Phil Ackland's Inspector Course will help you understand the fire codes and standards for commercial kitchen systems. Learn how to inspect commercial kitchen exhaust and fire suppression systems, and learn what to look out for. The reality is many systems are improperly installed and maintained. This course is designed for fire prevention officers, building inspectors and designers.

This course takes you into commercial kitchen systems and onto rooftops to show you code deficiencies. By the end of the course students will be able to identify and evaluate common fire hazards in commercial kitchen systems. Guest speakers cover topics of special interest (available on a per course basis).

Scheduled Course Dates

March 15th – 16th  - Honolulu Hawaii

June 1st – 2nd  - Vancouver Island, British Columbia

June 28th – 29th  - New Westminster, British Columbia 

Fall of 2010 - Grande Prairie, Alberta

Course Curriculum       

Day One – In Class      

Introductions and Inspector Certification            

• Course overview            
• Explain course objectives      

Theory            

• Ventilation and fire safety            
• Common architectural and blueprint errors            
• Cooking equipment and the different by-products they create                  

Components and Installation Requirements            

• Exhaust systems and suppression systems            
• NFPA 96 and local fire/building codes            
• UL 300            
• K-class portable fire extinguishers            
• Auxiliary equipment            
• Need for proper access      

Inspector's Protocol            

• Key issues to watch for            
• Pre-construction checklist            
• Post-operational inspections                  

Responsibilities of Service Providers            

• Fixed pipe fire suppression systems            
• Water wash hood maintenance            
• Exhaust cleaning requirements            
• After service follow-up reporting            
• Question and Answer      

Day Two – Site Tours      

Site Tours            

• Review kitchen exhaust inspection sheet            
• Tour of actual kitchen exhaust systems        

Inspection of Commercial Kitchens            

• Teams prepare inspection reports            
• Review and critique inspection reports in class

Review of Common Non-compliant issues (as time allows)

Question and Answer    

Course Goals      

• Provide a basic understanding of how exhaust systems are constructed, installed and maintained.      
• Identify parts and function of common commercial kitchen exhaust and fire suppression systems.      
• Provide a basic understanding of codes and standards: NFPA 96, IMC, UL 300 and other code requirements.      
• Demonstrate how to inspect systems for the most critical problems.      
• Identity what the authority having jurisdiction should expect from fire suppression service providers and kitchen exhaust cleaners.    

Companion Text

This course reviews Phil Ackland's book Inspecting Commercial Kitchen Systems.  

To order your copy or read more on Phil Ackland's Inspector's Manual…        

Companion DVD

Inspecting Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems is a full-length training video that provides a clear understanding of how these systems are supposed to be constructed, installed and maintained.  

To order your copy or read more on Phil Ackland's Inspector's DVD…      

To arrange for a Phil Ackland's Inspector Course for your group CALL US TODAY toll free at: 1-888-537-4878 or email phil@philackland.com