Kitchen Fire Suppression Inspection & Service
A kitchen is where most fires start in a commercial building. Wet chemical suppression protects that kitchen when grease ignites — but only when it’s inspected, maintained, and tied to a clean hood. Factory-authorized distributor for Ansul (R-102, Piranha), Pyro-Chem (Kitchen Knight II), Range Guard, Amerex, and Kidde — plus authorized CaptiveAire service. Licensed in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. Service for every other major manufacturer on the semi-annual NFPA 17A schedule.
What we do.
Semi-Annual Inspection
NFPA 17A inspection — pressure, nozzles, fusible links, gas/electric shutoffs, manual pull. Tagged and certified.
System Maintenance
Cylinder maintenance per manufacturer schedule. Hydrostatic testing on cycle. Nozzle caps replaced.
Discharge Response
Full recharge after a discharge event — typically same-day if we have the cylinder size in stock.
Code Repairs
Failed inspection? We fix it the same visit when possible — fusible links, missing caps, blocked nozzles, expired tags.
New System Install
New restaurant or remodel? We design, install, and certify per NFPA 17A and your AHJ.
Why customers choose us for kitchen suppression.
- 1Hood + suppression on the same calendar — one truck, one paperwork packet
- 2Stocked for same-day repairs on common failures
- 3Code-trained on the systems your inspector knows
- 4CaptiveAire integrated installs
Common questions.
How often is suppression inspection required?
NFPA 17A requires semi-annual inspection — every 6 months. Many AHJs also require an annual full-service that includes cylinder maintenance.
What happens after a discharge?
The system is offline until recharged. Most kitchens cannot legally cook under the hood until the system is back in service. We respond fast — most discharges are recharged same-day if we have the cylinder in stock.
Can hood cleaning and suppression be done on the same visit?
Yes — and it’s how we recommend you schedule it. The suppression system needs to be tagged out during a deep hood clean, so combining the two saves a visit and ensures both pass at the same time.
Which suppression systems do you service?
Ansul R-102 / Piranha, Kidde, Pyro-Chem Kitchen Knight II, Range Guard, Amerex KP, Buckeye Kitchen Mister — every major manufacturer approved under UL 300. Skyline is a factory-authorized distributor for Ansul, Pyro-Chem, Range Guard, Amerex, and Kidde, and an authorized CaptiveAire service provider. Licensed in DC, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.