Modern, all-in-one
kitchen suppression system inspection software
Digitize fire suppression system inspections with Essential. Automate approvals outreach, checklists, and NFPA 12 / 17 / 17A / 96 / UL 300 reports to get more done in less time.

Keep Commercial Kitchens Protected without the Paperwork Headache
Commercial cooking fires spread fast, and a missed nozzle or low agent cylinder can be the difference between a scare and a shutdown. NFPA 12 (CO₂), NFPA 17 (dry chemical), NFPA 17A (wet chemical), NFPA 96 (ventilation and hood systems), and UL 300 all require regular inspections. Staying on top of every six-month test, hydrostatic date, and fuse-link replacement is challenging when you juggle hundreds of restaurants, food trucks, and cafeterias. Essential brings every detail into one place so nothing slips through the cracks.
Essential is fire inspection software purpose-built for fire protection companies. The modern, all-in-one software platform streamlines the entire workflow end-to-end from scheduling to mobile inspections and beyond. Field technicians get an intuitive mobile app while office staff handle quotes, invoices, and renewals from an easy-to-use web platform.
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Stay on top of kitchen suppression system inspections automatically
Essential is purpose-built for fire life safety. It understands the nuances of NFPA 17, 17A, 96, UL 300, and more—and scales as your customer base grows.
Automate inspection due date tracking—When a technician closes a job, Essential recalculates the next due dates so schedules stay accurate even if the visit happens early or late
Set custom automations—Send automatic emails or texts to the correct contact to confirm inspection approval, access, and more: no manual outreach required
Manage complex inspection cadences—Never miss inspection requirements that don't happen every visit; Essential flags them and builds the right work order every time


Streamline kitchen suppression system inspections with precision and speed
Easily track all the details your business cares about for kitchen suppression systems so technicians can move through a kitchen fast and document what matters.
Keep information about the kitchen suppression system from visit to visit—Track and save the exact fields your AHJ and business needs to shortcut data entry across inspections
Record results and deficiencies on the spot—Answer questions, mark pass or fail, and more all from an easy-to-use mobile app
Auto-generate inspection reports—Use an existing PDF or customize your own with Essential’s flexible report builder
Plus, manage everything before and after inspections
Inspections are just one part of the job. Essential streamlines everything around them—so you stay organized, efficient, and ahead of schedule.
Schedule smarter—Plan routes with real-time traffic insights, assign technicians efficiently, and automate reminders to reduce no-shows and return visits
Quote with 1-click—Create quotes in seconds with AI-powered rules that handle discounts, surcharges, and job-specific details; then let Essential automate follow-ups by email and SMS
Invoice and follow-up effortlessly—Instantly generate draft invoices using completed job details, flag unbilled work for review, and sync with your accounting software
Manage tasks across teams—Essential automatically generates and tracks tasks across your team, with full progress visibility and a complete audit trail

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FAQs
Got questions? We've got answers.
Essential can support any standard: NFPA 12 (CO₂), NFPA 17 (dry chemical), NFPA 17A (wet chemical), NFPA 96 (ventilation and hood systems), UL 300, or anything else your AHJ requires. You can customize forms and reports to match your specific requirements or import an existing report template to use.
Yes. System details carry over from inspection to inspection, so technicians have everything they need without re-entering data each visit.
You can configure multi-year service cadences so items like hydrostatic dates and component replacements are tracked and flagged automatically.
No. Essential handles any asset-based service business. If you also install, inspect, or manage other types of systems or equipment, you can manage everything in one platform.
Yes, and it's free. We migrate your data from other software, spreadsheets, or even handwritten inspection records. Your service history comes with you, so you're not starting from scratch.