Fire Suppression Systems Maintenance, Inspection, Testing and Repair Service CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES - Kitchen Hood Inspections and Fire Suppression Systems Inspections, tests, and maintenance on kitchen ventilation hoods and fire suppression systems shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, NFPA 17 (latest editionh17a (latest edition), 72 (latest edition), and NFPA 96 (latest edition). The following list highlights minimum requirements for the essential care of kitchen ventilation hoods and fire suppression systems. This list, however, is not meant to replace manufacturer's instructions and updated code requirements. Monthly, quarterly and annual maintenance tags shall be attached to each fire suppression system for recording the inspector's initials, date, and confirmation on maintenance/inspections performed. Where fusible links are used, the manufacture and the installation dates for the links shall be marked on the system inspection tag. In addition, a signed and dated log of maintenance and a certificate showing date of exhaust system inspection or cleaning will be provided to the DSD4 Food Service Coordinator. Before cleaning and after cleaning photos will be required.
