Florida Fire Code 45-04-4: No hood suppression system installed

Overview

Fire code 45-04-4 (No hood suppression system installed) is a Fire Extinguishing Equipment citation with 2,551 citations across Florida food establishments. Cooking equipment that produces grease-laden vapors without a hood suppression system is one of the most dangerous fire hazards in a food establishment.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records and Florida fire safety statutes.

Legal reference: 509.032(2)(d) FS

What the Code Says

45-04-4 — No hood suppression system installed

Use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors or smoke without a required hood suppression system installed. Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) notified.

— Florida Statutes & Administrative Code, DBPR Fire Safety Reporting

Fire Safety Risk

Cooking equipment that produces grease-laden vapors without a hood suppression system is one of the most dangerous fire hazards in a food establishment. Grease fires are the leading cause of restaurant fires. Without a suppression hood, grease accumulates on surfaces, ventilation is inadequate, and there is no automatic fire suppression to contain a flare-up. Grease fires burn extremely hot and can spread rapidly to the entire structure.

Legal Requirements

All commercial cooking equipment that produces grease-laden vapors or smoke must have an approved Type I hood with an automatic fire suppression system (such as Ansul) installed per NFPA 96 and local fire code requirements. The system must be inspected and serviced semi-annually. The Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction must be notified when this deficiency is identified.

Legal Basis

509.032(2)(d) FS — The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments.

— 509.032(2)(d) FS

References

• Florida State Fire Marshal
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
• Florida DBPR Division of Hotels & Restaurants
• Florida Statutes Chapter 509

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florida fire code 45-04-4?

Florida fire code 45-04-4 (No hood suppression system installed) falls under the Fire Extinguishing Equipment category. Use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors or smoke without a required hood suppression system installed. Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) notified.

Why is fire code 45-04-4 (No hood suppression system installed) dangerous?

Cooking equipment that produces grease-laden vapors without a hood suppression system is one of the most dangerous fire hazards in a food establishment. Grease fires are the leading cause of restaurant fires. Without a suppression hood, grease accumulates on surfaces, ventilation is inadequate, and there is no automatic fire suppression to contain a flare-up. Grease fires burn extremely hot and can spread rapidly to the entire structure.

What are the requirements for fire code 45-04-4?

All commercial cooking equipment that produces grease-laden vapors or smoke must have an approved Type I hood with an automatic fire suppression system (such as Ansul) installed per NFPA 96 and local fire code requirements. The system must be inspected and serviced semi-annually. The Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction must be notified when this deficiency is identified.

How common is fire code 45-04-4 in Florida?

Fire code 45-04-4 (No hood suppression system installed) has been cited 2,551 times across Florida food establishments. In the past 12 months, there have been 0 citations.

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