New Standard from Last Update.

1. SCOPE

1.1 This standard covers the types of fire hazard and fire-related hazard posed by the kitchen area which is equipped with commercial cooking facilities and equipment.

1.2 It also covers the fire safety requirements to be maintained in the kitchen areas to avoid damage and loss of property.

1.3 This standard is applicable to those commercial kitchens serving in centrally air-conditioned buildings such as kitchens of starred hotels, food courts, malls, banquet halls and restaurants. It is strongly advised that other types of kitchens in nonair- conditioned buildings should also suitably utilize the provisions of this standard with further supplementary material.

2. REFERENCES

The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions, which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the edition indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision, and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent edition of standards.