Information about the BESA TR19®
The BESA TR19® standards serve as the industry benchmark for the cleaning and maintenance of ventilation systems. Adhering to these standards is essential for ensuring indoor air quality and, most critically, fire safety within your facility.
The regulations are divided into two primary categories:
TR19® Grease
This focus area is dedicated to removing hazardous grease buildup in commercial kitchen extraction systems. To maintain compliance, grease levels must not exceed a mean of 200 microns between scheduled cleanings.
TR19® Air
This ensures that general ventilation ductwork complies with BS EN 15780, maintaining healthy air quality standards, particularly in high-risk environments.
To meet legal obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and satisfy insurance requirements, kitchen extract systems must be cleaned at specific intervals based on usage:
Heavy use (12–16 hours/day): Every 3 months.
Moderate use (6–12 hours/day): Every 6 months.
Light use (2–6 hours/day): Every 12 months.
A vital component of our service is post-clean verification. We provide full documentation, including photographic evidence and “before and after” measurements, to confirm that your system is fully compliant.
Get in touch with us to schedule an inspection or discuss a maintenance plan tailored to your specific requirements.