Kitchen Fire Suppression
Semi-Annual System Inspection
Compliance with NFPA 96 & Title 19 for California Restaurants.
Why Semi-Annual Inspections Are Required
Under California Fire Code Section 904.12.5 and NFPA 96, every commercial kitchen is legally required to have its fire suppression system inspected every six months by a State Fire Marshal licensed contractor. In Los Angeles, the LAFD Fire Prevention Bureau enforces these mandates strictly failure to comply can result in immediate citations, fines of up to $1,000 per violation, and even the temporary closure of your establishment. At SOS Fire Services, we perform rigorous inspections strictly adhering to NFPA 96 standards, ensuring your system functions correctly in an emergency while fully satisfying both insurance demands and fire marshal requirements.
Every 6 Months
Required inspection frequency per NFPA 96
Documentation
Full reports filed with Fire Marshal
Certified Tags
Official compliance tags for your system
Our Semi-Annual Inspection Process
System Visual Inspection
Complete visual inspection of all nozzles, fusible links, piping, and detection components.
Actuation System Check
Test manual pull stations, automatic detection devices, and gas shutoff mechanisms.
Agent Verification
Check wet chemical agent levels and verify proper charge in the suppression tank.
Nozzle & Coverage Review
Ensure all cooking equipment is properly covered and nozzles are correctly positioned.
Documentation & Tagging
Complete inspection report, apply certification tag, and file documentation with authorities.
What's Included in Your Inspection
Frequency Reminder
Inspections must occur every 6 months. Missing an inspection can void your insurance policy and lead to fines from the Fire Marshal.
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What Customers Say About This Service
Overall customer rating: 5.0/5 from 151 Google and Yelp reviews.
Great partners for our restaurant. Always transparent and honest. We are so glad we switched over. Truly thankful!
SOS fire services installed my suppression system and completed all the plans and fire inspections for me. Mr. Zohar is a professional, he is courteous, and is always available to speak to you when questions arise. More importantly, they are quick to return and draw up plans. Also, he passed the inspection the first time without any issues. SOS is the only company I would consider for my next project, since I know how seamless the experience is with them from start to finish.
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SOS fire team installed a new Hood Fire System In my buffet restaurant. they did an amazing job, very professional we will use their services for many years to come Thank you very much SOS Fire Services!!!
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Wow! S.O.S Fire was awesome! True professionals from the very first time I contacted them all the way through till the final inspection. Always kept me informed, they were always punctual with each appointment we had, the installation of the system was top notch I can't express how grateful I am to S.O.S for the great job they did, truly a great and hassle… read more
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This company service was great. Zohar was professional and courteous. He was on time and went through every step of what I needed to be up to code. He even followed up to make sure the fire department was satisfied with his work. I highly recommend using this company.
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This company is great. They are fast, on time and worked very hard to make sure my system was up to date. They also went out of there way to check all my equipment when they finished working on my hood. The price was very low considering… read more
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California requires hood suppression systems to be inspected every six months. We file the report with the Fire Marshal for you.
- Response within 2 hours
- We work around your kitchen's hours
- State Fire Marshal licensed technicians