Los Angeles Fire Protection Company Gives Five Reasons Why Some Restaurants Should Upgrade Fire Suppression Systems

    PLACENTIA, CA, July 18, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Nationwide Fire Protection Corp., a Los Angeles fire protection company, has identified five reasons why many restaurants and commercial kitchens should upgrade their fire protection systems.

These reasons address a handful of legal and safety requirements, said General Manager of Nationwide Fire Protection Corp. Massoud Farazandeh. NFP is an affiliate of American Professional Services (APS-Hoods), which opened a Placentia fabrication facility in 2009 to meet the growing demand for Los Angeles fire sprinkler system work.

The top five reasons are:

1. A growing number of fire equipment distributors refuse to service and repair dry systems in restaurants because of the liability involved with working on out-of-date systems that lack support from the manufacturer.

2. It can improve a restaurant's bottom line. Most businesses can't afford to be closed for days or weeks while cleanup and repair is performed after fire breaks out. Installing systems that prevent extensive damage reduces the likelihood of this happening.

3. The law demands it. UL 300, Fire Testing of Fire Extinguishing Systems for Protection of Restaurant Cooking Areas, went into effect in 1994, which outlines improved testing requirements.

4. UL 300 systems are more beneficial to restaurant owners, as they save on cleanup costs when the system is used because they discharge only onto protected equipment.

5. Manufacturers don't make dry chemical systems anymore, which makes it harder to repair those systems due to the scarcity of replacement parts.

"Upgrading to UL 300 standards is a wise choice not only because the law requires it, but these standards bring benefits to the customer," said Farazandeh, a Los Angeles fire suppression system expert. "Systems that meet UL 300 standards cost less to clean if they discharge and they are easier to use."

More fire departments throughout the state of California are directing their attention to restaurants that have failed to meet this safety standard, and that could spell trouble for those restaurant owners, he said.

While responding to calls for Los Angeles sprinkler fire system sales, repair and installation work, Farazandeh has found a number of restaurants that don't meet the current standard, he said.

"We are anxious to work with these restaurants to get them current on this important fire safety equipment," Farazandeh said.

Learn More
If you need additional information about UL 300, general fire protection, Nationwide Fire Protection's services, or you would like more information about the company, call (800) 750-7055, or visit the company's Web site: http://www.nationwidefireprotection.com/

About Nationwide Fire Protection Corp.
Chief Executive Officer Massoud Farazandeh founded Nationwide Fire Protection Corp. in 1989 and grew the business into a national leader in fire protection and hood sale of restaurants and facilities. In August 2009, he opened a satellite location in Placentia, CA. The company's comprehensive service offerings enable businesses to do what they do best, which is to focus on their customers and their business. In turn, NFP focuses on what it knows best- keeping businesses in compliance and ensuring the safety of restaurants, staff and patrons.

NFP prides itself on providing exemplary service, offers a quality guarantee and maintains a dependable and highly qualified staff. All crew members are professionally trained to comply with the National Fire Prevention Association Standards and state and local codes.

Nationwide Fire Protection is fully insured and bonded. It is licensed in fire protection contracting in addition to our licensure in the mechanical and electrical fields.

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