Texas Licensed Fire Protection Company
Commercial Kitchen Fire Suppression Inspection
in Dallas, TX
Semi-Annual NFPA 96 Inspections, Service, and Red-Tag Repair for Dallas Kitchens
Serving restaurants, hotels, and commercial kitchens across Dallas, from Deep Ellum and Lower Greenville to North Dallas. Texas licensed (ECR-2481913) and dispatched from our Dallas headquarters on Merrell Road.
Fire Suppression in Dallas
What Dallas Commercial Kitchens Need to Stay Compliant
Dallas operates one of the densest commercial kitchen markets in Texas, and Dallas Fire-Rescue expects every one of those kitchens to carry a current, compliant suppression system. Boss Fire Protection is a Texas State Licensed fire protection company (ECR-2481913) headquartered right here in Dallas.
A Dense, Varied Kitchen Market
From the established restaurant corridors along Lower Greenville, Oak Lawn, Deep Ellum, and the Bishop Arts District to newer multi-tenant builds in Uptown and North Dallas, the range of system types, building ages, and inspection histories we see in Dallas is wide. An older Oak Lawn kitchen running a legacy system and a brand-new Uptown build have very different starting points, and both carry the same NFPA 96 semi-annual inspection obligation.
Our team services ANSUL, Protex, Kidde, Amerex, Pyro-Chem, Lehavot, Buckeye, and CaptiveAire systems across the city, with parts on the truck so most deficiencies are corrected in the same visit. Because our shop sits on Merrell Road inside Dallas, red-tag response for Dallas kitchens is a local dispatch, not a road trip.
Boss Fire Protection is Texas State Licensed (ECR-2481913) by the Texas Department of Insurance, State Fire Marshal’s Office.
What You Receive on Every Dallas Visit
Advance scheduling. Every inspection is scheduled ahead and coordinated around your service hours.
Photo documentation. Every component inspected is photographed, every finding documented visually.
A written report. Delivered after every visit, ready for your insurance carrier and the Dallas fire marshal.
A walkthrough before we leave. Your technician explains every finding on site, not in a report you read weeks later.
A named contact. You have a person at Boss Fire Protection, not a dispatch queue.
Compliance and Reporting
Fire Marshal Reporting in Dallas
Dallas Fire-Rescue is the authority having jurisdiction for commercial kitchen fire suppression in Dallas. Fire-specific permit requests run through the FHSL portal, while broader development and building permits run through Accela. Boss Fire Protection provides the written, photo-documented inspection report your AHJ and insurance carrier expect, and we walk you through any deficiency before it becomes a red tag.
Dallas Fire Authority Resources
Where Dallas restaurant and facility operators manage fire suppression permits and code compliance.
Dallas uses two systems. FHSL handles fire-specific requests; Accela handles broader development and building permits. Confirm current steps with Dallas Fire-Rescue before a system change or new install.
Dallas Health and Food Safety Resources
Health inspections and fire suppression compliance are separate requirements managed by separate Dallas agencies.
Dallas requires food establishment permits for all restaurants, bars, and retail food operations. The scores portal shows any Dallas establishment’s public inspection history.
 Service area | City of Dallas and surrounding Dallas County, dispatched from our Dallas headquarters |
|---|---|
 Fire authority | Dallas Fire-Rescue. Fire-specific permit requests via the FHSL portal |
 Suppression inspection cadence | Every 6 months (semi-annual) per NFPA 96 and NFPA 17A, the national standards Dallas enforces |
 Fire extinguisher cadence | Annual maintenance plus monthly visual checks per NFPA 10 |
 Documentation | Written, photo-documented report after every visit, ready for the fire marshal and your insurance carrier |
 License | Texas State Fire Suppression License ECR-2481913 (TDI State Fire Marshal’s Office) |
What We Do
Fire Suppression Services We Provide in Dallas
Every service below runs on the same Dallas dispatch, the same advance scheduling, and the same photo-documented reporting, whether you run one Deep Ellum kitchen or manage food service across a North Dallas portfolio.
Fire Suppression Inspection
Semi-annual NFPA 96 inspections for Dallas kitchens, tagged and photo-documented.
Fire Suppression Installation
New systems sized, piped, and certified for Dallas builds and remodels.
Fire Suppression System Service
Scheduled maintenance that keeps your system charged and code-ready between inspections.
Fire Suppression Red-Tag Repair
Same-day red-tag response in Dallas, parts on the truck, AHJ guidance included.
Commercial Fire Extinguishers
Class K and ABC units inspected, recharged, and tagged on the same Dallas visit.
Yes, That Really Happened
Recent Fire Suppression Work in Dallas
A real Dallas job, photographed and documented the day we found it.
Two brands bolted into one system over a Dallas cookline
A routine semi-annual inspection at a Dallas commercial kitchen that had been passed by other vendors for years.
A ProTex II control head mounted on a Pyro-Chem Kitchen Knight II cylinder. The parts fit, but a suppression system earns its UL 300 listing as one tested assembly. Mixing manufacturers voids the listing, which means this kitchen had no compliant system over the line.
We red-tagged the system and documented exactly what was installed, what did not belong, and the path back to a listed, compliant assembly.
The mismatch had slipped past inspections for years on luck. The operator got straight answers, a documented fix path, and a system that would actually hold up to its listing. Read more real finds on our inspection page.
Common Questions
Dallas Fire Suppression Inspection FAQs
How often is fire suppression inspection required in Dallas, TX?
Commercial kitchen fire suppression systems in Dallas require inspection every six months per NFPA 96. Dallas Fire-Rescue enforces this standard and your insurance carrier requires documentation of compliant inspections. Boss Fire Protection schedules both semi-annual visits when you come on as a client so your compliance calendar is handled.
What should a Dallas restaurant do after a red tag?
Do not rely on the deficient system. Schedule repair right away, correct the listed deficiencies, and keep the resulting documentation for the Dallas fire marshal and your facility file. Boss Fire Protection offers same-day red-tag response in Dallas with parts on the truck, and we hand you the written report that clears the tag.
What happens if my fire suppression system fails inspection in Dallas?
Every deficiency is documented in your written report with photos. Depending on severity, the Dallas fire marshal may require repairs before your next sign-off. We walk you through what each issue means on site and can schedule repairs promptly, so your system is compliant and your operation stays open.
Does Boss Fire Protection work on all fire suppression system brands in Dallas?
Yes. We service ANSUL, Protex, Kidde, Amerex, Pyro-Chem, Lehavot, Buckeye, and CaptiveAire systems throughout Dallas. If you are unsure what system you have, our technician identifies the brand and model at the start of the inspection, and we carry parts for the most common systems so most repairs finish in the same visit.
Businesses near the Dallas city line can also request service in Fort Worth, Irving, Plano, Richardson, and Mesquite. See all Dallas-Fort Worth service areas.
Schedule Your Dallas Fire Suppression Inspection
Tell us about your kitchen and we will quote it in writing before any work begins. Boss Fire Protection is headquartered at 2511 Merrell Rd Ste #110, Dallas, TX 75229 and serves commercial kitchens across Dallas and all four Dallas-Fort Worth metro counties.
Fast, easy scheduling
Written quote up front
NFPA compliant inspections
Dallas and all four DFW metro counties