FAQs
Why should I have my Kitchen Exhaust System deep cleaned?
It helps improve the hygiene levels and maintain a high standard of hygiene in your kitchen environment, reducing the risk of cross contamination.
It complies with insurance policies conditions and SCDF fire safety regulations.
Cleaning regularly ensures an efficient kitchen exhaust system with free flowing air
Reduces grease build-up and carbon deposits thus reducing the risk of fire.
The post-clean SCDF compliant report demonstrates acceptable hygiene levels in your commercial kitchen hood and kitchen ventilation duct systems which demonstrates that you have taken the appropreate fire safety precautions.
What are the SCDF KED requirements?
SCDF KED requirements are guidelines of good practice created by the SCDF, on the subject of the internal cleanliness of kitchen ventilation systems. SCDF guidelines are used to standardise cleaning and they recommend the monitoring and maintenance of kitchen ventilation and extract systems, to help reduce the risk of kitchen fires.
“The exhaust ducts and kitchen hoods(including the interior) shall be degreased and cleaned at least once every 12 months. The work shall be carried out by a specialist and the records of cleaning and degreasing shall be kept by the owner/operator for verification by relevant authority.” - SCDF KED REQUIREMENTS
What often should I have my kitchen exhaust system deep cleaned?
Regularity of cleaning kitchen exhaust systems primarily depend on the hours of work that the kitchen sees per day. While annual cleaning is a must for all systems, the frequency hinges upon the intensity of work. Monthly cleaning might be necessary for your extraction systems to adhere to its fit-for-purpose principles.
Although employees might clean the visible areas of the ducts and extraction system, more intensive, deep cleaning is necessary for the entire system to preserve its optimum operating capabilities.
Some recommendations to give you a clearer picture.
• Heavy use (12-16 hours per day) - clean every 2 months
• Moderate use (6-12 hours per day) - clean every 3 months
• Light use (2-6 hours per day) - clean every 6 months
Where is the grease residual?
Grease residual build-up is commonly found in the following areas:
Interior of exhaust canopy
Around the baffle filters
In the in walls of the ducting
Inside the EAC (Electrostatic Air Cleaner)
Around the extraction fan
Discharge outlet which is located at roof top
What are some of the common causes of fire in the kitchen?
Unattended cooking
Malfunction of cooking equipment
Tossing cooking style
Over heated cooking