Avoid Downtime and Failed Inspections
A neglected kitchen suppression system is a failed insurance inspection waiting to happen. C4 Fire & Security provides scheduled servicing, emergency repairs and compliance inspections for kitchen hood suppression systems across the Western Cape.
Pass Every Inspection
Our servicing programme ensures your kitchen suppression system meets all compliance requirements every time an inspector visits.
Minimise Downtime
Scheduled maintenance prevents unexpected failures. If a fault does occur, we provide fast emergency repairs.
All Brands Serviced
We service Ansul, Kidde, Amerex and other kitchen suppression brands. One call for all your kitchen fire safety needs.
Kitchen Suppression Servicing and Compliance
Kitchen hood suppression systems require regular servicing to remain functional and compliant. Grease buildup, expired agents, worn nozzles and faulty detection links can all render your system ineffective when you need it most. C4 Fire & Security provides comprehensive servicing programmes that keep your kitchen protected and your compliance certificates current.
Request a Service Quote- 6-monthly inspection and servicing
- Agent level and expiry date checks
- Nozzle cleaning and cap replacement
- Detection link testing and replacement
- Fuel shutoff integration testing
- Compliance certificates for insurers
Hood systems we keep compliant
We service every wet-chemical hood system on a 6-monthly cycle. SANS 1850 certificate issued each visit.
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Wet-chemical hood system C4 services
How It Works
Initial Assessment
We inspect your existing system, identify the brand and model, and assess current condition.
Service Schedule
We design a maintenance calendar aligned with manufacturer requirements and your insurance terms.
Scheduled Visits
Technicians perform full inspections, replace worn components and test system functionality.
Compliance Reports
After each visit, you receive a detailed service report and compliance certificate.
Tap a card for the service detail
A 6-monthly service keeps the hood system compliant and ready. Tap any card for the detail.
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6-monthly inspection
Mandatory under SANS 1850 for commercial wet-chemical kitchen suppression.
- Visual inspection of the entire system
- Nozzle aim and cleanliness check
- Cylinder pressure and weight verification
- Fusible-link replacement
- Fuel-shutoff function test
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Cylinder check
The cylinder must be at design pressure and weight, every time.
- Pressure gauge reading verified
- Cylinder weighed and compared to design weight
- Hydrostatic re-test every 12 years
- Cylinder valve and discharge line inspected
- Replacement on site where required
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Nozzle clean
Grease build-up blocks nozzles. Service cleans them every visit.
- Nozzle caps removed and degreased
- Nozzle orifice cleared and inspected
- Aim re-verified after refit
- Hood and duct nozzles each treated
- Replacement on site where caps are corroded
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Fusible link replace
Fusible links degrade with grease and heat. Replaced every 12 months.
- All fusible links replaced annually
- Temperature rating verified per appliance
- Mechanical trip path tested
- Detection cable inspected for kinks
- Logbook entry on every link replaced
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Compliance certificate
Every visit ends with a fresh SANS 1850 certificate for insurance and inspections.
- Service date and technician signed
- Cylinder pressure / weight recorded
- Nozzle and fusible-link checks recorded
- Fuel-shutoff and electrical test results recorded
- Filed in the kitchen compliance logbook
Get Your Free Quote
Simondium, Western Cape, 7670
Office: Mon - Fri, 8:00 - 17:00
24/7 Emergency Callouts
Frequently Asked Questions
Most manufacturers and insurers require 6-monthly inspections. The wet chemical agent has an expiry date (typically 6-12 years) and detection links can degrade in high-heat environments. Regular servicing catches these issues before they become failures.
Yes. We service all major kitchen suppression brands including Ansul, Kidde and Amerex. Our technicians are trained on multiple system types and carry common replacement parts.
We diagnose the issue on the spot and provide a quote for repairs. Common inspection failures include expired agent, blocked nozzles, faulty detection links and disconnected fuel shutoffs. Most can be resolved on the same visit.
Keep Your Kitchen Compliant Year-Round
Get a servicing quote today. We service all kitchen suppression brands across the Western Cape with full compliance reporting.