049-10 Wyo. Code R. § 10-10

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 10-10 - Kitchen Hood & Duct Fire Extinguishing System

(a) Each commercial kitchen exhaust hood and duct system required by the adopted fire code or mechanical code to have a Type I hood shall be protected with an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system. Prior to the installation of a Type I hood a plan review must be submitted and approved by the fire authority.

(b) Pre-engineered automatic dry and wet chemical extinguishing systems shall be tested in accordance with UL 300 and listed and labeled for the intended application.

(c) Other types of automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be listed and labeled for specific use as protection for cooking operations.

(d) A manual actuation device shall be located at or near a means of egress from the cooking area, a minimum of ten (10) feet and a maximum of twenty (20) feet from the kitchen exhaust system.

(e) The manual actuation device shall be located a minimum of four and one-half (4.5) feet and a maximum of five (5) feet above the floor.

(f) The actuation of the fire suppression system shall automatically shut down the fuel or electrical power supply to the cooking equipment.

(g) The fuel and electrical supply reset shall be manual.

(h) Where a building fire alarm system is installed, automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be monitored by the building fire alarm system in accordance with NFPA 72.

(i) Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be serviced at least every six (6) months and after activation of the system. The system shall have a service tag attached stating date of service and who serviced it. Inspection shall be by qualified individuals certified by the State of Wyoming, and a certificate of inspection shall be forwarded to the fire official upon completion.

(j) Hoods, grease-removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances shall be cleaned at intervals necessary to prevent the accumulation of grease.

(k) Cleanings shall be recorded, and records shall state the extent, time and date of cleaning. Such records shall be maintained on the premises.

(l) A portable class K rated fire extinguisher shall be provided within a thirty (30) foot travel distance of commercial-type cooking equipment.

049-10 Wyo. Code R. § 10-10

Adopted, Eff. 10/7/2016.