Restaurant Fire Suppression System: Keep Your Kitchen Compliant & Safe

A commercial kitchen is a high-risk zone for fire hazards. With open flames, hot oils, and fast-paced operations, having a reliable restaurant fire suppression system isn’t just a precaution—it’s a necessity.

If you run a restaurant, café, or commercial food facility in Australia, understanding how fire suppression systems work—and how to source reliable components—is crucial for protecting your business, staff, and patrons.

This guide breaks down what makes a restaurant fire suppression system effective, and how Flexco, a division of MultiTorque, can supply high-quality parts to keep your kitchen compliant and safe.

What Is a Restaurant Fire Suppression System?

A restaurant fire suppression system is a specialized setup designed to automatically detect and extinguish fires in cooking areas—particularly over cooktops, fryers, grills, and ranges.

These systems usually include:

• Nozzles aimed at cooking surfaces

• Chemical suppressant tanks

• Heat detection tubing or sensors

• Manual pull stations

• Valves and actuators

• Fire-rated hosing and fittings

When heat or flame is detected, the system activates, releasing suppressant chemicals directly over the cooking surface while simultaneously shutting off the gas or electricity supply to prevent re-ignition.

Why Your Restaurant Needs One

In Australia, commercial kitchens are legally required to install and maintain approved fire suppression systems under local building and fire safety codes. But legal compliance is only part of the picture.

A properly functioning restaurant fire suppression system can:

• Save lives in an emergency

• Prevent catastrophic property damage

• Minimise downtime after an incident

• Protect against liability and insurance complications

• Keep staff and patrons safe

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Flexco Supplies the Parts That Power These Systems

Flexco doesn’t install full fire suppression systems—but we supply the components that make them reliable, safe, and compliant.

We provide:

• Stainless steel nozzles for accurate chemical dispersion

• Clamps, mounts, and brackets for secure installation

• Fire-rated hoses and fittings built to withstand high heat and pressure

• Manual actuators and tubing for system activation

• Chemical suppression-compatible accessories

• Replacement parts for maintenance teams and installers

By sourcing from trusted manufacturers and distributing from our hubs in Perth and Brisbane, we ensure restaurant operators and service providers across Australia can access high-quality fire protection parts quickly.

Who We Work With

Our components are used by:

• Restaurant fit-out teams

• Fire system installers

• Commercial kitchen contractors

• Maintenance companies

• Food trucks and mobile kitchens

Whether you're building a new system, replacing worn parts, or upgrading for better compliance, Flexco is your go-to source for the parts that matter.

What Makes Flexco Different?

• Expertise: Years of experience in fire protection components

• Quality: Only durable, tested materials suitable for hospitality environments

• Speed: Australia-wide shipping from Perth and Brisbane

• Support: A friendly, knowledgeable team ready to help

• Customization: We stock a wide range of components for mobile and fixed kitchen systems

  
  

Don't Leave Your Restaurant Unprotected

A fire suppression system is one of the most important safety investments you can make. Don’t wait for an inspection—or an incident—before taking action.

Flexco is here to ensure your kitchen’s fire suppression components are up to standard, reliable, and ready to respond when it counts.

Contact Us Today

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