ADD-ON SERVICE
KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION INSPECTION.
Semi-annual inspection and recharge of the Ansul or Amerex system above the hood. Required by NFPA 17A and most state fire codes. The single cleanest cross-sell to hood cleaning.
Typical pricing: $150–$400 per semi-annual inspection; $250–$800 for a full recharge after a discharge
BUNDLING
Why operators pair this with hood cleaning
Legally required every 6 months, and almost every hood cleaning job already pulls the suppression nozzles. Getting licensed to inspect the system yourself — or partnering with a local NAFED-certified tech — is the most predictable revenue stream in the trade.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Four things the marketing copy won't tell you
State fire-equipment-distributor licensing is required — not optional
Ansul R-102 is the dominant system, but you see Amerex and Pyro-Chem
Tamper seals, gauge readings, and nozzle blow-off caps are what an inspector actually checks
Recharging after a discharge is a separate, higher-margin line item
HIRING CHECKLIST
What to ask before you hire
✓State fire-equipment-distributor license (required)
✓NAFED or manufacturer-specific training
✓Written inspection report with findings + photos
✓Replacement parts available same-day for gauges, nozzles, fusible links
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