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NFPA 96 Guide Part 2

Welcome to the second installment of our NFPA 96 Guide series, where we continue to explore the standards that safeguard commercial kitchens from fire hazards. In our first blog, we covered Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Systems and Grease Removal Essentials. Moving on, we now focus on grease filters, ducts, and access doors—key components crucial for maintaining a clean, efficient, and compliant kitchen environment. Furthermore, this segment examines the critical role that grease filters play in managing grease-laden vapors, a common byproduct in busy commercial kitchens. Following NFPA 96 guidelines for these components like grease filters not only ensures safety but also optimizes kitchen efficiency. Be sure to catch the final installment, which will explore compliance with upblast exhaust fans and hinge kits. Continue reading →

 

Have you been looking for a Ductmate flat access door for your commercial kitchen? If so, you may have noticed a recommendation in the product description or video to use the insulated versus uninsulated door for negative pressure applications.

If you don’t know what a negative pressure application is, you’re not alone. To help you understand, we are providing a brief overview of what negative pressure applications are so that you can choose the right Ductmate flat access door – insulated or uninsulated – for your needs. Continue reading →

The decisions you make regarding your commercial kitchen grease duct design can make a huge difference in the safety and comfort of your facility. The restaurant hood system you choose can make things easier or it can make things more difficult. The right components can help your system run more efficiently and effectively and they can also affect your ability to inspect, maintain, and clean your system.

When designing your duct system, you might wonder if round grease ducts perform better than rectangular grease ducts. Let’s take a look at how rectangular and round grease duct components compare to each other in a few key areas so that you can choose the duct system that works best for your needs. Continue reading →

Watch this short video to learn more about Ductmate F1 Temp Flat Air Duct Access Doors for commercial kitchen ventilation systems.

Note: All commercial ventilation systems require the installation of air duct access doors to provide access to HVAC ductwork for maintenance, cleaning, and inspection. Air duct access doors are designed for use with heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems and cannot be used to provide access to grease ducts. Our general air duct access doors provide efficient, safe and secure access to ductwork.

If you have questions, just give us a call at 877.394.9731, send us an email, or visit us online at HoodFilters.com. We can help you determine the type of Ductmate duct access door you need and help you select one that is right for your commercial kitchen hood system.

Flame Gard Access Door

One of the most popular duct access doors on the market is the Flame Gard Access Door. It features a UL-listed, NFPA approved gasket that is rated to 2,300 degrees. Installing the Flame Gard door is simple and straightforward, so you’ll be able to get your duct system in compliance and easily accessible without a hassle.

Here’s what to do: Continue reading →