Extract Compliance Ltd

TR19 Kitchen Extraction Cleaning

Kitchen Extraction cleaning eliminates fire, odour, and hygiene risks. Maintaining your commercial kitchen extract system is essential.
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Why Is Kitchen Extraction Cleaning Important ?

Extract cleaning is a critical practice that involves thoroughly maintaining and cleaning internal components and surfaces such as kitchen extracts, ductwork. This process is particularly vital for hospitality, dining, healthcare, and various workplaces businesses.
Unpleasant odors, damp areas, greasy surfaces, and dingy seating areas drive customers away and create unfavorable working conditions. Both insurance providers and property owners insist on strict cleaning compliance.

Safeguard your business 

In the United Kingdom, approximately 70% of fires in commercial kitchens are attributed to faulty extraction ventilation systems due to the accumulation of grease and fat.
This buildup is highly flammable and poses a significant fire hazard if not regularly cleaned and maintained.

To mitigate this risk, it's essential to implement a routine cleaning schedule for your kitchen's extraction and ventilation systems. The recommended cleaning frequencies are:

Heavy use (12-16 hours per day): Clean every three months.
Moderate use (6-12 hours per day): Clean every six months.
Light use (2-6 hours per day): Clean annually.

Regular maintenance not only reduces the risk of fire but also ensures compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which mandates that extract systems be included in your fire risk assessment. Neglecting proper cleaning can lead to breaches of Environmental Health regulations and may invalidate your fire insurance policy.

Start To finish

Ensuring Compliant Standards

Maintaining an efficient and hygienic kitchen ventilation system requires regular cleaning and ongoing maintenance. At Extract Compliance Ltd, we specialize in ensuring your system meets the high standards set by NAADUK21 and complies with all current legislation and guidelines.

Reliable & Flexible Service
We understand the importance of minimal disruption to your business. That’s why we offer a 24-hour service, allowing us to carry out cleaning at a time that best suits your schedule. Our dedicated support team will coordinate your service visit and provide assistance throughout the process.

Our Process
Professional & Identifiable Team – Our fully uniformed maintenance team arrives with Company Identification Cards for easy verification.
Comprehensive Evaluation – A team member will inspect your system, assess access points, and provide an accurate timescale for completion.
Thorough Cleaning – Where accessible, we will perform a deep clean of your duct and extraction system, using a chemical wash if necessary.
Before & After Documentation – We take digital photographs of your system before and after cleaning, ensuring full transparency and compliance.
With Extract Compliance Ltd, you can trust that your kitchen ventilation system is in expert hands. Contact us today to schedule your service and stay compliant with industry regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I have my kitchen extraction system deep cleaned?

We can support your compliance with insurance policy conditions and fire safety regulations by:
● Improving Hygiene Levels: Enhancing cleanliness and maintaining high standards in your kitchen extraction system to minimize the risk of cross-contamination.

● Boosting Efficiency: Promoting optimal air flow and increasing the efficiency of your kitchen extraction system.

● Reducing Fire Risk: Eliminating carbon deposits and grease build-up to lower the risk of fire.

● Providing Compliance Documentation: Offering a post-clean TR19 compliant report to demonstrate acceptable hygiene levels in your commercial kitchen canopy and duct systems, and to show that you have taken necessary fire safety precautions.

What is TR19?

TR19 guidelines, established by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), set the standard for the internal cleanliness of kitchen ventilation systems. These guidelines aim to standardize cleaning practices and emphasize the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance of kitchen ventilation and extraction systems.

Updated in July 2019, the TR19 guidelines introduced more stringent criteria to address the increasing incidence of fires in commercial kitchens. Compliance with TR19 ensures that service providers meet the highest standards for reducing fire risks and maintaining safety in kitchen environments.

Is TR19 a legal requirement?

While TR19 guidelines are not legally mandated, many insurers incorporate them as a standard within their policies. Insurers often require adherence to TR19 for coverage, making planned maintenance a condition of insurance.

Failure to comply with TR19 can increase the risk of fire in your commercial kitchen and potentially lead to higher insurance premiums. In the event of a kitchen fire, a lack of TR19 compliance documentation or failure to use a TR19-compliant service provider could void your insurance claim.

How can our service help your extraction system become TR19 compliant?

At Extract Compliance, we are proud to be a TR19 compliant service provider. Our deep cleaning services adhere to both BESA and NAAD21 guidelines, ensuring the highest standards in kitchen extraction and ventilation system maintenance.

Our technicians are BESA-accredited and hold up-to-date qualifications, guaranteeing expert service. With every cleaning, we provide a TR19 compliant report that serves as evidence of thorough deep cleaning and your adherence to compliance standards.

Our team of TR19 specialists is available to offer expert advice and recommend optimal cleaning frequencies to help you maintain compliance and enhance safety in your kitchen.