The Importance of Complying with Regulations

In the field of professional kitchens, every installation must be designed to ensure the safety of people and operational continuity. When a facility hosts the public or staff, it falls under the category of ERPs (Public Access Buildings), which are subject to strict fire protection regulations. This includes restaurants, hotels, schools, public institutions, central kitchens, and corporate restaurants.

What Article GC8 States in This Context

For these ERPs, Article GC8 of the fire safety regulations specifically governs automatic extinguishing systems in professional kitchens.

“Extinguishing means: Large kitchens, reheating offices, and each cooking station must include extinguishing systems adapted to the risks involved. In open large kitchens and cooking stations, automatic extinguishing devices suitable for oil fires must be installed directly above open fryers.”

Article GC8: Nobel K, the Certified Solution for ERP Kitchens

With our Nobel K automatic extinguishing system, we fully comply with the requirements of Article GC8 applicable to ERPs. This system is certified according to the European LPCB LPS 1223 standard, an internationally recognized benchmark known for its rigor in performance, reliability, and safety. This certification confirms that Nobel K meets the requirements of an automatic, fixed, reliable device, adapted to the specific risks of professional kitchens and compliant with the expectations of authorities, insurers, and inspection bodies. By choosing Nobel K, we ensure total compliance with Article GC8 while providing a high level of fire protection, validated by a trusted standard.

Institutional and Demanding References That Prove Our Reliability

Many public and institutional stakeholders, subject to strict regulatory obligations, have trusted us:

• INTERPOL, Lyon
• Ministry of the Interior, Paris
• ENSOSP (National School for Fire Officers
• ENSM (French Maritime Academy)
• Penitentiary centers and local authorities

In marine environments, our compliance adapts to extreme conditions, particularly in onboard kitchens where safety and mechanical resilience are crucial.

The Nobel K system is designed for the harshest maritime conditions and complies with DNV and Bureau Veritas certifications.

Some references:

• Corsica Línea ferry fleet (routes to Corsica, Algeria, and Tunisia)
• MN Tangara and MN Calao merchant ships (chartered for the French Armed Forces)
• Jean Ango dredger

Protect, Reassure, Last

Complying with Article GC8 and relying on LPS 1223 standards ensures:

• the safety of people
• insurance validity
• business continuity
• peace of mind for managers
• an image of excellence and reliability

For us, compliance is not just a selling point but a true commitment.

All our installations, whether in ERPs or specific environments, are carried out in strict compliance with Article GC8 and certified by LPS 1223.

GS Environnement: fire safety backed by solid and lasting standards.