What is required to happen whenever cooking appliances are moved for maintenance or cleaning?

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What is required to happen whenever cooking appliances are moved for maintenance or cleaning?

Moving cooking appliances changes the layout the fire protection system was designed to protect. Because the suppression system, its nozzles, and the ductwork are arranged to cover specific appliances and grease accumulation patterns, relocating equipment for maintenance or cleaning requires a re-evaluation to confirm the system still provides the intended protection. A qualified person should verify that nozzle positions, coverage areas, clearances, and actuation lines are still correct for the new arrangement, and make any necessary adjustments so the system can reliably detect and suppress a grease fire. Doing nothing or simply leaving the appliances in a new location could create gaps in protection, while a complete replacement is not required unless the system is found to be damaged or noncompliant.

Moving cooking appliances changes the layout the fire protection system was designed to protect. Because the suppression system, its nozzles, and the ductwork are arranged to cover specific appliances and grease accumulation patterns, relocating equipment for maintenance or cleaning requires a re-evaluation to confirm the system still provides the intended protection. A qualified person should verify that nozzle positions, coverage areas, clearances, and actuation lines are still correct for the new arrangement, and make any necessary adjustments so the system can reliably detect and suppress a grease fire. Doing nothing or simply leaving the appliances in a new location could create gaps in protection, while a complete replacement is not required unless the system is found to be damaged or noncompliant.

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