Designed for real fire conditions — not just compliance.
Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems
UL 300 Certified Fire Protection for High-Risk Cooking Environments
Equipro supplies Amerex KP™ kitchen fire suppression systems engineered to protect commercial kitchens from high-energy grease fires, ensure compliance with UK fire safety legislation, and reduce operational risk.
Why Commercial Kitchens Require Engineered Fire Protection
High-energy Class F fires escalate rapidly in modern cooking appliances
Grease-laden ductwork presents hidden fire propagation risk
Unattended cooking equipment increases ignition probability
Fire events often lead to business interruption and insurance exposure
Conventional suppression approaches are not designed for modern cooking risks.
1) Mechanical Fusible Link System
- Traditional mechanical activation method
- Widely used across the industry
- Requires thermal link failure to activate
Amerex provides multiple detection architectures. Conventional systems typically rely on a single mechanical method.
Amerex KP™ System Architecture
Amerex systems are available in three distinct detection and activation configurations, allowing system design to match risk profile and operational environment.
2) Pneumatic Detection System (Linear Tube)
- Heat-sensitive pneumatic detection line
- Provides distributed detection across protected areas
- Improved response coverage compared to point-based links
3) STRIKE™ Electric Detection System
- Linear electrical heat detection
- Activates via strike panel control
- Faster, more controlled system response
- Reduces reliance on mechanical components
What a Compliant Kitchen Fire System Must Deliver
Automatic and manual fire suppression activation
Wet chemical agent delivery to high-risk areas
Stainless steel pipework and engineered nozzle coverage
Linear heat detection across cookline and extraction
Gas shut-off and electrical isolation
Continuous protection even when ventilation is off
Tested, Certified & Proven Performance
Amerex KP systems are tested and certified to internationally recognised fire standards for commercial cooking environments.
UL 300 — Primary Performance Standard
- Validates suppression of high-energy grease fires
- Demonstrates cooling and re-ignition prevention
- Reflects real commercial cooking conditions
UL 300
EN 17446:2021 + A1:2024
- Governs system design, documentation, and testing for commercial kitchens
- Aligns systems with European regulatory expectations
LPCB LPS 1223 (Issue 2.3)
- UK certification for fixed fire suppression systems in catering environments
- Supports insurer and specifier acceptance
DW172 Compliance
- Ensures compatibility with kitchen ventilation and extraction systems
Certification supports compliance — system design and detection capability determine real-world performance.
System Integrity & Continuous Monitoring
Conventional Propellant Systems
- Depend on sealed propellant cartridges
- No visibility of internal pressure between service intervals
- Faults remain undetected until inspection
- System readiness cannot be confirmed daily
- Potential for non-activation when needed
Amerex KP™ Advanced Monitoring
- Cylinder-mounted pressure gauge provides continuous visual status
- Enables 24/7 verification of system readiness
- Immediate identification of pressure loss or faults
- Supports proactive maintenance and compliance assurance
System readiness is visible at all times — not just during service visits.
Fire Safety Responsibilities in Commercial Kitchens
Article 8 — Duty to Take General Fire Precautions
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person must take such general fire precautions as are reasonably practicable to ensure the safety of occupants.
This includes:
- Managing high-risk ignition sources
- Controlling rapid fire escalation
- Preventing fire spread beyond origin
- Protecting occupants, including vulnerable persons
In high-risk kitchen environments, reliance on detection alone may not satisfy a risk-based interpretation of Article 8 obligations.
Integrated Fire Safety & Compliance Support
Equipro supports the food service sector with complete fire safety and compliance solutions, including:
Fire Risk Assessments
Comprehensive evaluation of kitchen hazards and occupancy risks.
Fire Door Strategies
Compartmentation strategies and compliance for high-occupancy sites.
Extinguisher Provision
LPCB certified portable fire extinguishers for manual intervention.
TR19 Duct Cleaning
Specialist ventilation hygiene and grease removal for fire prevention.
Emergency Lighting
Continuous testing and provision of reliable evacuation lighting.
Staff Training
Practical fire safety education and legal compliance support.
Fire suppression is one component of a complete fire safety strategy.
Proven Performance in High-Risk Environments
Equipro delivers Amerex KP™ systems to high-consequence commercial kitchens where failure is not an option.
HOSPITALITY
Prestige Central London Hotel
Fire suppression systems deployed within a globally recognised luxury hotel environment, requiring strict compliance with insurer, brand, and regulatory standards. System design integrates appliance, canopy, and extract protection while maintaining uninterrupted kitchen operations.
Landmark UK hospitality environment standard.
MULTI-SITE QSR
Nationwide Restaurant Group
Standardised fire protection deployed across multiple high-throughput kitchen environments. Engineered for repeatability, compliance consistency, and minimal operational disruption across large property portfolios.
Scalable rollout across multi-location operations.
PUBLIC SECTOR
Critical Infrastructure Kitchens
Systems implemented in environments requiring continuous operation and enhanced duty of care. Designed to maintain fire protection integrity in high-dependency facilities where downtime is critical.
Risk-managed fire safety in regulated environments.
Equipro systems are deployed across high-profile hospitality, multi-site restaurant, and critical infrastructure environments throughout the UK.
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Equipro Ltd — UK master distributor for Amerex kitchen fire suppression systems.
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