Commercial kitchens are some of the highest-risk areas for fire hazards. A properly working hood suppression system is not just a fire safety requirement, it’s a critical line of defense for protecting your building, staff, and assets. At Fire Protection, Inc. (FPI), we specialize in inspecting, testing, and maintaining hood suppression systems across Seattle and the surrounding Puget Sound region. Our licensed technicians deliver the reliable service you need to keep your kitchen up to code and ready to respond in the event of a fire.
A hood suppression system is an automatic fire suppression setup installed above cooking appliances like fryers, grills, and stovetops. These systems are designed to detect fires in high-risk grease-producing equipment and automatically discharge a fire-suppressing chemical. Once activated, they also shut off power or gas to the appliance to help stop the spread of flames.
Grease fires can ignite and spread in seconds. A properly maintained hood suppression system stops a fire at its source before it grows out of control.
- Restaurants
- School Cafeterias
- Assisted Living Communities
- Hospitals
- Hotels
- Corporate and Industrial Kitchens
Inspection and Testing Requirements
Commercial kitchen fire safety isn't optional. According to NFPA 17A standards and local fire code, hood suppression systems must be inspected and tested at least every six months. FPI provides detailed inspections that help keep you in compliance and reduce the risk of kitchen fire damage.
During a routine hood suppression system inspection, our team checks:
- Nozzle alignment and coverage
- Pressure in agent cylinders
- Operation of manual pull stations
- Condition and date of fusible links
- Gas and electrical shutoff functions
- Hood filters and duct cleanliness
- System activation simulation
If your hood suppression system is overdue for inspection, you may risk violations, insurance issues, or worse, a failure to contain a fire. Our NICET-certified team delivers accurate, documented inspections you can submit to your local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Regular Maintenance and Servicing
Fire suppression systems are not "set it and forget it." Grease buildup, worn parts, or expired chemical agents can prevent your system from functioning correctly during a fire. FPI provides complete hood suppression system maintenance to support safe operations and long-term system performance.
Our maintenance services include:
- Replacing fusible links every six months
- Recharging or replacing chemical cylinders
- Cleaning or replacing clogged nozzles
- Repairing faulty activation systems
- Verifying connections to fire alarms and gas shutoffs
- Reviewing system condition during quarterly or annual kitchen inspections
- Comprehensive hood cleaning
Every service visit includes full reporting and inspection tags to show compliance with local fire code requirements. If your system has discharged, either during a fire or accidentally, we also provide emergency recharge and reset services to get your kitchen back in service quickly.
Hood suppression systems play a critical role in both code compliance and maintaining valid commercial kitchen insurance policies. Many insurers require proof of timely inspections and maintenance to process claims in the event of a fire. Regular inspection also helps avoid citations, fines, or shutdowns during fire marshal inspections.
Commercial kitchens that skip these inspections are putting their operations and staff at risk. In addition to safety, a properly functioning hood suppression system improves confidence in day-to-day operations for both employees and property managers.
FPI works with a wide variety of commercial and industrial properties across western Washington. Our fire safety professionals understand the inspection schedules, system types, and documentation standards required by local building inspectors and AHJs.
We provide hood suppression system inspection and service for:
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Independent and chain restaurants
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Food trucks and mobile kitchens
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School and university food service operations
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Assisted living and healthcare kitchens
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Commercial food processing facilities
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Hotels, airports, and shopping centers with food service
Whether you manage a single restaurant or multiple locations across the Seattle area, FPI delivers prompt, professional service that helps you stay ahead of safety deadlines and insurance requirements.
With more than five decades of experience, Fire Protection, Inc. is one of the Puget Sound region’s most trusted providers of commercial fire safety services. Our technicians are trained and licensed to inspect and maintain a wide range of hood suppression system makes and models, and we stay current on all national and Seattle-area code requirements.
When you work with FPI, you get:
- NICET-certified technicians
- Accurate reporting for code compliance
- Fast scheduling and reliable service
- UL-listed fire alarm monitoring integration
- Experience working directly with local inspectors and AHJs
- Support you can rely on, from your local experts
We understand the urgency that comes with food service fire safety. Our team shows up on time, does the work right, and provides the documentation you need.
Don’t wait until your next inspection deadline, or worse, a kitchen fire, to take action. FPI offers routine and emergency hood suppression system service for commercial kitchens throughout Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Tacoma, Redmond, Lynnwood, and surrounding areas.
Whether you need semi-annual inspections, repairs, or post-discharge reset service, our team is ready to help. Contact Fire Protection, Inc. today to schedule your hood suppression system service and stay compliant, protected, and prepared.