Class K Fire Extinguishers
Amerex Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers for Commercial Kitchen Protection in the USA
Tesla Fire Systems supplies Amerex Class K fire extinguishers for commercial kitchens where vegetable oils, animal oils, cooking fats and grease create specialized fire hazards.
Class K wet chemical extinguishers are designed for commercial cooking environments including restaurants, cafeterias, commercial kitchens, catering operations, food trucks and other facilities using high-temperature cooking equipment.
Amerex Class K Fire Extinguisher
- Wet chemical extinguisher designed for Class K commercial cooking fires
- Intended for fires involving vegetable oils, animal oils and cooking fats
- Suitable for commercial fryers and grease-producing cooking equipment
- Ideal for restaurants, cafeterias, catering facilities and commercial kitchens
- Commercial-grade Amerex fire protection equipment
- Designed for placement near applicable commercial cooking hazards
Class K Fire Extinguisher Requirements for Commercial Kitchens
U.S. safety guidance recognizes Class K fire extinguishers for commercial cooking hazards involving vegetable oils, animal oils and cooking fats.
- OSHA: OSHA guidance identifies Class K extinguishers for applicable restaurant kitchens and commercial cooking hazards.
- Maximum Travel Distance: OSHA guidance states that the maximum travel distance to a Class K extinguisher is 30 feet and references NFPA 10 requirements for Class K hazards.
- U.S. Fire Administration / FEMA: Class K extinguishers are identified for fires involving vegetable oils, animal oils and fats in cooking appliances.
- 29 CFR §1910.157: Employers must select and distribute portable fire extinguishers based on the classes of anticipated workplace fires and the hazards involved.
OSHA — Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA — 29 CFR §1910.157
U.S. Fire Administration / FEMA — Fire Extinguishers
Commercial Kitchen Fire Protection
- Amerex commercial kitchen fire extinguisher
- Wet chemical protection for Class K cooking hazards
- Suitable for restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, schools, institutional kitchens and food-service operations
- Protection for vegetable oil, animal oil and cooking fat fires
Common Commercial Kitchen Applications
Restaurant Fryer Stations
Designed for commercial cooking areas using deep fryers and high-temperature cooking oils.
Restaurants
Suitable for commercial restaurant kitchens where cooking fats, oils and grease are regularly used.
Food Trucks
Suitable for mobile commercial kitchens using fryers, grills and other cooking equipment.
Institutional Kitchens
Suitable for schools, hospitals and other facilities operating commercial cooking equipment.
Hotel & Banquet Kitchens
Designed for commercial food-service environments with multiple cooking stations and high-volume cooking.
Cafeterias & Catering
Appropriate for commercial cafeterias and catering kitchens using cooking oils and fats.
Need a Class K Fire Extinguisher?
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