Fire Safety Services for Northwest BC

At First Star Fire Safety, we’re committed to supporting the local communities of Northwest BC by providing essential Fire Safety Services

Make Fire Safety a Priority

Complete Fire Safety Support for Your Property

We are happy to take care of your property, reduce your liabilities and increase your safety.

Protect your commercial kitchen with dependable fire suppression services. We provide inspections, new system installations, repairs, maintenance, and system upgrades.

Maintain a safer, cleaner, and more reliable commercial kitchen ventilation system. We install, inspect, clean, maintain, and repair kitchen canopies and related exhaust equipment.

Keep your fire extinguishers ready when they are needed. First Star Fire Safety provides complete extinguisher sales and service for properties throughout Northwest BC.

When urgent fire safety support is needed, First Star Fire Safety provides emergency callouts for businesses and commercial properties

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Our Works

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Why Choose Us

Cost-Effective Solutions

Practical fire safety and maintenance services designed to protect your property and help prevent costly disruptions.

Reduced Fire Hazards

Regular inspections, cleaning, and maintenance help reduce grease buildup and other fire risks in commercial kitchens.

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Reliable Operations

Well-maintained suppression, canopy, and ventilation systems help keep your kitchen operating safely and efficiently.

Healthier, More Hygienic Kitchens

Professional canopy and exhaust-system cleaning helps remove grease and contaminants for a cleaner kitchen environment.

Fire Safety Experience You Can Count On

First Star Fire Safety provides dependable service that helps protect properties, businesses, and communities across Northwest BC.

40+

Years of Experience

20

Communities

1000+

Inspections

15+

Years of installing systems

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Are all restaurant hoods required to be cleaned every six months?

No. Under the BC Fire Code and NFPA 96, inspection frequency depends on the type and volume of cooking. Cleaning is required when grease accumulation is identified and before the system becomes heavily contaminated.

How often should a moderate-volume commercial kitchen be inspected?

According to the NFPA 96 grease-buildup inspection schedule, moderate-volume commercial cooking systems are generally inspected every six months.

How often should a high-volume restaurant kitchen be inspected?

Under NFPA 96, high-volume operations—including charbroiling, wok cooking and 24-hour cooking—are generally inspected every three months.

Is the restaurant owner or building owner responsible?

Under NFPA 96, Section 4.1.5, responsibility ultimately belongs to the system owner unless it has been transferred in writing to a tenant, management company or another party with operational control.

Can missing maintenance affect an insurance claim?

It may. Coverage depends on the specific policy and circumstances. Current service records help demonstrate due diligence, while failure to comply with applicable maintenance or policy requirements could complicate a claim. Owners should confirm their obligations with their insurer.

Does NFPA 96 establish the grease-trap cleaning schedule?

No. NFPA 96 addresses commercial cooking ventilation and fire protection. Grease-trap frequency depends on the interceptor, kitchen usage, wastewater conditions and applicable local requirements.