Kitchen Hoods
We offer Ansul hood inspections that keep commercial kitchens in Mammoth Lakes, Bishop, and across Inyo and Mono Counties compliant and reliable. Semi-annual inspections are crucial for maintaining safety and ensuring everything functions properly when needed. We offer early morning appointments at no additional cost.
Our technicians will inspect the hood, ducts, and nozzles for damage, buildup, or blockages. They also test the control panel, automatic detection systems, and wet and dry chemicals to ensure kitchens in these communities stay safe and operational.
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One of the essential components of proper commercial kitchen maintenance is adhering to your required kitchen hood fire suppression system inspection schedule.
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Your kitchen hood fire suppression system should be inspected every six months, according to NFPA 96. This inspection must be completed by a licensed fire protection company.
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First and foremost, it’s important to clean. You should already be cleaning your kitchen hood regularly, but now is a good time to complete a deep clean to remove any grease or build-up that could affect the inspector’s ability to inspect your kitchen hood fire suppression system.
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To complete this inspection, the kitchen cannot be in use. The area should be clear of pots and pans, and everything should be sufficiently cooled down so that the inspector can safely access all components of the system.
It’s a good idea to schedule your kitchen hood fire suppression system inspection on an off-day, or on off-hours, so you have minimal staff on-site. During the inspection:
You cannot use the kitchen
Any staff present must be aware of the inspection
The fire alarm will be temporarily disabled to properly complete the inspection
It’s important to understand these requirements for your kitchen hood fire suppression system inspection, so your kitchen is ready for the inspector. The better prepared you are, the faster your inspection will go.