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  • Restaurant Systems: Help Keep Your Customers Code Compliant with Required Monthly Inspections.

    According to NFPA 17A, Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems, restaurant owners are required to perform a monthly inspection. But most owners do not even know they are supposed to be doing this. You can get an indication of this by taking a look at the system inspection tag. If the tag is not up-to-date, chances are the inspections are not being performed, and the system is non-compliant. In the event of a fire, any insurance claim could be disputed and not paid if the owner is found to be negligent in this area. So why not offer to perform the monthly inspections, since you are already familiar with the system and the inspection criteria? Here is the checklist that will help you keep your customers code compliant and their facilities safe.

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    Commercial Kitchen Monthly Inspection Checklist

    ✔ Inspection Item Repairs and Notes
    System is in the proper location
    System manual actuators are accessible
    System tamper seals are intact and not broken
    System semi-annual maintenance tag is up to date
    No obvious physical damage
    No conditions exist that will prevent system operation
    Any system pressure gauges are in the operable range
    Nozzle blowoff caps and foils are proper and in place
    Protected equipment has not been replaced
    Protected equipment has not been modified
    Protected equipment has not been relocated
    System nozzles are directed at the hazards
    Deficiencies found and corrected (add note)
    Owner’s manual located on premises
    Initial and date inspection tag

    Deficiencies Note:
    Tech’s Initials
    Date

    Always carry a spare copy of the owner’s manual to leave with your customer, as the AHJ might make a surprise inspection and request to see it. The AHJ will also review the monthly inspection tag, so make sure your customers know these tags need to be retained between your regular semi-annual maintenance calls. Your customers will appreciate that you keep their systems code compliant and ready for operation in the event of a fire.


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