Opening a New Restaurant in Derby? A Gas Safety Checklist Before You Start Trading
Opening a new restaurant, café, pub or takeaway comes with a long list of jobs. One area that shouldn’t be left until the last minute is your commercial gas installation and catering equipment.
Whether you’re fitting out a new kitchen or taking over an existing food business, here are some important checks to consider before you start trading.
Check Existing Catering Equipment
If appliances have been left by the previous operator, don’t assume they’re ready to use. Commercial ovens, ranges, fryers, grills and other gas equipment may have been unused, altered or poorly maintained.
Second-hand equipment should also be properly checked before being connected and put into service.
Check Ventilation and Extraction
Commercial catering equipment and kitchen ventilation work closely together. If you’re changing the kitchen layout, adding appliances or increasing the amount of equipment, the existing extraction and ventilation arrangements may also need consideration.
Check the Gas Interlock System
Commercial kitchens commonly have systems designed to link the gas supply with the mechanical ventilation.
If you’re taking over an existing kitchen, make sure the interlock system is operating correctly. If you’re creating or significantly altering a kitchen, its requirements should be considered during the planning stage.
Know How to Isolate the Gas
Relevant staff should know where the emergency gas isolation control is located and what to do if there is a suspected gas problem.
It’s a simple point but one that’s easily overlooked when you’re concentrating on getting a new restaurant open.
Don’t Forget the Boiler
If the premises has an existing commercial boiler, check its condition and servicing history too. Finding out that your heating or hot-water system has a problem after opening can cause unnecessary disruption.
Use a Suitably Qualified Commercial Gas Engineer
Commercial catering gas work requires the appropriate knowledge and qualifications. Always ensure the engineer carrying out the work is Gas Safe registered and suitably qualified for the particular commercial equipment involved.
Commercial Catering Gas Services in Derby
DHC Heating provides commercial gas, heating and catering equipment services to businesses throughout Derby and the surrounding areas.
Whether you’re taking over an existing restaurant, fitting out a new commercial kitchen or installing catering equipment, getting the gas installation checked early can help avoid problems as your opening date approaches.
Opening a new food business in Derby? Contact DHC Heating to discuss your commercial gas and catering equipment requirements.
For a free no obligation quote or more information on our Commercial Gas Services in Derby services call:
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