NFPA 96 (Local Reference)
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1.1.1 – The minimum fire safety requirements (preventative and operative) are related to the design, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of all public and private cooking operations.
1.1.2 – This NFPA standard 96 shall apply to residential cooking equipment used for commercial cooking operations.
1.1.1
1.1.1 – The minimum fire safety requirements (preventative and operative) are related to the design, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of all public and private cooking operations.
1.1.2 – This NFPA standard 96 shall apply to residential cooking equipment used for commercial cooking operations.
1.1.2
1.1.2 – This NFPA standard 96 shall apply to residential cooking equipment used for commercial cooking operations.
1.1.3 – This standard shall not apply to cooking equipment located in a single dwelling unit.
1.1.3
1.1.3 – This standard shall not apply to cooking equipment located in a single dwelling unit.
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14.5.3 – Filters shall be a minimum of 1.2 m (4 feet) above the appliance cooking surface.
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8.1.5.3.1 – Upblast fans shall be supplied with an access opening of a minimum 76 mm by 127 mm (3 in. by 5 in.) or a circular diameter of 101 mm (4 in.) on the curvature of the outer fan housing to allow for cleaning and inspection of the fan blades.
8.1.5.3.2 – On existing upblast fans where sufficient access is not available to allow for the removal of grease contamination, an approved hinge mechanism or access panel shall be installed.
11.6.1
11.6.1 – Upon inspection, if the exhaust system is found to be contaminated with deposits from grease-laden vapors, the contaminated portions of the exhaust system shall be cleaned by a properly trained, qualified, and certified company or person(s) acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.
11.6.2 – Hoods, grease removal devices, fans, ducts, and other appurtenances shall be cleaned to remove combustible contaminants prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge.
11.6.2
11.6.2 – Hoods, grease removal devices, fans, ducts, and other appurtenances shall be cleaned to remove combustible contaminants prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge.
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8.1.5.3.1 – Upblast fans shall be supplied with an access opening of a minimum 76 mm by 127 mm (3 in. by 5 in.) or a circular diameter of 101 mm (4 in.) on the curvature of the outer fan housing to allow for cleaning and inspection of the fan blades.
8.1.5.3.2 – On existing upblast fans where sufficient access is not available to allow for the removal of grease contamination, an approved hinge mechanism or access panel shall be installed.
14.5.1
14.5.1 – Grease removal devices shall be constructed of steel or stainless steel or be approved for solid fuel cooking.
14.5.2 – If airborne sparks and embers can be generated by the solid fuel cooking operation, spark arrestor devices shall be used prior to using the grease removal device to minimize the entrance of the sparks and embers into the grease removal device and into the hood and duct system.
14.5.2
14.5.2 – If airborne sparks and embers can be generated by the solid fuel cooking operation, spark arrestor devices shall be used prior to using the grease removal device to minimize the entrance of the sparks and embers into the grease removal device and into the hood and duct system.
14.5.3 – Filters shall be a minimum of 1.2 m (4 feet) above the appliance cooking surface.
14.5.3
14.5.3 – Filters shall be a minimum of 1.2 m (4 feet) above the appliance cooking surface.
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7.4.1.1 – On horizontal ducts, at least one 508 mm x 508 mm (20 in. x 20 in.) opening shall be provided for personnel entry.
7.4.1.2 – Where an opening of this size is not possible, openings large enough to permit thorough cleaning shall be provided at 3.7 m (12 ft) intervals.
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7.4.1.3 – If not easily accessible from a 3 m (10 ft) stepladder, openings on horizontal grease duct systems shall be provided with safe access and a work platform.
7.4.2.2 – Where personnel entry is not possible, adequate access for cleaning shall be provided on each floor.
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7.4.1.2 – Where an opening of this size is not possible, openings large enough to permit thorough cleaning shall be provided at 3.7 m (12 ft) intervals.
7.4.1.3 – If not easily accessible from a 3 m (10 ft) stepladder, openings on horizontal grease duct systems shall be provided with safe access and a work platform.
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8.1.1.3 – Up blast fans shall have a drain directed to a readily accessible and visible grease receptacle not to exceed 3.8 L (1 gallon).
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4.1.5
The NFPA Fire Code 4.1.5 States, “The responsibility for inspection, maintenance, and cleanliness of the ventilation control and fire protection of the commercial cooking operations shall ultimately be that of the owner of the system, provided that this responsibility has not been transferred in written form to a management company, tenant, or other party.”
