Compliance & Standards
Engineering With Compliance in Mind.
Understanding the standards and safety considerations that matter in commercial kitchen work.
Compliance Should Be Considered From the Start
Commercial kitchen ventilation, fire protection and material choices can have regulatory and project-specific implications. We consider relevant standards as part of the work - specific certifications are confirmed against project documentation rather than assumed.
AS 1668.2 - Mechanical Ventilation in Commercial Kitchens
Kitchen ventilation affects extraction and air movement, and the role of canopies and ductwork in removing cooking smoke, grease and odours. It needs to be considered in project planning - our canopy and ductwork capability sits within that planning process.
What the customer should ask
- • What cooking equipment is being installed?
- • What extraction requirement applies?
- • Where does the exhaust system terminate?
- • What other trades need coordination?
AS 1530 - Fire Performance & Wall Systems
Fire performance testing and assessment is relevant to wall and material systems. Our stainless steel wall panels use a fire-rated board component - the regulatory concept and any specific certification held for a project are two separate things, and we’ll confirm the latter against your project’s documentation.
Other Standards & Safety Considerations
Depending on the project, other considerations can include food-safe and hygienic materials, workplace health and safety, installation coordination with other trades, and building or project-specific requirements.
Certifications & Documentation
Once documents are supplied, statuses will be replaced with actual verified details.
Why Compliance Matters to You
Safety
Supports safer commercial working environments.
Project Approval
Relevant requirements can influence project planning and approvals.
Insurance
Project documentation and compliant work can matter to insurance arrangements.
Coordination
Ventilation and wall systems can affect other trades and equipment layouts.
Long-Term Operation
A properly considered installation reduces avoidable project issues.
Compliance Checklist
- Equipment list identified
- Canopy requirement identified
- Duct route considered
- Wall system requirement identified
- Installation scope agreed
- Relevant project standards identified
- Documentation requirements clarified
Frequently Asked Questions
AS 1668.2 is the Australian Standard covering mechanical ventilation in commercial kitchens - removing cooking smoke, grease and odours.
Let's Discuss the Project Scope
Tell us about your kitchen requirement and we'll talk through what's relevant.
No obligation. We’ll get back to you.