The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) outlines in NFPA 96 “preventive and operative fire safety requirements intended to reduce the potential fire hazard of both public and private commercial cooking operations”.
This means cleaning your kitchen hood is a requirement. Failure to do so can result in fines, closures and Fires.
In addition to the risk of fire, here are more reasons to have your restaurant’s kitchen hood cleaned consistently:
Insurance Coverage
In the event of a fire, your Insurance Company will ask to see reports of Inspections and Hood Cleanings to show that you are in compliance with NFPA 96 and NFPA 14.
Well Being
The air quality within your restaurant’s kitchen and throughout the building is affected by the cleanliness of your kitchen hood. Once filters become clogged and ductwork is compromised, contaminated matter is free to circulate in areas within the building where staff and customers can breathe it in.
Staying Up To Code
NFPA 96 Standards include the maintenance and cleaning of commercial cooking equipment, including kitchen hoods. If your restaurant is found to be in violation of these, your kitchen may fail inspection, costing you additional time and money while it is brought back up to code. If a fire should occur due to lack of cleaning, your insurance company may use this information to deny your claim.
Upkeep
Your kitchen exhaust system is not only a fire hazard, but a hot spot for bacteria, mold, and mildew due to high amounts of moisture and heat. Prevent illness and potential mechanical failure and damage with routine, professional kitchen hood cleaning.
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