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NFPA 96 Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning

NFPA 96 is the National Fire Protection Association's standard for ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cooking operations. It is widely referenced by fire officials and insurers. Our NFPA 96 kitchen exhaust cleaning service is informed by its guidance on inspection and cleaning.

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About this service

NFPA 96 covers how commercial kitchen exhaust systems are designed, installed, inspected, and maintained. For cleaning, it calls for systems to be inspected for grease buildup at intervals based on cooking volume and type, and cleaned when buildup is found. Typical inspection intervals range from monthly for solid-fuel cooking, to quarterly for high-volume operations, semi-annually for moderate volume, and annually for low-volume kitchens.

It's important to be clear about what a cleaning does and doesn't do. Cleaning removes grease from accessible surfaces and creates a service record. It does not by itself guarantee that a system passes inspection or meets code, since compliance also depends on system design, installation, access, fire suppression, and the requirements of your local authority having jurisdiction. Confirm specific requirements with your fire department and insurer.

When this service is needed

You've been asked about your cleaning schedule by an inspector or insurer
Setting up a maintenance plan for a new kitchen
Reviewing whether your current frequency fits your cooking volume
You need documentation for your files

Benefits & practical considerations

Frequency guidance

Help choosing a schedule that reflects your cooking type and volume.

Clear records

Documentation of what was cleaned and when.

Honest reporting

We note inaccessible areas instead of glossing over them.