CSA Group's 2019 Gas Trade materials reference the Red Seal Program's trade outlines for your preparation to become a nationally recognized gasfitter. Please visit the Red Seal Program's website for more details.
Overview:
The large volumes of cooking carried out in hotel, restaurant, and cafeteria kitchens require that commercial cooking equipment be designed to function faster and more economically than domestic or residential equipment. Gas cooking appliances for commercial kitchens are designed for specific tasks that require efficient, safe, and hygienic functioning.
The gas technician/fitter must be thoroughly familiar with commercial cooking appliances, their particular requirements and standards governing installation and maintenance, and special venting and air supply designs and requirements.
Prior to activating the gas equipment in a kitchen, the ventilation and fire control systems must be installed and functioning properly.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this unit you will be able to:
• Interpret codes and standards for commercial cooking equipment;
• Identify typical commercial cooking equipment;
• Describe installation, servicing, and maintenance; and
• Describe ventilation requirements.
Revisions Summary:
The Training materials have been revised to include the following changes throughout the training units:
▪ Updated language to enhance student understanding
▪ Revised references and links to the most current legislation
▪ Revisions include new technologies used in the industry
▪ Updated look and feel
