Gas Interlock Systems

Technical Specifications
In September 2001 the British standard BS6173 was amended to provide users of gas fired catering equipment with protection against the effects of exposure to combustion gases which are created during the cooking process with the use of any type of gas.

BS6173 (2001) addresses these issues by requiring an interlock system installed into the gas supply system.

An interlocking system enables the isolation of the gas in the event of an emergency or extraction failure. A pressure switch is fitted to your extraction system and is connected to a gas solenoid valve; the pressure switch must detect your extraction system in full forking order, the interlock system will energise the gas solenoid and allow you to use your catering equipment. A stop button on the control panel is pressed in an emergency situation and the gas solenoid closes immediately.

** In a larger kitchen more than one stop buttons can be fitted at emergency exits.

How this affects your kitchen at your premises.
A new kitchen installation must have an interlocking system fitted. In existing kitchens a system must be fitted at the any of the following:

1. Major alterations are fitted or completed.
2. A new canopy is fitted.
3. More than half the cooking equipment is replaced.
4. Any new alterations to gas pipe work.

We also quote for pipe work alterations and for permanent make up air installations.

At Kaitakare we have engineers who specialise in gas interlocking systems and our prices are competitive.

Installations manly are usually completed in a day causing little disruption.

Contact Kaitakare to enquire if the above have implications on you!

Based in central Staffordshire, we provide Gas Interlock Systems to catering establishments across Stoke on Trent, Birmingham, the West Midlands and beyond.