Pre-Engineered Systems

Restaurant hood suppression, CO2 systems, foam systems, spray booth, and marine fire protection.

NFPA 17 NFPA 17A NFPA 96

Pre-engineered fire suppression systems are factory-designed, tested, and listed for specific applications. They arrive as complete packages, detection, agent storage, piping, and nozzles, ready for installation in your specific configuration. IFS inspects, services, and installs pre-engineered systems for restaurants, industrial facilities, and marine applications throughout the Central Coast.

Applications

  • Restaurant kitchen hoods - wet chemical systems that protect cooking equipment, exhaust hoods, and duct runs. Required by NFPA 96 and local fire codes for all commercial cooking operations.
  • CO2 total flooding systems - pre-engineered packages for enclosed hazards like generator rooms, electrical vaults, and equipment enclosures
  • Foam suppression systems - for flammable liquid storage, loading docks, and industrial processes involving combustible liquids
  • Spray booth suppression - protecting automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing paint operations
  • Storage locker systems - suppression for flammable material cabinets and storage rooms
  • Marine fire protection - engine room, galley, and machinery space suppression for commercial vessels and marinas

Restaurant Hood Systems

Every commercial kitchen in California needs a listed hood suppression system. IFS installs Amerex and Kidde kitchen systems and performs the semi-annual inspections required by NFPA 17A and your local fire marshal.

Our service includes nozzle alignment verification, fusible link replacement, agent level checks, and functional discharge tests. We also coordinate with your hood cleaning company to ensure the system is properly restored after duct cleaning.

Why Pre-Engineered

Pre-engineered systems cost less than custom-engineered alternatives and install faster because the design is already listed and tested. The trade-off is that they must be used within their listing parameters. IFS evaluates your application to confirm a pre-engineered system is the right fit, and when it isn’t, we design a custom solution.

We serve: Ventura , Oxnard , Thousand Oaks , Camarillo , Simi Valley , Moorpark , Santa Barbara , Goleta , Carpinteria , Santa Maria , Lompoc and surrounding communities in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does a restaurant hood system need to be inspected?
NFPA 96 requires kitchen hood suppression systems to be inspected and serviced every six months by a qualified technician. During each service, fusible links are replaced, agent levels are verified, nozzle alignment is checked, and the gas shutoff is tested.
What is UL 300 compliance?
UL 300 is the testing standard for pre-engineered fire suppression systems used over commercial cooking equipment. Systems installed after November 1994 must meet UL 300, which requires wet chemical agents. If your kitchen still has a dry chemical system over cooking equipment, it needs to be upgraded.
What types of businesses need pre-engineered fire suppression?
Any business with commercial cooking equipment needs kitchen hood suppression. Pre-engineered systems also protect paint spray booths, industrial equipment enclosures, generator rooms, marine engine rooms, and flammable storage areas. IFS evaluates your application to determine if a pre-engineered system fits.

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