TR19 Cleaning
TR19 cleaning refers to the professional cleaning of kitchen extraction systems in accordance with the TR19 guidelines. These guidelines, published by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA), set the standard for how kitchen ventilation systems should be cleaned and maintained to reduce fire risk and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
This service covers the full extraction system, including canopies, ductwork, fans and filters, and is designed to meet the expectations of insurers, fire officers and environmental health inspectors. If you operate a commercial kitchen, regular TR19-compliant cleaning is essential for staying on the right side of both safety regulations and your insurance policy.
Why it matters
TR19 is widely recognised as the standard for commercial kitchen ventilation cleaning. It is not a legal requirement on its own, but it is used by insurers and regulatory bodies as the benchmark for compliance. If your system is not cleaned to this standard, it can lead to:
Fire hazards due to grease build-up
Invalidated insurance in the event of a fire
Penalties or closures following inspections
Poor kitchen ventilation and hygiene
Health and safety breaches for staff and customers
By following TR19 guidance, your business can demonstrate due diligence and reduce the risk of operational disruption.
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What is TR19?
While TR19 is not a law, it is treated as an industry standard. Many insurers will expect your cleaning provider to follow TR19, and environmental health or fire safety officers may ask for evidence that your system has been cleaned to this standard.
TR19 is a set of best practice guidelines developed by BESA for the cleaning and maintenance of kitchen extraction and ventilation systems. It outlines:
How often systems should be cleaned, based on kitchen usage
The methods and access requirements for proper cleaning
The documentation needed to prove compliance
The need for photographic evidence and post-clean reports
The Process
TR19 cleaning is a detailed and methodical process designed to meet the standards expected by insurers and regulators. It involves more than a basic clean, every part of the kitchen extraction system must be thoroughly cleaned, documented and verified. Our team follows each step carefully to ensure your system is safe, compliant and performing as it should.
Initial Assessment
We start by inspecting your kitchen extraction system to determine access points, levels of build-up and any areas that may present a risk. This helps us plan the cleaning approach and identify whether access panels are needed.
Planning and Preparation
Before cleaning begins, we prepare the workspace and ensure equipment and surrounding areas are protected. We also review safety requirements and confirm that all areas of the system can be reached.
Comprehensive Cleaning
All elements of the extraction system, including the canopy, filters, ductwork and extraction fan, are cleaned using specialist tools and degreasers. This step removes the grease and residues that pose a fire risk and restrict airflow.
Post-Clean Certification
Following the clean, we produce a full TR19-compliant report. This includes before-and-after photographs, notes on the condition of the system and confirmation that the work meets the expected standard.
Ongoing Maintenance Planning
We can help you establish a cleaning schedule based on your kitchen’s activity level and compliance needs, ensuring your system stays safe and ready for inspection at all times.
Frequently asked questions
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