FDNY Certified · NFPA 17A Compliant
Keep your kitchen fire suppression system inspection-ready. Semi-annual testing, nozzle alignment, agent level checks, and FDNY-compliant recertification.
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.
The FDNY enforces strict fire suppression requirements for every commercial kitchen in New York City. Under the NYC Fire Code and NFPA 17A, all wet chemical fire suppression systems must pass a semi-annual inspection covering these critical checkpoints:
Penalties for non-compliance are steep. An expired or failed fire suppression system can result in FDNY violations ranging from $1,000 to $5,000, mandatory re-inspection within 30 days, and in severe cases, an immediate shutdown order until the system is brought into compliance. Insurance companies may also deny fire damage claims if the system was not properly maintained.
The Ansul R-102 is the most widely installed kitchen fire suppression system in New York City restaurants. It uses a wet chemical agent (liquid fire suppressant) designed specifically for commercial cooking fires involving grease, oils, and fats (Class K fires). If your kitchen has an Ansul system, here's what NYC requires:
Empire Hoods technicians are factory-trained on Ansul R-102 systems and carry the parts most commonly needed for on-the-spot repairs. Read our complete guide to NYC Ansul system requirements for more detail. For inspection pricing, request a free estimate.
A straightforward process to keep your fire suppression system certified.
Call us or submit the form. We'll confirm your system type, number of hoods, and preferred date. Inspections take 30-60 minutes.
Our factory-trained technician inspects nozzles, agent levels, pressure, fusible links, pull stations, and automatic detection. Every component is tested.
You receive an FDNY-compliant certification tag on your system, a detailed inspection report, and digital records for your files.
Our technicians are factory-trained on Ansul, Kidde, Amerex, and Pyro-Chem systems.
Every inspection includes an official certification tag that satisfies FDNY requirements.
We check that nozzles are properly aimed at your current equipment layout — catching misalignments before inspectors do.
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.
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