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Compliance and Commercial Kitchen Fire Safety
Compliance is at the core of everything FlameSafe Compliance delivers. We provide professional commercial kitchen extraction cleaning services that help businesses meet their legal fire safety obligations and insurance requirements through full alignment with TR19 Grease guidance.
Understanding TR19 Grease
TR19 Grease is the recognised industry guidance for the cleaning and maintenance of commercial kitchen extraction systems. It sets out cleanliness standards inspection requirements and recommended cleaning frequencies based on system usage and cooking methods.
Fire authorities insurers and fire risk assessors rely on TR19 Grease as the benchmark for acceptable extraction system maintenance. Businesses that fail to meet these standards may face increased fire risk enforcement action or invalidated insurance cover.
FlameSafe Compliance operates strictly in line with TR19 Grease guidance ensuring extraction systems are cleaned to a defined measurable standard rather than visual appearance alone.
Legal Responsibilities for Commercial Kitchens
Under the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005 business owners and designated responsible persons have a legal duty to identify manage and reduce fire risks within their premises.
Commercial kitchen extraction systems are specifically recognised as a high risk area due to the presence of grease fuel sources and airflow that can spread fire rapidly.
Failure to maintain extraction systems correctly may result in enforcement notices prosecution or closure of premises in serious cases.
Professional TR19 compliant extraction cleaning is a key control measure in meeting these legal obligations.
Insurance Requirements and Due Diligence
Many commercial insurance policies include conditions relating to the maintenance of kitchen extraction systems. Insurers expect systems to be cleaned and maintained in accordance with recognised industry standards such as TR19 Grease.
In the event of a fire insurers may request evidence that extraction systems were cleaned appropriately and at suitable intervals. Inadequate documentation or failure to meet TR19 standards may result in rejected claims.
FlameSafe Compliance provides clear compliance reporting that supports insurance requirements and demonstrates due diligence.
Our Compliance Led Cleaning Process
Our cleaning process is designed to deliver measurable compliance and clear accountability.
We begin with an assessment of the extraction system including canopy ductwork fans and grease containment components. Grease levels access requirements and system design are evaluated to determine the appropriate cleaning approach.
Cleaning is carried out using trained operatives specialist equipment and proven methods. We clean to defined standards rather than cosmetic appearance.
Once cleaning is complete we document the work thoroughly providing evidence based reporting that supports compliance.
H2 Compliance Reporting and Certification
Documentation is a critical part of compliance. FlameSafe Compliance provides detailed reporting with every specialist extraction clean.
Reports typically include
- System details and areas cleaned
- Pre clean photographic evidence
- Post clean photographic evidence
- Wet film thickness testing where required
- Observations and recommendations
- Certification confirming works completed
This documentation allows clients to demonstrate due diligence to insurers fire risk assessors and environmental health officers.
Cleaning Frequencies and Ongoing Compliance
TR19 Grease guidance recommends cleaning frequencies based on kitchen usage cooking methods and risk level. For example heavy use kitchens may require more frequent cleaning than light use environments.
FlameSafe Compliance provides honest guidance on appropriate cleaning intervals to help clients maintain ongoing compliance rather than reactive cleaning.
Planned maintenance programmes help reduce fire risk avoid compliance gaps and spread costs predictably.
Who Benefits from TR19 Compliant Cleaning
TR19 compliant extraction cleaning is essential for a wide range of commercial environments.
- Restaurants and takeaways
- Hotels pubs and leisure venues
- Care homes and healthcare facilities
- Schools colleges and universities
- Industrial and high volume catering kitchens
- Facilities managers and landlords
Any business operating a commercial kitchen has a responsibility to ensure extraction systems are maintained safely and compliantly.
Why Choose FlameSafe Compliance for Compliance Support
Clients trust FlameSafe Compliance because compliance is not an add on to our service. It is our primary focus
- TR19 Grease aligned cleaning methods
- Fire safety focused approach
- Clear evidence based reporting
- Experienced knowledgeable operatives
- Honest guidance and accountability
We help clients stay compliant insured and protected.
Ensure Your Commercial Kitchen Is TR19 Compliant
If you are unsure whether your extraction system meets TR19 Grease requirements speak to FlameSafe Compliance today. We will assess your system provide clear compliance advice and deliver a professional cleaning service you can rely on.