Kitchen ventilating systems

Published: 15 April, 2007

New or upgraded schools where fresh produce can be prepared is now a priority, which means the standards will have to be met. The systems that are in place are outdated and are failing to meet British Standard BS 6173 which is to ensure efficient ventilation in kitchens. It's estimated that around 80% of schools are not up to this standard. If the schools kitchens do not pass this standard then they could be shut down, forcing the food to be brought in from outside sources at a higher price.

Most schools use gas cooking for the food. The cookers have to be correctly ventilated as part of Health and Safety requirements. Without these standards the risks to personal health, to food hygiene and to third parties are dramatically increased. In all cases efficient ventilation is needed, to expel fumes while bringing in clean comfortable air and a safe work environment. The biggest problem is that the schools cannot be refitted while they are open. All the work has to be carried out in the holidays. The amount of work will always be constricted by the time constraints.

Ledaire Fabrications’ extract hoods are manufactured in stainless steel, which is easy to clean and maintain. The hoods will last forever, the only thing that can fail is the exhaust system, which can be upgraded whenever necessary.

Tel: 020 8684 0197
ledaire@btclick.com

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