382 Dunkirk Lane
Leyland, Preston
Lancashire
PR26 7SY
Tel : 01772 331999
Fax : 01772 331997
sales@northernshire.co.uk
"..If you don't keep up the standard, that's where the problems come in" - Derek Thorpe, London Fire Brigade
"..The overwhelmingly important factor is inadequate cleaning of ductwork" - Mark Newton, Royal & Sun Alliance.
There is a realization that maintained extraction systems are now required to reduce risk, offset liability, improve H & S and customer satisfaction.
The grease in the duct acts as a fuse, quickly igniting and following the duct route which may make it difficult & dangerous for the fire fighters to access.
The majority of kitchen fires begin with cooking equipment that flare into the extract system.. fire spreads quickly through the duct making it difficult & dangerous for the fire-fighters to access.
Ignoring serious hazards discovered during a fire risk assessment will become an offence. Sweeping changes have been made under the Regularity Reform (fire safety) Order 2004
For more information of fire safety please visit this website :-
http://www.firesafetyadvisor.co.uk/
Pooling of grease on the top of the canopy, caused by the build up of grease in the ductwork - fire risk
Under the new Order, failure to act on the results of a fire risk assessment that indicates there is risk of death or injury to building occupants would be an offence
Employers who cannot demonstrate they have taken steps to minimize the risk can be ordered to do so & failing to comply would be a criminal offence
Kitchen extract cleaning is a fundamentally difficult & dirty job.
After a deep clean Northernshire will provide a "Certificate Of Cleanliness" with a written & photographic report providing evidence that the fire risk has been dealt with.
Not only is this vital evidence of compliance with legislation but can also be used to demonstrate to the insurers that he terms of the fire insurance policy are being met
The majority of kitchen fires begin with cooking equipment that flare into the kitchen extraction system.
Regular maintenance / cleaning of any kitchen extract system is one of the 1st lines of defence against fire hazards.
As a potential customer ..would you eat here ?
Mechanical efficiency is compromised when an extract system is laden in grease.
By keeping the kitchen extract system clean & in good working order, they will also keep smoke / fumes & grease out of the building more effectively to produce a cleaner, cooler kitchen & therefore a better working environment for your staff.
The company's philosophy is one of striving to provide the highest standards of quality and service to our clients, whilst ensuring a strict adherence to health & safety requirements.
Prior to the commencement of any project, a full risk assessment is undertaken along with the production of a comprehensive method statement.
If you cannot see or access the interior of the ductwork..odds are that it has not been cleaned.
What caterers demand is a reliable, specialist contractor to install the access that is needed & clean the ductwork properly to HVCA19 Good Practice Standards.
Our service is tested by our customer service department & independent auditor to insure continued customer satisfaction
Compromised Mechanical Efficiency
The certificate has real value & authority.. Northernshire are accredited by the HVCA & such work to an approved code of practice.
HVCA accreditation is recognized by insurance groups & health & safety inspectors
Latex gloves, baseball caps, green scourers, cloths & wads of paper are just some of the things Northernshire operatives have removed from extract systems, not only are these items a fire risk but would seriously impair the mechanical efficiencies of any system.
We take our responsibilities seriously & recognize the potential
consequences of unprofessional cleaning.
Take a look at the new government legislation by clicking here.
You must comply to this by October 1st 2006.