Every service filed before you leave the site.

Dates it counts

1. Six-month service: 6 months from the last service.From Protection of Kitchen Cooking Equipment, citing NFPA 96 (2011) 11.2.1 (Minnesota Dept of Health), checked Oct 28, 2026.
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2. Fusible link replacement: 6 months from the links last replaced.From Fire extinguishing systems for commercial cooking (Grinnell Mutual loss-control bulletin), checked Oct 28, 2026. Some records run on a different interval, which the app applies from the record.
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3. Cylinder hydrostatic test: 12 years from the last hydrostatic test.From Protection of Kitchen Cooking Equipment, citing NFPA 17A (2009) 7.5.1 (Minnesota Dept of Health), checked Oct 28, 2026.
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1. Automatic wet and dry chemical systems over commercial cooking are to be listed to UL 300.From Fire extinguishing systems for commercial cooking (Grinnell Mutual loss-control bulletin) (a summary of the standard), checked Oct 28, 2026.
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2. Minnesota's guide places the UL 300 listing requirement in NFPA 96 (2011) 10.2.3.From Protection of Kitchen Cooking Equipment, citing NFPA 96 (2011) 10.2.3 (Minnesota Dept of Health) (a summary of the standard), checked Oct 28, 2026.
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3. The system is inspected and serviced at least every six months by the manufacturer or its authorized installer or service company.From Fire extinguishing systems for commercial cooking (Grinnell Mutual loss-control bulletin) (a summary of the standard), checked Oct 28, 2026.
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4. Metal alloy links are replaced at least every six months; other link types and bulbs are examined and cleaned or replaced at least once a year (NFPA 96 (2011) 11.2.4, as Minnesota cites it).From Protection of Kitchen Cooking Equipment, citing NFPA 96 (2011) 11.2.4 (Minnesota Dept of Health) (a summary of the standard), checked Oct 28, 2026.
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5. A fusible link that comes off is destroyed so it cannot go back on.From Fire extinguishing systems for commercial cooking (Grinnell Mutual loss-control bulletin) (a summary of the standard), checked Oct 28, 2026.
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6. System agent containers carry a hydrostatic test no more than 12 years old.From Bulletin 2001-2, inspection of range hood suppression systems (New Jersey Division of Fire Safety) (a summary of the standard), checked Oct 28, 2026.
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7. Each service leaves a tag on the system with the date and the initials of the technician.From Fire extinguishing systems for commercial cooking (Grinnell Mutual loss-control bulletin) (a summary of the standard), checked Oct 28, 2026.
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8. The company doing the six-month service gives the kitchen a certificate of inspection; some cities want a copy sent to them.From Protection of Kitchen Cooking Equipment, citing NFPA 96 (2011) 11.2.8 (Minnesota Dept of Health) (a summary of the standard), checked Oct 28, 2026.
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9. A written record of every test and inspection stays on the premises for the fire official.From Bulletin 2001-2, inspection of range hood suppression systems (New Jersey Division of Fire Safety) (a summary of the standard), checked Oct 28, 2026.
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10. In Minnesota the state fire code keeps this documentation on the premises for at least 3 years. This is a state rule; check your own jurisdiction.From Protection of Kitchen Cooking Equipment (Minnesota Dept of Health) (a summary of the standard), checked Oct 28, 2026.
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11. Between services the kitchen inspects the system monthly: armed, pull station clear, seals and tag in place, gauge in range, caps on.From Protection of Kitchen Cooking Equipment, citing NFPA 17A (2009) 7.2.2 (Minnesota Dept of Health) (a summary of the standard), checked Oct 28, 2026.
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12. When cooking equipment under an existing system is moved or replaced, the system is re-evaluated against UL 300.From Fire extinguishing systems for commercial cooking (Grinnell Mutual loss-control bulletin) (a summary of the standard), checked Oct 28, 2026.
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