Commercial Kitchen Installation Checklist: Power, Gas and Compliance for 2026

Stay compliant in Melbourne with A1 Cooking Equipment’s commercial kitchen installation checklist covering power, gas, and safety standards for 2026.

Opening or refurbishing a commercial kitchen is a significant investment that requires precise planning and execution. Any installation errors can result in inspection failures, insurance complications, and costly downtime. A well-structured commercial kitchen installation checklist ensures all power, gas, and ventilation systems are compliant from the start, keeping your project on time and within budget.

What the 2026 Regulatory Landscape Means for Your Kitchen

Across Australia, compliance requirements are becoming more stringent, demanding that all electrical, gas, and ventilation systems meet current safety and performance standards. Food premises must also include durable finishes, hygienic layouts, and accessible handwashing areas to maintain full compliance. By 2026, certifiers and authorities will expect complete documentation, commissioning records, and maintenance plans, making early planning and trade coordination essential.

Commercial Kitchen Installation Checklist for Power, Gas & Compliance

Before you place an order or cut steel, align the scope and sequencing. The following commercial kitchen installation checklist for power, gas & compliance provides a concise framework you can issue to your project team.

Power:  Plan electrical systems for present and future load demands. Provide isolators for each appliance, install residual current protection, and integrate controls for hoods, fans, and gas interlocks.

Power checklist:

Confirm 3-phase supply capacity and diversity for peak service.

•  Provide labelled isolators for all fixed appliances.
•  Ensure appropriate RCD/RCBO protection on final sub-circuits.
•  Allocate dedicated circuits for exhaust and supply-air fans.
•  Coordinate controls so fans, hoods, and interlocks operate together.
•  Document as-installed circuits and provide updated switchboard schedules.

Gas:  Commercial kitchens require safe, compliant gas installations. Appliances linked to ventilation need interlock systems that confirm airflow before gas activation. All work must meet current standards, and licensed gasfitters must issue certificates of compliance.

Gas checklist:

•  Confirm appliance types, ratings, and ventilation requirements.
•  Install a failsafe ventilation–gas interlock where applicable.
•  Maintain clearances to hoods, filters, and combustible surfaces.
•  Pressure-test, commission, and record burner performance.
•  Obtain and file gas compliance certificates post-installation.
•  Provide the operator with manufacturer manuals and start-up procedures.

Compliance:  Compliance goes beyond passing inspections. It involves proper documentation, staff training, and regular maintenance. Record commissioning data, plan equipment servicing, and ensure hygienic, safe kitchen layouts from day one.

Compliance checklist:

•  Compile a handover pack: drawings, data sheets, commissioning records.
•  Set a maintenance schedule for exhaust cleaning and fire equipment.
•  Verify hygienic finishes, coving, waste, and hand-wash locations.
•  Provide staff training on safe operation and daily checks.
•  Keep logs (cleaning, temperature, maintenance) ready for audits.
•  Schedule periodic reviews to align with insurer and council expectations.

Why Partnering with A1 Cooking Equipment Makes a Difference

A1 Cooking Equipment provides a seamless end-to-end solution, supplying and installing commercial appliances, canopies, ductwork, and stainless fittings. We coordinate trades, ensure compliance, and deliver professional handovers so your kitchen opens smoothly and on schedule.

What you can expect from us:

•  End-to-end project coordination and kitchen equipment installation.
•  Custom canopies, exhaust systems, and supply-air solutions.
•  Gas interlock integration and commissioning support.
•  Stainless fabrication tailored to workflow and hygiene.
•  Scheduled servicing and exhaust cleaning programs.
•  Clear documentation to satisfy certifiers, insurers, and landlords.

Ready to proceed? Contact us today to discuss your project, request a site visit, or obtain a quotation. We will help you specify, install, and maintain a compliant, efficient commercial kitchen on time and on budget.

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