Commercial kitchens are the highest-risk fire environment in most restaurants. Hot oil, gas appliances, extraction systems and a busy, fast-paced operation — the risk is real and the consequences of getting it wrong are devastating.
The Challenges
Every sector has its own fire and security challenges. Here's what we hear most from people in your position — and why a generic contractor won't cut it.
Commercial cooking involves high temperatures, flammable oils and gas appliances. Without the right suppression and extraction maintenance, the risk of a serious fire is significant.
Restaurants can't close for maintenance during service. Inspections and maintenance need to happen before opening or after closing — and the team needs to stick to that.
Environmental Health Officers and insurers expect to see current fire safety documentation. Missing certificates can lead to enforcement action or policy issues.
Cash handling, stock and equipment make restaurants targets. Intruder detection and CCTV need to work properly when the building is empty.
How Erif Helps
We've developed our service around the specific demands of your sector. Here's what that looks like in practice.
We design, install and service Ansul and equivalent kitchen suppression systems — correctly specified for your cooking equipment.
Advice on extraction system cleaning intervals and fire risk implications of grease build-up in extraction ducts.
All our fire risk assessments and certificates are formatted to satisfy Environmental Health Officer requirements.
We work around your service times — early morning or late evening visits to minimise disruption.
Services for Your Sector
The services most commonly needed by organisations like yours — all delivered by Erif.
Kitchen-specific assessments covering cooking equipment, extraction and means of escape.
Learn more →Ansul and kitchen suppression systems — designed, installed and maintained.
Learn more →Heat and smoke detection correctly specified for kitchen and restaurant environments.
Learn more →F-class wet chemical extinguishers and full servicing programme.
Learn more →After-hours protection for restaurant premises and cash handling areas.
Learn more →Internal and external monitoring for restaurants and hospitality venues.
Learn more →We work with independent restaurants, pub groups and national food service chains. Kitchen fire safety is what we do best.
Client Story
"We had a near-miss with our extraction system before we found Erif. They identified the issue in the first assessment and fixed it the same week. We won't be going anywhere else."
"From the first call to the completed job, the whole experience was refreshingly straightforward. Clear pricing, great communication and work done properly."
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