Ceasefire Watermist Kitchen Fire Suppression System

The Ceasefire Watermist Kitchen Fire Suppression System is an automatic, fixed fire suppression solution designed specifically for commercial kitchen environments. It is LPCB certified and uses fine watermist — droplets broken down to less than 70 microns — to suppress fires across the full range of cooking appliances found beneath a commercial extraction canopy. The system operates automatically on detection, without requiring manual intervention from kitchen staff.

Detection is handled by a heat-sensing tube that runs the length of the kitchen hood, providing continuous, uniform coverage rather than relying on discrete point detectors. This approach means the system responds to heat developing anywhere along the canopy, which is particularly relevant in busy kitchens where cooking positions may shift over time. On activation, the watermist both suppresses flame and delivers significant cooling, which reduces the risk of re-ignition — a common concern with fat and oil fires.

From an operational standpoint, the key practical advantages are:

• Automatic activation requires no action from kitchen staff during an incident
• Uniform hood detection removes blind spots regardless of cooking station layout
• Watermist causes significantly less collateral damage than wet chemical or dry powder alternatives
• Effective across deep-frying, grilling, roasting, shallow-frying, and sautéing
• Faster return to service after an activation compared to many conventional systems

Installation requires integration with the kitchen's extraction canopy and an adequate mains water supply. The system should be installed and commissioned by a qualified fire suppression engineer, and placement of discharge nozzles will need to account for the specific layout and appliance positions in your kitchen. Compliance with local fire regulations and insurance requirements should be confirmed prior to installation. Ongoing maintenance and periodic inspection are required to keep the system in valid certified condition.

This type of system is well suited to commercial kitchens of most sizes — from small café kitchens through to high-volume restaurant and pub kitchen operations — where cooking with oils and fats presents a routine fire risk. Sites with particularly large or complex canopy arrangements, or multiple cooking zones, should seek a detailed site survey to ensure the system is correctly specified for the coverage required.

Fire suppression is a safety-critical purchase, and getting the specification right first time matters considerably. If you would like to talk through your kitchen layout and requirements, the team is happy to help you understand what is involved before you commit.