Food Production Duct Cleaning
Specialist duct cleaning, kitchen extract cleaning and ventilation hygiene services for food production facilities. Helping manufacturers maintain HACCP, BRC and TR19 compliance.
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Food Production Duct Cleaning
The food manufacturing industry is the UK's largest manufacturing sector, accounting for around 15% of the country's total manufacturing output. Maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety and compliance is essential throughout the industry.
Food production facilities operate under some of the strictest hygiene and compliance standards of any industry. Clean ventilation systems play an essential role in protecting product quality, maintaining food safety and supporting compliance with industry regulations.
Dust, grease, flour, mould spores and other airborne contaminants can build up within oven extract systems, bakery flues, production line ventilation and kitchen extract systems. If left unchecked, these deposits can affect air quality, increase fire risk and compromise hygiene standards.
For engineering managers, technical managers and facilities teams, maintaining compliance is an ongoing responsibility. Ventilation hygiene forms an important part of HACCP plans, while many food manufacturers also need to demonstrate compliance with BRCGS requirements and customer audits through clear maintenance records and reporting.
Ferncroft provides specialist food production duct cleaning, kitchen extract cleaning, fire damper testing and ventilation hygiene services to help food manufacturers maintain safe, compliant production environments.
Every service is supported by detailed reports and certification, giving you a complete audit trail for inspections and customer requirements.
Whether you operate a bakery, food processing plant, commercial production facility or manufacturing site, our experienced engineers can develop a maintenance programme tailored to your equipment, production schedules and compliance obligations.
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Food production facilities rely heavily on kitchen extract and process extraction systems, making regular cleaning essential to reduce fire risk. Under TR19 Grease guidance, kitchen extract ductwork should be cleaned at appropriate intervals to prevent the build-up of grease deposits that can fuel the rapid spread of fire.
Recommended cleaning frequencies are based on usage:
- Heavy use (12 to 16 hours per day): at least every 3 months
- Moderate use (6 to 12 hours per day): at least every 6 months
- Light use (2 to 6 hours per day): at least once a year
Food production extract systems often process higher volumes of grease-laden air than standard commercial kitchens and may require a tailored cleaning programme to maintain fire safety and compliance. Ferncroft can assess your system and develop a maintenance schedule suited to your production environment.
Where dust, fumes, vapours or other hazardous substances are generated during food production, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations require employers to control employee exposure using suitable extraction systems.
To remain compliant, Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems should be thoroughly tested and examined at least every 14 months, or more frequently where required. Regular LEV testing helps ensure systems continue to operate efficiently and provide adequate protection for employees.
Our specialist engineers carry out comprehensive LEV testing, inspections and reporting, helping food manufacturers demonstrate compliance and maintain a safe working environment.
Fire dampers are a critical part of any building’s passive fire protection strategy. Installed within ventilation ductwork, they automatically close during a fire to help prevent flames and smoke spreading between compartments, protecting staff, visitors and property.
BS 9999 recommends that fire dampers are inspected, drop tested, cleaned and maintained at intervals of no more than 12 months to ensure they operate correctly when needed.
Ferncroft can locate existing fire dampers, install access panels where required and carry out comprehensive fire damper testing, cleaning and maintenance. Every inspection is fully documented, providing the certification and audit trail needed to demonstrate compliance.
Deep Cleaning Services for the Food Production Sector
Ferncroft provides specialist food production duct cleaning, kitchen extract cleaning, LEV testing and fire damper testing to help manufacturers maintain safe, hygienic and compliant production environments.
Our services are carried out in line with TR19 guidance, supporting compliance with fire safety, workplace health and safety, and food industry standards.
Contact our team to discuss a maintenance programme tailored to your facility.
