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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.


Duct Access DoorsSometimes overlooked, often under appreciated, the humble duct access door is one of the most important ventilation hood accessories in your commercial kitchen. Local and national codes regulating the safety and cleaning of commercial kitchen ventilation systems have steadily become more stringent.

There are many ways to increase the safety of your hood and ducts but one key accessory that deserves more attention is the grease duct access door. Let’s take a look at what duct access doors do, why you need them, and how to choose the one that’s right for you. Continue reading →

Ductmate ULtimate Duct Access Door

Ductmate ULtimate duct access doors are designed specifically for use in high temperature air duct and grease duct systems. They provide easy access to duct and exhaust systems for thorough cleaning and routine maintenance without compromising the integrity of your exhaust hood and ventilation system. Let’s take a closer look at duct access doors and who should consider using Ductmate ULtimate doors. Continue reading →

Ductmate Access Doors

It doesn’t matter what type of commercial kitchen ventilation system you have, you’re going to need to install duct access doors. With so many brands and styles out there, it’s hard to know which is right for you. Ductmate Access Doors are a great place to start looking.

Ductmate Industries is North America’s largest HVAC accessories manufacturer and has been designing duct access doors since 1987. All Ductmate doors are Union made in the USA. They are easy to install and provide a leak-proof seal with reduced friction. Which one is right for you? Let’s take a look and help you find out!

All duct access doors have the same basic function – to provide easy and safe access to ductwork for maintenance, cleaning and inspection. There are two main styles of access doors: those designed for use with air ducts and those designed for use with grease ducts. We’ll start by looking at Ductmate’s grease duct access doors. Continue reading →

Access Armor Duct Access Doors

With their unique design and high quality construction, Omni Access Armor Duct Access Doors are an excellent choice for commercial kitchen exhaust systems. Not only do they provide access to your ductwork, they are also safer to install and operate than typical duct access doors. Continue reading →

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 →