Service
Kitchen hood suppression inspection.
Semi-annual inspection and maintenance of your restaurant or food truck kitchen hood suppression system per NFPA 17A and NFPA 96. Compatible with all major brands — Ansul R-102, Buckeye Kitchen Mister, Range Guard, Pyrochem, Amerex, Kidde. Most customers bundle this with extinguisher inspection on the same visit.
What's included in a semi-annual inspection
- Visual inspection of cylinder, valve assembly, and pressure gauge
- Inspection of all detection cable, fusible links, and pulleys
- Replacement of all fusible links with current-year dated links
- Functional test of manual pull station and remote actuator
- Inspection of all nozzles for blockages, grease buildup, and proper coverage
- Inspection of gas shutoff valve, microswitch, and electrical interconnect
- Verification of nozzle aim and coverage per current cooking equipment
- Hood and duct grease check (recommend cleaning if approaching threshold)
- System tagged with current inspection date, next due date, technician number
- Photo documentation and written inspection report
NFPA 96 / 17A inspection schedule
| Hood suppression system | Every 6 months |
| Fusible links | Every 6 months |
| Cylinder hydrostatic test | Every 12 years |
| Hood/duct cleaning | By cooking volume |
We track your due dates and remind you when service is needed — no more scrambling before a health inspector visit.
Transparent hood inspection pricing
Pricing varies by hood size, system brand, and number of nozzles. We'll quote you a flat price before starting — never surprise invoices.
| Service | Sioux Falls Pricing |
|---|---|
| Hood suppression semi-annual inspection | $200–350 |
| Hood system agent recharge (Ansul/Buckeye) | $300–400 |
| Nitrogen cartridge replacement | $250–350 |
| Nozzle replacement (per nozzle) | $75–100 |
| Kitchen hood remodel / repiping | $500–1,500 |
| Fusible link replacement (each) | Included in inspection |
Most national chains charge 2–3x these rates. We're built to come in 20–30% below the chains while keeping every margin honest.
Brands we inspect and service
Any UL-300 listed wet chemical hood suppression system. The most common brands we see in Sioux Falls: