What is commercial kitchen extract cleaning?

Commercial kitchen extract cleaning involves professionally cleaning the ductwork, filters, fans, and hoods in a kitchen ventilation system. This removes grease, smoke, and debris, improving air quality, reducing fire risk, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Why is fire damper testing and remedial work important?

Fire dampers prevent the spread of fire and smoke through ductwork in a building. Regular testing and remedial work ensures they operate correctly during a fire, protecting staff, property, and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.

How often should a kitchen extract system be cleaned?

Most commercial kitchens require extract cleaning at least every 3–6 months, depending on usage. High-volume kitchens may need monthly cleaning to maintain safety, airflow, and hygiene.

What does kitchen extract system sealing involve?

Sealing a kitchen extract system ensures all duct joints, fan housings, and penetrations are airtight. This prevents smoke and grease leaks, improves system efficiency, reduces energy costs, and prevents potential fire hazards.

What is high-level cleaning, and why is it necessary?

High-level cleaning involves accessing and cleaning areas of a commercial kitchen that are difficult to reach, such as ceilings, walls, beams, and overhead ductwork. It removes grease buildup, reduces fire risk, and ensures compliance with hygiene standards.

What is commercial kitchen extract cleaning?

Commercial kitchen extract cleaning involves professionally cleaning the ductwork, filters, fans, and hoods in a kitchen ventilation system. This removes grease, smoke, and debris, improving air quality, reducing fire risk, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Why is fire damper testing and remedial work important?

Fire dampers prevent the spread of fire and smoke through ductwork in a building. Regular testing and remedial work ensures they operate correctly during a fire, protecting staff, property, and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.

How often should a kitchen extract system be cleaned?

Most commercial kitchens require extract cleaning at least every 3–6 months, depending on usage. High-volume kitchens may need monthly cleaning to maintain safety, airflow, and hygiene.

What does kitchen extract system sealing involve?

Sealing a kitchen extract system ensures all duct joints, fan housings, and penetrations are airtight. This prevents smoke and grease leaks, improves system efficiency, reduces energy costs, and prevents potential fire hazards.

What is high-level cleaning, and why is it necessary?

High-level cleaning involves accessing and cleaning areas of a commercial kitchen that are difficult to reach, such as ceilings, walls, beams, and overhead ductwork. It removes grease buildup, reduces fire risk, and ensures compliance with hygiene standards.

Leeds Marriott Hotel

We carry out fire damper testing and remedial works for Leeds Marriott Hotel, helping keep their ventilation systems compliant, safe, and maintained to the highest standard.

Fire Damper Remedials

Fire damper testing and inspection works were carried out at Marriott Hotel, with a detailed programme completed across multiple areas of the building to assess fire damper condition, accessibility, and compliance.

The image shows a damper under inspection during the testing process. Checks were completed to confirm the damper could operate correctly and that any defects, access limitations, or remedial requirements were clearly recorded for reporting.

Protecting The Hotel

As part of the works, our team also reviewed surrounding fire compartments to support overall fire stopping integrity. This is an important part of fire damper testing that is often overlooked, but it plays a key role in maintaining effective fire safety standards.

A Clear Record

The project involved working in areas with restricted access, requiring careful planning and safe working practices throughout. Any compliance issues identified were clearly recorded, with remedial recommendations provided to help improve system performance and support ongoing fire safety compliance.

This clear reporting provides the client with a full audit trail for each fire damper, helping them evidence compliance, identify any remedial requirements, and plan future inspections in line with the recommended annual testing frequency.

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