Exhaust hood fire suppression systems assist in extinguishing fires that may occur in areas where exhaust hoods are utilized.
Especially in kitchens, which are the most common areas for exhaust hood usage, such types of fires are frequently encountered. Exhaust hoods, responsible for purifying the air in the environment they are installed in, expel indoor air to the outside. Therefore, they tend to accumulate flammable substances such as grease. If not cleaned regularly, the density of flammable substances like grease increases over time, making the occurrence of a fire likely. Hence, regular cleaning of exhaust hoods is essential to eliminate accumulated waste and prevent the risk of a major fire.
Failure to clean exhaust hoods regularly can lead to the accumulation of combustible materials and residues, potentially causing a significant fire outbreak. The areas where exhaust hood fire suppression systems are most commonly used include:
Restaurants, Hotels, Holiday Resorts, Shopping Centers, Schools, Hospitals and Healthcare Institutions, Industrial Facilities, Airports
Exhaust hoods used in such areas can cause fires if necessary precautions are not taken. This is where exhaust hood fire suppression systems come into play. This system intervenes quickly to bring the situation under control and responds immediately to the point where the fire breaks out, ensuring safety. A reliable and fast fire suppression system, exhaust hood fire suppression systems swiftly tackle fires occurring on exhaust hoods, stoves, chimneys, fryers, and grills. Widely preferred in the kitchen sections of hotels, restaurants, hospitals, airports, schools, shopping malls, and holiday destinations, this system provides rapid intervention and instant activation, making it widely adopted by various businesses. The key features of exhaust hood fire suppression systems include:
Upon automatic activation, a specially formulated low pH potassium carbonate-based liquid for such fires quickly spreads over the relevant area.
Through metal detectors embedded within, the system rapidly detects fires occurring in exhaust hoods.
It sends liquid nozzles in the form of foam to the designated area, preventing the flame from coming into contact with oxygen.
Prevents a small kitchen fire from spreading throughout the entire space and intervenes at the initial stage to prevent the incident from escalating.
Since the issuance of a regulation in 2009, the use of gas detection, cut-off, and warning installations has become mandatory in various areas. The regulation states, "In kitchens of high-rise buildings, shopping malls, and food factories, the use of gas detection, cut-off, and warning installations is mandatory based on the characteristics of the gas used in stoves." Similarly, establishments serving more than 100 people are required to implement these systems in their kitchens. Therefore, exhaust hood fire suppression systems have become more crucial and are widely implemented.