Kitchen Hood Suppression Inspection in Oklahoma City, OK
Kitchen hood suppression inspection is the scheduled, code-required examination of your restaurant's wet chemical fire suppression system to confirm it will discharge and extinguish a grease fire. Oklahoma City Fire Protection performs NFPA 96 kitchen hood suppression inspections for restaurants and commercial kitchens throughout the Oklahoma City metro area. We inspect and test — we do not install or repair suppression systems.
Inspection at a glance
- NFPA Code
- NFPA 96
- Frequency
- NFPA 96 requires semi-annual inspection of kitchen hood suppression systems — every 6 months
- Response
- Within 24 hours
Understanding kitchen hood suppression inspection
A kitchen hood suppression system is a wet chemical fire suppression system installed over commercial cooking equipment to automatically discharge and suppress grease fires. NFPA 96 requires semi-annual inspection and testing.
NFPA 96 is the Standard for Control of Grease and Cooking Fire in Commercial Cooking Operations. It defines inspection intervals, test methods, and documentation for hood suppression systems.
We inspect and test — we do not install, recharge, or repair suppression systems. If our inspection finds deficiencies, we document them and refer you to a licensed suppression contractor for corrections.
Our inspection checklist
- Nozzle position, coverage area, and blow-off caps
- Supply piping and fittings — damage, corrosion, and proper routing
- Tank pressure gauge and agent level
- Manual pull station location and accessibility
- Automatic detection — fusible links and heat detectors
- Gas and electric appliance shut-off interlock operation
- System tagging and inspection records
- Hood, duct, and exhaust cleaning documentation review
Inspection frequency
NFPA 96 requires semi-annual inspection of kitchen hood suppression systems — every 6 months. Fusible links are typically replaced at each semi-annual service. Oklahoma enforces this through the State Fire Marshal and local health and fire departments.
Benefits of staying compliant
Avoid failed health department and fire marshal inspections
Confirm your system will suppress a grease fire before it spreads
Catch misaligned nozzles, expired fusible links, and low agent levels
Document NFPA 96 compliance with current semi-annual tags
Protect your restaurant from fire-related closures and insurance issues
Our inspection process
1. Schedule
Call or request online. We confirm a time — usually within one week across the OKC metro.
2. Inspect
Our licensed technician inspects all nozzles, piping, detection, and controls per NFPA 96 and documents results.
3. Report
You receive a complete inspection report with pass/fail results, deficiency notes, and a current semi-annual tag.
Oklahoma code requirements
Oklahoma enforces NFPA 96 through the State Fire Marshal's Office, the Oklahoma City Fire Marshal, and local health departments. Semi-annual hood suppression inspections are required for all commercial cooking operations, and tags must be current.
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Schedule your fire protection inspection
Tell us about your property and the services you need. We'll send a same-day quote and get you on the schedule — usually within 24 hours across the Oklahoma City metro.
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