Introduction to Brick Riser Duct Cleaning London
The restaurant industry in London is celebrated for its excellence, with numerous venues adorned with Michelin stars and drawing thousands of patrons daily. However, behind the scenes, the operations of these establishments necessitate robust systems to ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance with stringent fire safety regulations. A pivotal component of this system is the riser, a vertical duct structure crucial for duct cleaning London, facilitating the extraction of smoke, grease, and other airborne particles from the kitchen.
Despite advancements in safety and cleanliness practices, some restaurants still use brick risers in their extract systems. These brick structures pose significant fire hazards and cleaning challenges. This case study outlines how we resolved this issue and brought the system into compliance through our duct cleaning London services.
The Challenge: Brick Riser Issues
Brick risers, common in older buildings, are a fire hazard due to grease accumulation. Without fire-rated ductwork, they fail to meet modern fire safety standards. Additionally, their porous nature prevents effective chemical cleaning, leaving grease build up that heightens fire risk. Furthermore, the riser couldn’t be cleaned properly, causing non-compliance with fire safety regulations.
The Solution: Fire-Rated Ductwork Installation
Upon taking over the contract, Cater Clean 24 Seven proposed lining the brick riser with fire-rated ductwork to comply with fire safety regulations and allow effective cleaning. The previous cleaning company had only performed partial cleans, leaving grease build-up in parts of the system. Our solution involved:
- Calling in our Rope Access 24 Seven division to install fire-rated ductwork lining
- Conducting a full system clean and issuing a compliance certificate for the entire system.
The Impact: Temporary Closure for Remedial Work
The restaurant temporarily closed for the necessary work. The new fire-rated ductwork ensured the system met fire safety standards, allowing for regular, effective cleaning.
Conclusion: Safety and Compliance
The installation of fire-rated ductwork resolved the key safety issues, ensuring the system was fully compliant and safe. This case emphasises the need for thorough maintenance, compliance with regulations, and fire safety in kitchen exhaust systems.
Key takeaways:
- Fire-rated ductwork is crucial for compliance with fire safety standards.
- Regular cleaning is not optional; it is a critical part of maintaining a safe and compliant kitchen extract system.
- Compliance is non-negotiable for restaurants, particularly in high-risk environments such as kitchens, where fire safety standards must always be met.
Cater Clean 24 Seven’s expertise in handling kitchen extract systems, along with our commitment to safety and compliance, ensured that the Michelin-starred restaurant could operate safely and without the risks associated with non-compliant systems.
For further information on our kitchen extract cleaning and ductwork cleaning please contact us on 0203 6408 247 or email us at [email protected]