Class K Extinguishers: A Manager’s Guide
What Class K is for, how it relates to fixed suppression and when trained staff should leave instead of fight the fire.
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Grease accumulation & cleaningControls, verification and manager checks.
Fire-safety publication series
Practical fire safety.
Built to be used.
Professional, visual fire-safety handbooks and operational resources for the people responsible for apartment buildings and restaurant operations.
Created by Matthew Merkley, a professional firefighter and fire-safety plan writer. About the author →
✓Searchable digital editions✓Practical visual guidance✓Instant digital access
Popular manager questions
Find the fire-safety answer you need.
Free, practical guidance for apartment-building and restaurant teams—plus printable tools you can use at work.
Impaired systemsFire watch proceduresOrganize patrols, document the watch and download a free log.Read the guide →Apartment buildingsFire doors and common deficienciesWhat managers should look for and when to arrange qualified service.Read the guide →RestaurantsRestaurant fire safety checklistCooking equipment, grease, suppression, staff readiness and more.Get the checklist →
Choose your path
One website. Two very different fire-safety environments.
Go directly to the guidance, tools and purchase options that match the operation you are responsible for.
Residential apartment buildings
Fire Safety Handbook
For owners, property managers, building managers, superintendents and facility staff.
✓ Fire protection systems✓ Inspections, deficiencies and records✓ Emergency procedures and fire watches✓ Fire Safety Plans and building operations
Explore Apartment Edition →
Restaurants · available now
Fire Safety Handbook for Restaurants
For restaurant owners, general managers, kitchen managers, supervisors and staff.
✓ Commercial cooking and grease hazards✓ Hoods, filters and ductwork✓ Kitchen suppression and Class K✓ Training, inspections and emergency response
Explore Restaurant Edition →
See the work inside
A handbook should feel useful before you read a single paragraph.
Real pages from the Restaurant Handbook and Resource Package show how complex fire-safety topics are turned into visual, manager-friendly guidance.
Designed visually.Complex fire-safety information organized for quick reference.
More than a code summary
A professional reference people can actually work with.
The handbooks organize systems, responsibilities, inspections, records and emergency actions into a clear structure so managers can find what they need quickly.
Clear responsibilitiesKnow who needs to do what.
Visual organizationBuilt for quick reference.
Operational focusGrounded in real work.
Jurisdiction-neutralUse alongside local requirements.
Restaurant edition
Commercial kitchens create a different fire-risk environment.
The Restaurant Handbook is built around the hazards and responsibilities restaurant teams actually manage—from cooking equipment and grease to suppression systems, staff training, closing checks, fire watches and emergency response.
Cooking equipmentGrease & exhaustClass KSuppression systemsStaff trainingFire drillsRecordsFire watches
48practical chapters
160finished PDF pages
18resource tools
Inside the Restaurant edition
See the level of detail before you buy.
Real pages from the finished handbook—not generic mockups.
Extinguisher selectionMatch equipment to the actual hazard.
Fire watches & impairmentsClear response and documentation guidance.
Manager inspection toolsPrintable and fillable operational forms.
Restaurant Resource Package
Turn guidance into repeatable daily actions.
The 18-tool Resource Package is available separately or with the Complete Package in printable and fillable formats.
Daily Opening Fire-Safety Checklist
Closing-Time Fire-Safety Checklist
Monthly Manager Inspection
Hood / Filter Cleaning Log
Suppression System Service Record
Fire Extinguisher Check Log
Employee Training Record
Fire Watch / Impairment Log
Helpful manager hints
Four small habits that prevent big gaps.
These are the kinds of practical reminders the site should deliver even when a visitor is not ready to buy.
01
Do not stop at “noted.”
When a deficiency is found, assign it, set a target date and verify closure. A recorded problem is still a problem.
Apartment manager guide →02
Complete the patrol first.
Fire-watch logs should record actual patrols and observations. Do not prefill future times.
Fire watch guide →03
Clean beyond what you can see.
A clean-looking hood does not prove the plenum, ductwork and exhaust fan are clean.
Grease & hood guide →04
Know when to leave.
Class K use is for trained and authorized personnel only when conditions are safe and the emergency procedure calls for it.
Class K guide →Free fire-safety resources
Start with something useful today.
Focused guides and checklists for common responsibilities—free to read and use.
Impairments
Fire Watch Guide
Practical guidance for documenting and managing a fire watch.
Open guide →Fire alarms
Fire Alarm Guide
A property-manager focused reference for alarm systems and responsibilities.
Open guide →Checklist
Apartment Fire Safety Checklist
A practical building checklist for routine fire-safety review.
Open checklist →Resource hub
More Free Resources
Browse all current Fire Safety Handbook guides, tools and checklists.
Browse resources →Practical article library
Useful answers that earn the next visit.
Focused articles give owners and managers a reason to come back, help search engines understand the site’s expertise, and connect readers naturally to the right handbook.
Restaurant kitchens
Restaurant exhaust systems
Grease & Hood Cleaning: What to Verify
Why the full exhaust path matters, what to review after cleaning and how to close out deficiencies.
Read guide →Apartment buildings
Fire Watch Guide for Property Managers
Assignments, patrols, actual-time logging, communication and restoration follow-through.
Read guide →Apartment buildings
Monthly Fire Safety Checks
A management-level review of exits, fire doors, equipment access, records and deficiency closure.
Read guide →
Restaurant operations
Opening & Closing Fire-Safety Checks
Catch problems before customers arrive and avoid leaving unattended hazards overnight.
Read guide →Battery charging
Lithium-Ion Battery Safety in Restaurants
Charging locations, suspect batteries, e-bikes and what to do when a battery is actively failing.
