Restaurant Fire System Inspection, Testing, and Repair in Salt Lake City

Whitewater Fire Protection provides inspection, testing, repair, and recharge services for wet chemical kitchen fire suppression systems in Salt Lake City and along the Wasatch Front. We are licensed through the Utah Fire Marshal's office and fully insured.

What We Do

We service all major brands of restaurant fire suppression systems including Ansul, Kidde, Pyro-Chem, and Range Guard. Our services include:

• Semi-annual and annual system inspections per NFPA 96 and NFPA 17A
• Fusible link replacement and detection line testing
• Wet chemical tank recharging (done on-site, not hauled to a shop)
• Gas valve and electrical shut-off testing
• Manual pull station testing
• Nozzle and piping inspection for blockage or corrosion
• System discharge cleanup and restoration
• Post-discharge system reset and recharge

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does a restaurant fire suppression system need to be inspected?

Restaurant fire suppression systems require inspection every six months per NFPA 96 (Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations). The local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in Salt Lake City may require more frequent inspections depending on the type of cooking and volume of the operation.

What happens during a restaurant fire system inspection?

During an inspection, the technician checks the detection line and fusible links, verifies that the manual pull station operates correctly, inspects all nozzles for proper positioning and blockage, tests the gas shut-off valve and electrical disconnects, checks the tank pressure and chemical agent weight, and verifies that the system placard and inspection tag are current.

What is the difference between dry chemical and wet chemical fire suppression systems?

Dry chemical systems used sodium bicarbonate and were common before the early 2000s. Wet chemical systems use potassium carbonate and work through saponification, turning cooking oil into soap to suppress the fire and adding a cooling element. The UL 300 testing standard made wet chemical the requirement because restaurant cooking oils have a higher flash point (685+ degrees for vegetable oil vs 550-600 for animal fat), and dry chemical systems were failing to prevent re-ignition. There are no UL-300 listed dry chemical suppression systems. There is no grandfather clause for old dry chemical systems.

Can you recharge my system on-site?

Yes. Whitewater Fire Protection performs all recharging on location. Most companies haul tanks back to their shop, which means your kitchen is either unprotected or shut down while they are gone. We carry the equipment and chemical to recharge your system on-site, minimizing your downtime and keeping your kitchen protected.

What should I do if my restaurant fire system goes off?

Call us immediately at 307-677-7296. Do not attempt to reset the system yourself. We will come to your location, establish the cause of the discharge, clean the system, flush the piping with nitrogen, recharge the tanks, reset all shutoffs, and get your kitchen back online. In most cases we can complete this in one to three hours from arrival. Read more about this process in our system dump article.

How much does a restaurant fire system inspection cost?

Estimates and consultation are always free. Call 307-677-7296 or request a quote online. We keep our overhead low and pass the savings to our customers. Our pricing is competitive with the larger operations, without sacrificing quality.

What areas do you serve?

We serve Salt Lake City, the Wasatch Front, and surrounding areas in Utah. All service is performed on-site at your location. We work around your schedule.