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RESTAURANTS / COMMERCIAL KITCHENS
BOILER / MECHANICAL ROOMS
Mechanical rooms are often forgot about as unsafe spaces. Since Methane and/or Propane
are commonly used for heating, a leak can become catastrophic. If the gases are not fully
combusted a harmful poisonous gas can result in Carbon Monoxide. Carbon Monoxide
poisoning can become fatal if concentrations become high enough.
Chillers are also found in mechanical rooms and have the potential to leak
refrigerant gases and that can become costly and extremely hazardous.
PER OSHA – 50ppm of CO Permissible Exposure Level over 8 hours.
COMMON GASES:
Carbon Monoxide, Combustibles, Refrigerants
MACURCO PRODUCTS:
CM-6 (CO), GD-6 (Combustibles), RD-6 (Refrigerants)
Appliances in kitchens such as grills, stoves, and fryers are often using natural gas
and/or propane for their heating source. Carbon Monoxide is a by-product of
these gases and if methane (natural gas) or propane leak it may cause an
explosion.
Legislation for commercial kitchens may change depending on the state
but following NFPA 54 regarding the National fuel gas code is a good
place to start.
COMMON GASES:
Carbon Monoxide, Combustibles
MACURCO PRODUCTS:
CM-6 (CO), GD-6 (Combustibles)