Read guide →From restaurant kitchen staff
Restaurant kitchen staff testimonial
“As a restaurant cook, I think this is an excellent handbook. It’s practical, easy to understand, and covers the fire-safety issues that matter in a real kitchen.”
ColeRestaurant Kitchen Staff
Purchase options
Choose the edition and package that fits.
All products are digital. Applicable taxes are calculated at checkout.
Restaurant products • USD pricing
Professional Handbook
Restaurant Handbook
The complete 48-chapter Fire Safety Handbook for Restaurants.
$59.99 USD
- 48 practical chapters
- Full-colour searchable PDF
- Commercial cooking, training & emergencies
- Single named-user licence
Operational Tools
Resource Package
18 reusable checklists, logs and quick-reference tools.
$29.99 USD
- Printable + fillable editions
- Opening, closing & monthly checks
- Fire watch, service & deficiency logs
- Single-building standalone licence
Complete Restaurant Package
Complete Package
The handbook plus printable and fillable Resource Package editions.
$79.99 USD
- 48-chapter handbook
- Printable Resource Package
- Fillable Resource Package
- Single named-user licence
Professional Handbook
Restaurant Handbook
The complete 48-chapter Fire Safety Handbook for Restaurants.
$79.99 CAD
- 48 practical chapters
- Full-colour searchable PDF
- Commercial cooking, training & emergencies
- Single named-user licence
Operational Tools
Resource Package
18 reusable checklists, logs and quick-reference tools.
$39.99 CAD
- Printable + fillable editions
- Opening, closing & monthly checks
- Fire watch, service & deficiency logs
- Single-building standalone licence
Complete Restaurant Package
Complete Package
The handbook plus printable and fillable Resource Package editions.
$104.99 CAD
- 48-chapter handbook
- Printable Resource Package
- Fillable Resource Package
- Single named-user licence
Professional Handbook
Apartment Handbook
The complete Residential Apartment Building Fire Safety Handbook.
$54.99 USD
- Practical full-colour handbook
- Fire systems, emergencies and inspections
- Instant PDF access
- One named-user licence
Operational Tools
Resource Package
Printable and fillable checklists, logs and building-ready forms.
$22.99 USD
- Printable + fillable editions
- Daily, weekly and monthly tools
- Fire watch and deficiency records
- One-building licence
Complete Apartment Package
Complete Bundle
The handbook plus the Apartment Resource Package.
$69.99 USD
- Complete handbook
- Printable resources
- Fillable resources
- One named-user licence
Professional Handbook
Apartment Handbook
The complete Residential Apartment Building Fire Safety Handbook.
$69.99 CAD
- Practical full-colour handbook
- Fire systems, emergencies and inspections
- Instant PDF access
- One named-user licence
Operational Tools
Resource Package
Printable and fillable checklists, logs and building-ready forms.
$29.99 CAD
- Printable + fillable editions
- Daily, weekly and monthly tools
- Fire watch and deficiency records
- One-building licence
Complete Apartment Package
Complete Bundle
The handbook plus the Apartment Resource Package.
$89.99 CAD
- Complete handbook
- Printable resources
- Fillable resources
- One named-user licence
Team & business licensing
Give your team one consistent fire-safety reference.
Choose Restaurant licensing with direct secure checkout, or review current Apartment team pricing and contact us for organization access.
Team licence
10 users
Licensed access for up to 10 named users. Choose the Handbook or Complete Package.
USD
CAD
Business licence
25 users
Broader named-user access for multi-location restaurant groups and organizations.
USD
CAD
Enterprise
50+ users
For larger portfolios, associations, training organizations and custom deployment requirements.
Request a custom quote →Team licence
10 users
Handbook: $495 USD / $630 CAD
Complete Bundle: $600 USD / $810 CAD
Business licence
25 users
Handbook: $1,100 USD / $1,400 CAD
Complete Bundle: $1,400 USD / $1,800 CAD
Enterprise
50+ users
For larger property portfolios, associations, training organizations or custom access requirements.
Request a custom quote →Individual Handbook and Complete Package licences are for one named user. Standalone Resource Package licensing is for one building. See the Terms of Use and Copyright Notice for the full licence wording.
Free manager tools
Useful first. Handbook when you need the full picture.
Start with a specific checklist or practical guide. Every free resource stands on its own and connects naturally to the complete Apartment or Restaurant Handbook.
Apartment buildings
Apartment Building Fire Safety Manager Checklist
A practical management-level review with a free printable.
Open free resource →
Restaurants
Restaurant Fire Safety Checklist
A whole-restaurant manager checklist with a free printable.
Open free resource →
Commercial kitchens
Commercial Kitchen Fire Safety
Cooking, grease, exhaust, suppression and staff response.
Open free resource →Questions before purchase
Straight answers before you buy.
Does this replace a building's Fire Safety Plan?
No. The handbooks are educational and operational resources. They do not replace an approved Fire Safety Plan, required inspections or testing, professional service, local procedures, or directions from the authority having jurisdiction.
Can one licensed user use a handbook across multiple locations?
An individual Handbook or Complete Package licence is for one named user. That user may use the licensed material internally across locations they personally manage or are professionally responsible for. Digital master files may not be shared with unlicensed users.
Can the Resource Package forms be printed?
Yes. Printable and fillable versions are supplied where included. A standalone Resource Package is licensed for internal use at one building; when included in a Complete Package, use follows the applicable named-user licence.
Are the handbooks specific to one province or state?
No. They are designed to be broadly useful. Local codes, standards, approved procedures, required frequencies and authority requirements must always be followed.
Do you offer larger organizational licensing?
Yes. Restaurant 10-user and 25-user checkout options are available now. Larger organizations can request custom pricing and access. Apartment 10-user and 25-user licensing is also available.