Tag: duct cleaning

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One of the most important regulatory codes to know in the restaurant industry is the NFPA 96 Fire Code. These are the cleaning and maintenance standards by which fire marshals inspect commercial cooking exhaust and restaurant ventilation systems. A major component of keeping your restaurant ventilation up to code is checking on levels of dangerous grease build-up in the vent hood system. But how do you know when it’s time to clean your exhaust system? Read on to learn about the handy Omni Containment Stainless Steel Grease Depth Gauge Comb that can help ensure you are adhering to NFPA 96 regulations.

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Without regular cleaning, commercial kitchen and restaurant exhaust hoods and duct work can become can become clogged with dirt, smoke, and grease buildup which can lead to inefficient hood operation and an increased fire risk.

But because so much of the hood and exhaust system is unseen, it can sometimes be a little hard to understand what’s going on and why hood cleaning is so important. Thankfully, the folks over at Cleaning Services Group have created this helpful infographic to help you see the importance of kitchen extraction cleaning including some signs to look for that your system is overdue for a cleaning, and a few helpful exhaust system maintenance tips. Continue reading →