Kitchen Fire Suppression System: Critical Protection for Commercial Kitchens 2025
In fast-paced commercial kitchens, where heat, oil, and open flames collide daily, a fire can ignite in just seconds. A kitchen fire suppression system is your first—and often only—line of defence against catastrophic damage, business disruption, or injury.
At Flexco, we’ve been supplying and sourcing parts for commercial kitchen fire systems for over 30 years. From fire contractors to facility managers and restaurant owners, clients across Australia rely on us for reliable, compliant components that ensure their systems stay ready 24/7.
🍳 What Is a Kitchen Fire Suppression System?
A kitchen fire suppression system is a pre-engineered fire protection setup designed to detect and suppress fires in commercial cooking environments automatically. It uses wet chemical agents to:
- Quickly suppress flames
- Cool hot surfaces
- Form a vapour-sealing barrier over flammable liquids (like oils and grease)
The system typically covers:
- Deep fryers
- Grills
- Cooktops
- Range hoods
- Exhaust ducts
When fire is detected—either via fusible links, heat sensors, or a manual pull station—the system instantly discharges the agent and shuts down fuel or electrical supply to prevent reignition.
🧩 Components of a Kitchen Fire Suppression System
At Flexco, we provide the essential components that make up a functional and compliant system:
✅ 1. Wet Chemical Agent Cylinder
The heart of the system. Stores and dispenses fire suppression liquid, typically potassium acetate, known for knocking down grease fires fast.
✅ 2. Detection System
- Fusible Links: Heat-sensitive metal links that break at preset temperatures
- Detection Cable: Mounted across hood areas and ducting to sense heat rise
- Manual Pull Stations: Wall-mounted triggers for emergency manual discharge
✅ 3. Discharge Nozzles
Nozzles are strategically mounted over cooktops, fryers, and hoods. Flexco supplies various nozzle types based on system brand and appliance layout.
✅ 4. System Control Components
- Actuation Mechanism
- Release Module
- Pressure Switch
- Electrical Interlock to shut off gas or electricity to appliances
✅ 5. Pipework, Tubing, and Brackets
All hardware for installation and secure mounting of system components.
⚖️ Compliance Matters: AS3772 and AS1851
Kitchen fire suppression systems in Australia must meet strict fire codes, including:
- AS3772 – Pre-engineered fire suppression systems for commercial kitchens
- AS1851 – Routine servicing of fire protection systems
Systems must also be:
- Installed by licensed professionals
- Maintained at 6-month and annual intervals
- Tested after activation or environmental wear
Flexco ensures all parts we supply are compliant with relevant Australian and international standards.
🛠️ Replacement Parts for System Servicing
Fire system servicing often requires component replacement. We help contractors and service teams source:
- New fusible links and detection cables
- Replacement nozzles
- New agent cylinders (pre-filled or refill-ready)
- Pressure gauges and valve seals
- Actuators and system mounts
Don’t waste time chasing parts across suppliers. Flexco can build full replacement kits to match the system on-site—fast, accurate, and ready to install.
🔥 Why Fire Suppression in Kitchens Is Crucial
The kitchen is the most common origin point of fires in commercial premises. Without a suppression system, a grease or stovetop fire can:
- Destroy cooking equipment and ventilation systems
- Trigger smoke damage throughout the premises
- Endanger staff and customers
- Lead to closure, fines, or insurance breaches
A kitchen fire suppression system:
- Responds instantly to high temperatures
- Releases agent directly where fire is burning
- Prevents reflash with chemical residue seal
- Integrates with alarm and fuel shutoff systems
Installing or maintaining this system isn’t just smart—it’s often legally required.
🏢 Ideal Environments for Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems
Flexco supports fire techs and installers with parts for systems used in:
🧑🍳 Restaurants & Cafés
Whether it’s a single deep fryer or a full commercial kitchen, we supply parts for systems like Ansul R-102 and similar wet chemical brands.
🚚 Food Trucks & Mobile Kitchens
Compact systems with narrow nozzles and lightweight cylinders are common in mobile food environments. Flexco provides compact, compliant solutions.
🏨 Hotels, Resorts & Aged Care
Facilities with central kitchens require complex multi-nozzle systems, often integrated with building management alarms. We supply matching components for scale.
🏫 School Canteens & Institutions
Flexco supports local government contractors with cost-effective replacement components that meet school fire safety standards.
🔄 Servicing & Maintenance Support
We assist fire contractors, kitchen fitters, and hospitality businesses with sourcing parts for:
- Scheduled inspections
- Post-discharge resets
- System upgrades or expansions
- Retrofits on older equipment
Need help matching a nozzle or identifying a part from an old spec sheet? Send us a photo—we’ll track it down.
🛒 Why Choose Flexco?
For over three decades, Flexco has been the go-to supplier for fire suppression system components across Australia. Here’s why:
✅ 30+ Years of Industry Experience
We’ve supported installers from Perth to Brisbane with reliable, code-compliant components for every kitchen size and spec.
✅ Full-Component Kits
Need a full install or reset kit? We’ll bundle everything you need—correct nozzles, agent tanks, links, and mounts—ready to go.
✅ Fast, Reliable Shipping
We deliver Australia-wide, including to remote and regional areas. Urgent order? We’ll expedite it.
✅ Technical Support That Knows the Gear
Our team knows the difference between an R-102 link and a detection cable for a mobile system. We’ll help you find exactly what you need.
🔗 Useful Links
🔗 Explore our homepage and full range of industrial supply services:
👉 www.multitorque.com.au
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👉 Flexco – A MultiTorque Company
📞 Need Kitchen Fire Suppression System Parts? Contact Flexco Today
Whether you’re building a new system or servicing an existing one, Flexco is your trusted source for kitchen fire suppression system parts. With 30+ years of fire safety expertise, we’re ready to support your next project.
📍 Flexco – A MultiTorque Company
📞 (08) 9358 4355
📧 sales@multitorque.com
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