TR19 Compliant Ventilation & Kitchen Extract Cleaning — Scotland-Wide
TR19 Certificate
Scotland
A TR19 certificate is the document your insurer, EHO, and fire officer require as proof that your commercial kitchen extract system has been cleaned to the BESA standard. Deep Clean Scotland issues TR19 certificates on completion of every compliant clean — across all of Scotland.
What Is a TR19 Certificate?
A TR19 certificate is a compliance document issued by a qualified kitchen extract cleaning contractor after completing a clean that meets the BESA TR19 Grease standard. It confirms that your kitchen extract system — canopy, filters, ductwork, fan, and discharge point — has been cleaned to the required standard and that grease levels have been reduced to within acceptable limits.
The certificate must be accompanied by pre- and post-clean grease depth measurements and before-and-after photographs. Without these supporting documents, a certificate alone is not sufficient evidence of compliance.
Only certificates issued by BESA Vent Hygiene Register (VHR) members carry full weight with insurers and environmental health officers across Scotland. Deep Clean Scotland has held VHR membership since the register was established.
Insurance Validity
Most commercial kitchen insurers in Scotland now require a valid TR19 certificate as a condition of cover. A fire claim without one can be refused in full.
Fire Safety Legislation
The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 requires the responsible person to manage fire risk. TR19 certification is the recognised evidence that extract fire risk is being controlled.
Food Hygiene Inspections
Scottish local authority EHOs request TR19 records as part of food hygiene inspections. A valid certificate demonstrates that you are managing hygiene and fire risk responsibly.
What a TR19-Compliant Clean Includes
To issue a valid TR19 certificate, the following must be completed and documented. This is what every Deep Clean Scotland clean covers:
Who Needs a TR19 Certificate in Scotland?
Any operator of a commercial kitchen in Scotland should hold a current TR19 certificate. This includes:
Restaurants & Cafés
Required for insurance validity and food hygiene inspections.
Hotels & Hospitality
EHOs and fire officers routinely request TR19 records for large kitchen operations.
Care Homes & Healthcare
Scottish Care Inspectorate and NHS Scotland audits include extract hygiene records.
Schools & Education
Local authority and HMIE inspections require evidence of compliant extract maintenance.
Contract Catering
FM contracts and client SLAs increasingly specify TR19-accredited contractors.
Pubs & Takeaways
Insurance policies for high-volume frying operations require quarterly TR19 cleans.
TR19 Certificate Frequency in Scotland
How often you need a new TR19 certificate depends on your cooking type and volume. TR19 defines four risk categories:
Every 3 months
Heavy Use
12+ hours/day, high-fat cooking — large restaurants, fast food, hotels
Every 6 months
Moderate Use
6–12 hours/day — most Scottish restaurants, pubs, care homes
Every 12 months
Light Use
2–6 hours/day — small cafés, office kitchens, community halls
Annually or as required
Seasonal Use
Under 2 hours/day — event venues, seasonal hospitality
TR19 Certificate Scotland — Common Questions
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Get Your TR19 Certificate Today
Contact Deep Clean Scotland to arrange a TR19-compliant kitchen extract clean for your Scottish premises. We respond within one business day and issue your certificate on the day of the clean.