Fire Suppression Pull Stations

PHOTO SHOWS → EXCELLENT PULL STATION SETUP → Clearly labeled, current tags, unobstructed → Fast and correct activation in grease fire

What You Are Looking At

• Manual activation pull stations for wet-chemical kitchen hood fire suppression system (Ansul, Kidde, Pyro-Chem, etc.)
• Typically one pull per protected cooking zone (fryers, griddles, broilers, ranges)

Why This Is a Serious Concern

• Wrong or missing labels = staff pulls incorrect station → fire continues under hood, flashover in minutes
• Expired semi-annual service = fusible links may not melt or nozzles may be clogged → total system failure
• Blocked pulls = delayed activation = total kitchen loss and life-safety exposure

Good Condition (Acceptable)

• Large red “FIRE PULL STATION” sign overhead
• Each pull clearly labeled in red with the exact appliances it protects (“2 FRYER”, “RANGE”, etc.)
• Current semi-annual inspection tags attached to handles (dated within past 6 months)
• Pulls mounted 42–48 inches above floor, completely unobstructed

Fix Needed – HIGH PRIORITY (Grease Fire Escalation Hazard)

• Missing, faded, or incorrect appliance labels
• No semi-annual tags or tags older than 6 months
• Pulls blocked by shelves, trash, or equipment
• Overhead sign missing or faded

Corrective Actions & Proper Recommendation

1. Immediate – Add or replace red laminated labels on each pull identifying the exact appliances protected.
2. Within 7 days – Schedule licensed kitchen hood suppression contractor (Ansul factory-authorized preferred) for overdue semi-annual service, fusible-link replacement, and nozzle blow-off test.
3. Within 30 days – Require new semi-annual tags be attached to each handle showing test date, technician license #, and next due date.

Report Wording Suggestions

“Good” – “Kitchen hood suppression pull stations clearly labeled by appliance, current semi-annual tags attached, unobstructed access.” 

“Fix Needed – HIGH RISK” – “Hood suppression pulls missing specific appliance labels and/or expired semi-annual service tags. High risk of delayed/incorrect activation. Recommend adding clear red labels today and scheduling licensed semi-annual service with new tags within 7 days per NFPA 17A §7.3 and NFPA 96 §11.2.”

LCA Certified Inspector Motto

“Label it. Tag it. Reach it. Rec it.”

Disclosure: 

This card highlights critical commercial kitchen life-safety items. Always verify NFPA 17A (2021 ed.), NFPA 96 (2024 ed.), and local fire marshal requirements. When in doubt — recommend immediate licensed suppression contractor service.

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