Overview
Commercial kitchens face unique fire protection challenges from cooking oil fires, grease accumulation, and high-temperature equipment. Guspora provides NFPA 96 compliant fire protection solutions through our partnership with Buckeye Fire Equipment.
The Buckeye Kitchen Mister system is a UL 300 listed, pre-engineered wet chemical fire suppression system designed specifically for commercial cooking operations. Combined with Class K portable extinguishers and gas detection, we provide comprehensive protection for restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, and any facility with commercial cooking equipment.
NFPA 96 (2025 Edition) Key Requirements
Recent Updates to Know
- Monthly hood cleanings required for high-volume/24-7 kitchens
- All fire suppression systems must be UL-300 compliant (no grandfathering)
- Additional access panels required in ductwork for inspection and cleaning
- Hoods must be sized to capture all grease-laden vapors
- Systems must clean to bare metal from hood to rooftop fan
Common Fire Hazards
Cooking Oil & Grease Fires
The most common cause of kitchen fires, especially from deep fryers and grills
Grease Accumulation
Buildup in hoods, ducts, and exhaust systems creates ongoing fire risk
High-Temperature Equipment
Fryers, charbroilers, and ranges operate at temperatures that can ignite oils
Open Flames
Gas ranges and charbroilers near combustible materials
Electrical Equipment
Kitchen equipment failures can cause electrical fires
Recommended Buckeye Products
Kitchen Mister Suppression System
UL 300 listed pre-engineered wet chemical fire suppression for commercial cooking
1.5 and 2.5 gallon options
Class K Extinguishers
Potassium acetate wet chemical extinguishers required within 30 feet of cooking equipment
Available sizes: 6 L (1.6 gal)
ABC Dry Chemical Extinguishers
Multi-purpose protection for back-of-house areas
Available sizes: 5 lb, 10 lb
Gas Detection Systems
Natural gas and propane leak detection for kitchen safety
Buckeye Detects
Buckeye Kitchen Mister System
The Kitchen Mister is a pre-engineered, factory-assembled wet chemical fire suppression system that provides automatic and manual fire protection for commercial cooking equipment.
- ✓ UL 300 Listed
- ✓ Fusible link detection at 360°F
- ✓ Manual pull station activation
- ✓ Integrated gas line shutoff
- ✓ Coverage for up to 4 appliances
Applicable Codes & Standards
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| NFPA 96 | Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations |
| NFPA 17A | Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems |
| UL 300 | Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment |
| NFPA 10 | Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers (Class K requirement) |
| IFC Chapter 9 | International Fire Code - Fire Protection Systems |
Industries We Serve
Protect Your Commercial Kitchen
Contact Guspora for NFPA 96 compliant fire protection solutions for your restaurant or commercial kitchen.