HOODSAFER hood extinguishing systems

 the world's first EN 17446:2021 certified systems.

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Finally , Europe has the standard for kitchen fire suppression!

 

Worldwide, there has been an increase in fires caused by grease in kitchen equipment in direct proportion to the increasing number of restaurants after the 1960s.

Grease  appliances or hoods that are not cleaned periodically increase the risk of fire in the kitchen.

According to the fire statistics published by the NFPA every year , 58% of fires in hotels and motels occur in kitchens. Although the loss of life is small, very serious financial losses occur. 80% of the companies damaged by the fire in the kitchen have to terminate their activities immediately or within 18 months.

 

Until 2021, there was no standard for fire protection of kitchens in Europe.

In 2021, as a result of the European Committee for Standardization's joint  work  with BSI (British Standards Institution) and Johnson Controls, the EN 17446:2021 standard entered into force.  This standard has become valid and mandatory throughout Europe after February 2022.