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How should solid fuel cooking appliances be vented?
December 13, 2022
When a restaurant uses solid fuel to cook or add flavor to menu items, the establishment must follow venting guidelines in NFPA 96 for solid fuel cooking operations, to ensure safety of staff and patrons.
Is a restaurant exhaust system “once and done?”
December 13, 2022
Qualified installation of an adequate exhaust system is vital to safe cooking operations.
How does air quality affect insurance hazard for restaurants?
November 7, 2022
In commercial cooking operations air quality is especially important.
Why is grease accumulation a concern in commercial kitchens?
November 7, 2022
The NFPA reports that cooking equipment is responsible for three out of every five structure fires in restaurants. In many cases this is due to accumulations of flammable grease produced by food preparation.
MSO Provides Personalized Training
September 13, 2022
Convenient virtual sessions.
No charge for member companies.
Ask us about CE for Ethics, Emerging Issues, and other topics.
Experienced trainers available for presentations.
What Mitigation Measures are Being Taken to Reduce Loss of Life in Entertainment Venues?
August 10, 2022
Night clubs, dance halls, and music venues have experienced serious fires with loss of life over several decades. The lack of automatic sprinkler protection has been noted as a contributing factor.
Why Would a Kitchen Exit in a Restaurant Not be a Safe Secondary Means of Egress?
August 10, 2022
Places of public assembly as defined by NFPA 101, the Life Safety Code, are areas in a building where 50 or more people gather for various reasons.
What are some leading causes of fire ignition for buildings under construction or renovation?
July 13, 2022
NFPA research provides valuable information and analysis of fire origin, and other details for a variety of fire and safety hazards.
What are some of the special requirements for buildings under construction or renovation to reduce fire hazard?
July 13, 2022
NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations provides specific requirements for fire and hazard mitigation for structures under construction or renovation.
Why should only “listed” deep fat fryers be used in commercial cooking operations?
June 8, 2022
UL 300 and NFPA 96 provide specific requirements for deep fat frying operations for commercial cooking.