2018

These guys were great to work with, professional, friendly, explaining the whole process of a 5 year sprinkler inspection. From the technician Chris who did the work to Carlyn in the office, it is great when a business still believes in customer service & are just genuinely really Nice people to work with!

Wesley B.

8/31/2016

Aura Fire Safety did a great Job. As a General Contractor, I routinely look for subcontractors I can trust to do thorough, timely work. I found my experience with Aura Fire to be smooth, timely and pleasant all around. Easy to work with in the field and office, I will certainly call on them again. TM

T M.

5/27/2016

Great customer service. Very responsive. They installed an Ansul system for us and they were competitively priced, on time, efficient and cleaned up after themselves. Highly recommended!

Jeff V.

6/15/2016

We needed a backflow prevention system to be installed to an existing fire sprinkler for our TIC to condo conversion project. Aura was the first one of 5 companies to respond to my request for estimate. Of 2 companies who did respond to my request, Aura was less expensive. Vladi was very pleasant to communicate with for scheduling technicians and inspections and Jesse was very professional and did an excellent job and provided detailed info for maintenance. Highly recommended.

Amie N.

3/1/2016

Very professional and attentive service. Vladi took care of my restaurant and got me through final inspections. Highly recommend!

Vano H.

7/11/2016

Great Service!. Vlad and his team are top notch. Responsive, expert and trustworthy. They were easy to work with, very professional, showed up when they said they would, did the work the said they would and followed up to insure satisfaction. Could not ask for a better experience.

Chip R.

4/15/2016

Aura Fire has replaced our fire sprinkler heads and perform our annual testings. They are very professional and always keep good communications with me throughout the process. Vladi and Jose are a great team. I would recommend them for your fire safety needs!

D D.

9/23/2015

Our HOA started using Aura this year, and we are very happy with the service. Vladi and Jose both are knowledgable and responsive to our needs. We fired our prior vendor and hired Aura and have no regrets!

Alex T.

5/23/2016

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