Empire Hoods Empire Hoods

FDNY Certified · NFPA 17A Compliant

Fire Suppression System Inspection NYC

Keep your kitchen fire suppression system inspection-ready. Semi-annual testing, nozzle alignment, agent level checks, and FDNY-compliant recertification.

FDNY Certified
NFPA 96 Compliant
$2M Insured
Same-Day Available

Kitchen Fire Suppression Inspections in NYC

Every commercial kitchen in New York City is required to have a functioning fire suppression system above cooking equipment. These systems — commonly Ansul R-102, Kidde, Amerex KP, or Pyro-Chem — are your last line of defense against a kitchen grease fire. FDNY and NFPA 17A mandate semi-annual inspections, and an expired or malfunctioning system is one of the most common reasons restaurants fail fire inspections in Manhattan.

Empire Hoods provides thorough fire suppression system inspections performed by factory-trained technicians. We check every critical component: nozzle alignment and aim over current cooking equipment, chemical agent levels and pressure readings, fusible link integrity and replacement, manual pull station operation, and automatic detection activation. After every inspection, we affix an FDNY-compliant certification tag with the inspection date and our company credentials.

Many NYC restaurants have modified their cooking lines — moving fryers, adding charbroilers, or rearranging equipment — without updating the fire suppression nozzle layout. This is a critical code violation that FDNY inspectors catch regularly. During our inspection, we verify that every nozzle is correctly aimed at its designated cooking appliance and flag any discrepancies so you can correct them before the inspector arrives. If your system was last inspected more than six months ago, or if you have made any changes to your kitchen layout, schedule an inspection now.

What's Included

Semi-annual system inspection per NFPA 17A
Nozzle alignment and aim verification
Agent level and pressure check
Fusible link inspection and replacement
Manual and automatic activation testing
FDNY-compliant certification tag

How Inspection Works

A straightforward process to keep your fire suppression system certified.

1

Schedule Your Inspection

Call us or submit the form. We'll confirm your system type, number of hoods, and preferred date. Inspections take 30-60 minutes.

2

Full System Check

Our factory-trained technician inspects nozzles, agent levels, pressure, fusible links, pull stations, and automatic detection. Every component is tested.

3

Certification & Tag

You receive an FDNY-compliant certification tag on your system, a detailed inspection report, and digital records for your files.

Why Choose Empire Hoods for Fire Suppression

Factory Trained

Our technicians are factory-trained on Ansul, Kidde, Amerex, and Pyro-Chem systems.

FDNY Certification Tag

Every inspection includes an official certification tag that satisfies FDNY requirements.

Layout Verification

We check that nozzles are properly aimed at your current equipment layout — catching misalignments before inspectors do.

Semi-Annual Reminders

We track your inspection schedule and remind you when the next one is due. Never miss a deadline.

Fire suppression inspections start at $200–$500 depending on the number of systems and hoods. View full pricing details.

Fire Suppression Inspection FAQ

How often must fire suppression systems be inspected?
NFPA 17A and FDNY require semi-annual (every 6 months) inspections of commercial kitchen fire suppression systems. The system must also be inspected after any activation or modification.
What brands of fire suppression systems do you service?
We service all major brands including Ansul R-102, Kidde, Amerex KP, and Pyro-Chem. Our technicians are factory-trained on each system type.

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