McDonald’s
AZEIDK supplied, installed, tested and commissioned fire protection, alarm and security systems for McDonald’s restaurant facilities.
About the project
McDonald’s opened its first restaurant in Saudi Arabia in Riyadh on 8 December 1993. In the Western and Southern regions and Tabuk, the brand is run by its official licensee, Reza Food Services Co. Ltd, which was founded in 1994 and opened its first branch in Jeddah’s Al-Hamra district. By 2024 the brand had more than 170 branches in those regions.
Why fire and life safety matter in quick-service restaurants
A quick-service kitchen packs the main hazards of commercial cooking into a small space: fryers full of hot oil, grills, and hoods and ducts where grease builds up. These restaurants often trade late into the night, so a fire can start while the dining area is full. Fast detection, an alarm heard in both kitchen and dining room, and suppression aimed at the cooking equipment stop a cooking fire reaching the ductwork and wider building, while clear exits let diners leave quickly. Systems follow the Saudi Building Code (SBC 801) and Civil Defense requirements.
AZEIDK’s role
AZEIDK supplied, installed, tested and commissioned fire protection, alarm and security systems in line with the project’s requirements.
Related reading: Commercial kitchen fire suppression systems guide · Kitchen fire suppression systems
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