How Do I Renovate My Kitchen To Be Fire Safe?

8/21/2023 (Permalink)

If you've experienced a kitchen fire recently and are planning your renovation, fire safety will undoubtedly be at the top of your mind! That's understandable. 

SERVPRO can help you here. We have years of experience with fire damage restoration, and we know what causes fires most often and how to prevent them. We also provide building services for all restoration situations, including fire. 

Let's talk about some restoration choices we recommend to help you keep your kitchen protected from fire in the future.

Which Restoration Choices Does SERVPRO Recommend To Help Keep My Kitchen Fire Safe?

Below are a few of our recommendations for creating a safer kitchen:

• Ensure you have AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet receptacles in your kitchen to prevent fires from arc faults due to faulty wiring and equipment. Test them regularly.
• Your renovation company can use fire-resistant materials during your kitchen renovation.
• Good general lighting, supplemented with proper task lighting focused on work surfaces, will significantly decrease the chance of injury while preparing a meal.
• A fire extinguisher should be installed near a room exit, away from cooking equipment, and clearly visible. Never locate an extinguisher near or under a cooktop or range, which is the most likely source of a fire. An extinguisher stored in that area would be unreachable if a fire occurred in those areas.

Why Should I Choose SERVPRO Of Hermitage/Donelson For My Fire Damage Restoration Project?

SERVPRO of Hermitage/Donelson specializes in fire and water damage restoration. We have specific damage restoration training, personnel, and equipment and can quickly restore your home to pre-fire condition.

• We Provide 24-Hour Emergency Service
• We Are Faster to Disasters of Any Size 
• We're Locally Owned and Operated
• We Are Trusted Leaders in the Restoration Industry
• Our Team Comprises Highly Trained Fire Restoration Technicians

SERVPRO of Hermitage/Donelson is locally owned and operated—so we are part of the Nashville community. We understand the stress and concerns that come with a disaster restoration project better than anyone, and our primary goal is to minimize the pain and confusion in your life and work and to make it "Like it never even happened."

This franchise is independently owned and operated.