Certified Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Installation

Commercial kitchens are at high risk of fire due to cooking oils, grease vapours, and high-temperature appliances. To protect people, property, and equipment, Vancouver requires that restaurants and commercial kitchens install NFPA 17A-compliant wet chemical fire suppression systems. Otis Fire Protection provides full installation, design, and setup of kitchen suppression systems for all types of restaurants and food businesses.

Our trained and certified technicians work with leading system manufacturers and install suppression systems according to NFPA 17A, manufacturer specifications, and local BC Building & Fire Codes.

How Wet Chemical Suppression Systems Work

Wet chemical suppression systems automatically detect and suppress cooking fires using a potassium-based agent designed to cool, smother, and prevent re-ignition.

• Automatic activation through heat-sensing detection
• Manual pull-station activation backup
• Immediate discharge of wet chemical extinguishing agent
• Automatic gas shut-off to appliances
• Local and/or remote fire alarm notification

NFPA 17A Installation Requirements

According to NFPA 17A and manufacturer guidelines, suppression systems must be installed by certified technicians. Requirements include:

• Proper nozzle placement based on cooking appliance layout
• Automatic & manual activation capability
• Interconnection with exhaust fans and gas shut-off valves
• Correct detection line configuration
• Installation following manufacturer design manuals

Fire Alarm Supervision & System Integration

Restaurant suppression systems can be connected to a fire alarm panel. When integrated, the system must send:

• Alarm signal when the suppression system activates
• Trouble signal when there is a failure in a supervised device

Otis Fire Protection ensures your suppression system integrates properly with your fire alarm system for NFPA-compliant operation.

We Install Systems for All Types of Commercial Kitchens

• Restaurants & Fast-Food Kitchens
• Food Trucks & Mobile Kitchens
• Hotels & Cafeterias
• Commercial Kitchens in Malls
• Industrial & Institutional Kitchens

Ongoing Maintenance & Semi-Annual Inspection

Kitchen suppression systems require semi-annual inspections under NFPA 17A. We provide maintenance, refills, testing, and replacement of components as needed.

Service Areas | Greater Vancouver

Vancouver, Burnaby, Surrey, Richmond, Delta, New Westminster, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Langley, Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, Mission, and surrounding areas.

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Fire Alarm Installation | Emergency Lighting Installation | Fire Extinguisher Services | Fire Sprinkler Services | Backflow Preventer Inspection

Frequently Asked Questions

Do all commercial kitchens need a fire suppression system?

Yes. Any kitchen using commercial cooking equipment is required to have a suppression system installed in accordance with NFPA 17A and BC Fire Code.

How often do kitchen suppression systems need maintenance?

NFPA 17A requires semi-annual (twice per year) inspections and testing.

Can you install ANSUL, Kidde, or Range Guard systems?

Yes, our technicians are trained on multiple manufacturer systems and can install, service, and maintain all major brands.

Do suppression systems need to connect to a fire alarm panel?

In many cases, yes. When required, the suppression system must send alarm and trouble signals to the fire alarm panel.

Book Your Suppression System Installation

Contact Otis Fire Protection to schedule installation or get a free quote for your restaurant fire suppression system.