Protecting Farm Holiday Lets with Kitchen Fire Suppression

Kitchen Fire Suppression for Farm Holiday Lets and Staff Housing

Farmers who run holiday cottages, workers’ accommodation or small commercial kitchens are seeing a rise in kitchen fire risks. Cooking is still one of the most common causes of building fires, and in rural settings the damage can escalate before anyone even notices.

A domestic kitchen fire suppression system provides fast and reliable protection that does not rely on someone being present or reacting fast enough.

Why Farmers Should Look at Domestic Kitchen Fire Suppression

Many farms now operate holiday lets, staff houses or on-site kitchens for food production. These kitchens are often used by guests, seasonal workers or staff who cook at unpredictable times. That creates a higher chance of oil, hob or grill fires that can spread quickly. A domestic kitchen fire suppression system provides fast and reliable protection that does not rely on someone being present or reacting fast enough.

This applies to farms with holiday homes, workers’ housing, processing kitchens or tasting rooms. Any kitchen linked to your diversification plans benefits from built in fire protection.

How the Kitchen Suppression System Works

A fire breaks out on the hob due to hot cooking oil

The flames reach the Pneumatic Tubing that detects heat and activates the fire suppression system at 180℃

Once the system is activated, the suppressing agent is released through the nozzle on the cooker hood

Wet chemical agent is discharged through the nozzle, targeting the source of the flame, putting it out and cooling the heated oil

The fire is fully suppressed with the temperature of the oil reduced to prevent reignition

Fireward’s system sits discreetly inside the cooker hood or extraction area. It uses a heat sensing pneumatic detection tube that bursts when exposed to high temperatures. Once activated, it releases a Class F wet chemical agent directly onto the fire source through a nozzle. This chemical cools, suppresses and smothers oil and fat fires and prevents reignition.

The system works automatically. It does not require electrical power or manual input. This makes it ideal for rural buildings, remote holiday cottages or kitchens that are only used at certain times of the year.

Fire Risks in Farm Holiday Lets, Workers Housing and On-Site Kitchens

• Kitchens on farms face increased risk for several reasons.
• Guests or staff may not be familiar with the appliances.
• Cooking often involves high heat, grills and oils.
• Properties may be empty for long periods, which means fire blankets and handheld extinguishers might not be used in time.
• Timber buildings, older cottages and converted barns can burn fast if a fire takes hold.
  
  

A kitchen fire can destroy holiday income, damage staff accommodation and affect the wider farm site as well as reputation.

Built in Fire Protection for Farm Properties

A kitchen fire suppression system gives farmers immediate protection that fits neatly into existing kitchens. It activates without anyone being present. It uses a proven Class F agent that deals with oil and fat fires quickly. It reduces damage and keeps buildings safe for guests, staff and long-term tenants. It also supports compliance with insurance requirements for properties that are rented out.

This level of protection can also help start wider conversations about fire risks across the farm. Once the value of a kitchen system is clear, it becomes easier to look at protecting agricultural machinery such as combines, tractors, loaders, electric panels and solar installations.

Protect your assets with Fireward’s automatic fire suppression systems.