BEWARE THE FIRE RISK FROM POORLY MAINTAINED KITCHEN VENTILATION SYSTEMS
Poorly maintained kitchen ventilation systems can pose a real risk of fire. Closer scrutiny by insurers means they may even refuse to pay out in the event of a claim. B&ES, the Building & Engineering Services Association, addresses this issue with important advice for building owners and operators.13 February 2014 – The Government recorded 2,500 fires in public and private catering establishments last year and, according to the forensic fire investigation firm Burgoynes, 25% of the fires they investigated were made much worse by the fact the extract ventilation systems were poorly