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718 Fire Prevention Plans
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Commercial Cooking Processes

Be sure to check the following items regarding commercial cooking processes when evaluating the FPP:

Commercial cooking systems should be serviced semi-annually.
  • A Class K fire extinguisher should be mounted within 30 feet of commercial food equipment using vegetable or animal oils.
  • Commercial cooking systems should be serviced semi-annually.
  • Hoods, grease removal devices, fans, ducts and other apparatus should be cleaned to bare metal.
  • Cleaning should be recorded, and records should state the extent, time and date of cleaning.
  • Records should be maintained on premises.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

8-5. How close should a Class K fire extinguisher be mounted to commercial food equipment using vegetable or animal oils?