Fire Suppression Options Over A Stove

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I have an existing GSA Leased bldg. that wants to perform a
"minor" renovation to a Small Kitchen Area........The applicable
Codes are the Architectural Barriers Act, ...NFPA 101, Ch. 43 -
Existing Facilities.........I'm not sure about other Codes \ Standards.

The Scope of Work wants to buy a new, "small oven with
a cooktop ( approx. 2 - 3 cu. ft. )", and have a "Vent Hood
installed underneath some cabinetry & over this small stove".
There is some other renovation work to be performed in this area
as well..........NOTE: As I understand the intended use of this
Small Kitchen Area, it will \ might be used in the event of an
emergency........This statement has not been clearly defined
to me yet.

My part in this is to assist the Lessor in initiating & completing
a review of the project thru a Codes review process.

Q1): What are the current options available for fire suppression
for this "proposed" small oven & cooktop ?.........The whole
bldg. is fully sprinkled including this Small Kitchen Area.

Q2): What are the current thoughts on using a Residential
"Vent Hood" over the "proposed" small oven & cooktop ?
This Small Kitchen Area is located on the interior of the bldg.,
so exhausting to the exterior is not an option.

Thanks for your input & referenced Codes \ Standards.

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[Mr. Inspector]

Is the small oven/cook top made for residential or commercial?

 

[classicT]

Not a NFPA 101 pro, but common sense is not to use a NFPA 13 system over a stove. Need to use a non-water based system, which for this use, would typically be a NFPA 17A wet chemical system.

And if you are going so far as to install a NFPA 17A system, why not just put a Type I hood with the fire suppression system built into it in? That would surely be the most economical path.

 

[mtlogcabin]

Kitchen Ventilation Products

The Residential Range Kitchen Hood is both a ventilation hood and a selfcontained fire suppression system. The hood is designed for use above residential style appliances in commercial settings.

www.greenheck.com

 

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Rick, ...I am assuming it will be a Residential type, as they have
used the Residential wording elsewhere in the Scope of Work.


classicT, ...I have been reminded about "the costs" of installing
compliant systems \ components \ fixtures on this project.
I have already recv'd significant pushback on just the mention
of complying with Commercial Codes \ Standards.


mtlogcabin, ...that is an excellent referral.........That might
solve this part of my Code review.

They haven't even mentioned the ABAAS issues, yet !

Much thanks guys !

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[klarenbeek]

You really need to get the use clearly defined. If it is going to be used for commercial purposes, it needs to be treated as a commercial stove, full Type I hood with fire suppression. If its more of a break room or other low use area that's more in line with domestic cooking practices a residential hood may be more appropriate.

 

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klarenbeek, ...thank you for your input.............I have, for all intents
and purposes, been informed that this area will be a low use area,
...at least initially...........Down the road I cannot say.

Myself, I consider it to be a Commercial application, however, NFPA 101
allows such projects to be relaxed in the application of "full Commercial"
compliance.

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[steveray]

Denlar Fire Protection

Denlar Fire Prevention Denlar Fire Protection has been engineering, manufacturing, and selling FAIL-SAFE fire suppression range hoods and control systems since 2007. Our unique mechanical mechanism automatically extinguishes range-top cooking fires and prevents reignition - helping save lives...

www.denlarhoods.com

I believe they have some "sub-Type I" options....

 

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Thank you ** steveray ** !

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