Commercial kitchens are high risk environments when it comes to fire safety. Open flames high temperatures and grease laden vapours combine to create conditions where fires can spread rapidly if controls are not in place.

One of the most important controls in managing this risk is the proper cleaning and maintenance of kitchen extraction systems. This is where TR19 Grease plays a critical role.

TR19 Grease is the recognised industry guidance for commercial kitchen extraction cleaning. It defines cleanliness standards inspection requirements and recommended cleaning frequencies based on kitchen 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 expose themselves to increased fire risk and potential legal consequences.

Grease accumulation inside extraction systems acts as fuel. When grease is allowed to build up within canopies ductwork and fans a small fire can quickly escalate and spread through the system.

TR19 Grease focuses on measurable cleanliness rather than visual appearance. This ensures systems are genuinely safe rather than simply looking clean.

Compliance also plays a major role in insurance protection. In the event of a fire insurers may request evidence that extraction systems were cleaned in line with recognised standards. Without proper documentation claims may be delayed or rejected.

For business owners TR19 compliance is not about paperwork. It is about protecting people property and business continuity.

Working with a specialist extraction cleaning company that understands TR19 Grease is essential to achieving and maintaining compliance.