The Association of British Insurers (ABI) have publicised figures highlighting the increase in recent claims and stressed that losses may not be recovered if building owners and managers do not have a satisfactory cleaning regime and evidence that the system has been fully cleaned.

The Loss Prevention council recommends that kitchen extraction systems should be cleaned at least once per year. Some insurers require cleaning on more regular intervals where a kitchen is in continuous use such as hospitals, restaurants And catering outlets. (see FAQs for specific guidelines).

Building owners and operators are required by the HSCs ACOP L24 to carry out regular and proper cleaning of ventilation and air conditioning systems. Failure to set-up and adhere to an adequate regular maintenance and monitoring regime could render insurance invalid in the event of a kitchen fire. 

DCH can monitor and maintain your kitchen extraction system to ensure that it always in good working order and complies with regulatory guidelines. Our services include regular cleaning, as well as small remedial refurbishment such as the relocation of grilles or diffusers, renewing fire dampers and air handling units.