Kitchen Extract Cleaning

Poorly maintained kitchen extract systems can quickly become a serious fire hazard. Grease and fat build-up within ductwork is a leading cause of fire ignition and spread in commercial kitchens and food production facilities. Regular, professional cleaning is essential to reduce these risks and ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.

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Kitchen Extract System Cleaning and Fire Risk Control

Without regular cleaning in line with the BESA TR19® Grease specification, fats, oils, grease (FOG) deposits and fibrous particles can quickly build up inside kitchen extract systems. This not only reduces airflow efficiency but also creates a warm, greasy environment where bacteria and pests can thrive.

More critically, poorly maintained systems pose a significant fire risk. Grease deposits can ignite when exposed to flames or high temperatures, allowing fire to spread rapidly through the ductwork and across a building. Regular inspection and professional cleaning are essential to control this risk and maintain a safe environment.

Failure to meet these requirements can also have serious financial and legal consequences. Inadequate cleaning may invalidate your buildings insurance and place you in breach of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. There have been many cases where insurers have refused to settle multi-million-pound claims after fires, due to non-compliance with grease extract cleaning conditions.

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Keeping your kitchen extract system compliant

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Inspection methods fully aligned with the BESA TR19® Grease specification
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Your legal responsibilities

The Health & Safety Executive, along with industry and insurance guidance, requires that kitchen extract systems are properly maintained to minimise fire and other risks. The BESA TR19® Grease specification provides clear guidance on measuring and defining cleanliness, setting a benchmark for best practice. In addition to professional cleaning, Swiftclean carries out comprehensive kitchen grease extract risk assessments in line with TR19® Grease.

It is the responsibility of building owners and managers to ensure that all commercial kitchen extract systems – including canopies, filters, ductwork, risers, and fans – are inspected and maintained in accordance with your buildings insurance policy, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, and the Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations. Use the Swiftclean Kitchen Extract Compliance Checker to verify whether your system meets the latest TR19® standards.

Building managers are required to:

Identify and assess potential fire and safety risks
Prepare and implement a plan to prevent or control these risks
Appoint a responsible person to oversee compliance
Manage and enforce precautions effectively
Maintain accurate records of all safety measures and inspections

Swiftclean is officially recommended by AXA for kitchen extract fire safety cleaning. As the only company AXA endorses for this service, you can have complete confidence that our team delivers the highest standards of safety, compliance, and quality every time.