TR19 is the industry-leading guidance for the hygiene of kitchen extract systems, published by BESA (the Building Engineering Services Association). It sets the cleaning frequencies, methods and documentation standards that UK insurers, fire authorities and environmental health officers use as their reference point.
We arrange TR19-focused kitchen extract cleaning quotes across Cardiff and South Wales, connecting food businesses with specialist providers who understand the scope, the access requirements and the certification involved.
What TR19-focused cleaning involves
Unlike a surface canopy wipe-down, a TR19-focused clean addresses the entire extract pathway — the canopy and plenum, the full ductwork run to the external discharge point, and the extraction fan and housing. Grease-depth readings are taken before and after, photographs are recorded at access points, and you receive a certificate of compliance.
Why it protects your business
Most commercial kitchen insurance policies require extract systems to be maintained to a recognised standard. After a fire involving grease ignition, a loss adjuster will ask for your cleaning records. Documented TR19 cleaning is the evidence that keeps a claim valid — without it, a claim can be challenged or refused.
How often is TR19 cleaning required?
TR19 bases frequency on usage: light-use kitchens annually, moderate-use (most restaurants, pubs and hotels) every six months, and heavy-use operations such as takeaways and high-volume city-centre kitchens every three months.
Related: Kitchen Canopy Cleaning · Ductwork Cleaning · Extractor Fan Cleaning · TR19 Compliance Guide
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TR19 a legal requirement?
TR19 is a guidance standard rather than a law, but insurers and fire-risk assessors treat it as the benchmark for a properly maintained system. Without TR19-standard records, a fire claim can be challenged.
What's the difference between canopy cleaning and TR19 extract cleaning?
Canopy cleaning covers the visible hood and filters. TR19 extract cleaning covers the whole system — canopy, full ductwork run and fan — with grease readings and certification.
Do you provide a TR19 certificate?
Yes. Every TR19-focused clean arranged through us includes a compliance certificate with grease readings, photographs and a recommended next-service date.