Local Fire Departments Now  
Require Upgrade to the UL300 Standard

What is  UL 300?

According to the Fire Equipment Manufacturers' Association,
"UL 300 is a standard developed by Underwriters Laboratories,Inc. (UL) entitled 'Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Restaurant Cooking Areas'. UL 300's effective date was November 21,1994.

All new Restaurant cooking area fire protection systems manufactured after the effective date must comply with UL 300 to qualify for a UL Listing."

Why was it introduced?

"Manufacturers of restaurant cooking area fire protection systems have achieved more effective means of suppressing cooking area fires by developing equipment that meets the UL 300 requirements, keeping pace with changes made to cooking equipment, cooking media, and methodology." 

Translation:
Old dry- chemical hood systems won't put out fires in the new high temperature oils.
You need to update your fire protection now.

When will it apply?   

"In the interest of promoting the use of the most current fire protection technology-to protect lives, property, and the environment from harm by fire-FEMA strongly recommends that pre-UL 300 restaurant cooking area fire protection systems be upgraded to a system that meets the UL 300 standard when:

• Any Changes are made to the original installation of cooking appliances and the hoods/ducts within the protected area, or the addition of cooking appliances requiring protection, or a change to vegetable-based cooking oils; or

• The manufacturer or the restaurant cooking area fire protection system or another fire protection expert recommends upgrading the system; or

• The local enforcement authorities, insurance company, or other authority requires or recommends upgrading the system." 
  Fire departments have put this in effect over most of the state. 
  Act now, in order to stay in compliance!  

Which Cities now require UL 300? 
Which local fire departments now require UL 300?

Contact AAA Fire & Safety for your UL 300 upgrade, and information. We are prepared to help you meet these requirements now.

Take a look at a UL 300 Approved System