Hood Suppression System — Semi-Annual Inspection
Your fire suppression system must be inspected and certified every 6 months by a licensed contractor. This is one of the most frequently requested documents by fire marshals and insurers.
What Is the Semi-Annual Hood Suppression Inspection?
The automatic wet-chemical fire-suppression system inside your exhaust hood must be inspected and certified every 6 months by a licensed fire-suppression contractor, under NFPA 17A. Your local fire marshal and your insurer both enforce this.
Who Performs It
A contractor licensed in your state to service fire-suppression systems. Confirm they are authorized for your system brand (Ansul, Amerex, Buckeye, etc.).
What the Inspector Checks
- Wet-chemical agent at required charge level
- Nozzles clean, unobstructed, aimed at cooking surfaces
- Fusible links / heat detectors intact and within service life
- Manual pull station accessible and labeled
- Fuel shut-off (gas/electric) connected and functional
- Current inspection tag affixed
Why It Matters
A system overdue for inspection is non-compliant; the fire marshal can require you to stop cooking until it is certified. Missing reports can also void fire coverage.
What SpoonSeal tracks
The document(s) you upload for this requirement, with automatic renewal/expiration tracking (Current, Due Soon, Expired). Where the city publishes health-inspection results (e.g., NYC and Chicago), SpoonSeal syncs them automatically; elsewhere they can be added manually.
Stay ahead of this requirement
SpoonSeal stores your documents, tracks expirations, and reminds you before anything lapses — so you are always inspection-ready.
Get started free →This guide is informational and not legal advice. Always confirm current requirements with the official agency linked above.