The Scope of NFPA 96 states:
4.1.8
4.1.8 – All interior surfaces of the exhaust system shall be accessible for cleaning and inspection purposes.
5.1.2 – All seems, joints, and penetrations of the hood enclosure that direct and capture grease-laden vapors and exhaust gases shall have a liquid tight continuous external weld to the hood’s lower outermost perimeter.
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6.2.3.5 – Grease filters shall be installed at an angle not less than 45 degrees from the horizontal.
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8.1.5.3.1 – Upblast fans shall be supplied with an access opening of a minimum 76 mm by 127 mm (3 in. by 5 in.) or a circular diameter of 101 mm (4 in.) on the curvature of the outer fan housing to allow for cleaning and inspection of the fan blades.
8.1.5.3.2 – On existing upblast fans where sufficient access is not available to allow for the removal of grease contamination, an approved hinge mechanism or access panel shall be installed.
5.1.2
5.1.2 – All seems, joints, and penetrations of the hood enclosure that direct and capture grease-laden vapors and exhaust gases shall have a liquid tight continuous external weld to the hood’s lower outermost perimeter.
7.3.1 – Openings shall be provided at the sides or at the top of the duct, whichever is more accessible, and at a change of direction.
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7.4.1.1 – On horizontal ducts, at least one 508 mm x 508 mm (20 in. x 20 in.) opening shall be provided for personnel entry.
7.4.1.2 – Where an opening of this size is not possible, openings large enough to permit thorough cleaning shall be provided at 3.7 m (12 ft) intervals.
6.1
6.1 – Grease Removal Devices.
6.1.1 – Listed grease filters, listed baffles, or other listed grease removal devices for use with commercial cooking equipment shall be provided.
6.1.1
6.1.1 – Listed grease filters, listed baffles, or other listed grease removal devices for use with commercial cooking equipment shall be provided.
6.1.2 – Listed grease filters and grease removal devices that are removable but not an integral component of a specific listed exhaust hood shall be listed in accordance with UL 1046.
6.1.2
6.1.2 – Listed grease filters and grease removal devices that are removable but not an integral component of a specific listed exhaust hood shall be listed in accordance with UL 1046.
6.1.3 – Mesh filters shall not be used unless evaluated as an integral part of a listed exhaust hood or listed in conjunction with a primary filter in accordance with UL 1046.
6.1.3
6.1.3 – Mesh filters shall not be used unless evaluated as an integral part of a listed exhaust hood or listed in conjunction with a primary filter in accordance with UL 1046.
6.2.3.1 – Grease filters shall be listed and constructed of steel or listed equivalent material.
6.2.3.1
6.2.3.1 – Grease filters shall be listed and constructed of steel or listed equivalent material.
6.2.3.2 – Grease filters shall be of rigid construction that will not distort or crush under normal operation, handling, and cleaning conditions
6.2.3.2
6.2.3.2 – Grease filters shall be of rigid construction that will not distort or crush under normal operation, handling, and cleaning conditions
6.2.3.3 – Grease filters shall be arranged so that all exhaust air passes through the grease filters.
6.2.3.3
6.2.3.3 – Grease filters shall be arranged so that all exhaust air passes through the grease filters.
6.2.3.4 – Grease filters shall be easily accessible and removable for cleaning.
6.2.3.4
6.2.3.4 – Grease filters shall be easily accessible and removable for cleaning.
6.2.3.5 – Grease filters shall be installed at an angle not less than 45 degrees from the horizontal.
6.2.3.5
6.2.3.5 – Grease filters shall be installed at an angle not less than 45 degrees from the horizontal.
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7.3.1
7.3.1 – Openings shall be provided at the sides or at the top of the duct, whichever is more accessible, and at a change of direction.
7.4.1.1 – On horizontal ducts, at least one 508 mm x 508 mm (20 in. x 20 in.) opening shall be provided for personnel entry.
7.4.1.1
7.4.1.1 – On horizontal ducts, at least one 508 mm x 508 mm (20 in. x 20 in.) opening shall be provided for personnel entry.
7.4.1.2 – Where an opening of this size is not possible, openings large enough to permit thorough cleaning shall be provided at 3.7 m (12 ft) intervals.
7.4.1.2
7.4.1.2 – Where an opening of this size is not possible, openings large enough to permit thorough cleaning shall be provided at 3.7 m (12 ft) intervals.
7.4.1.3 – If not easily accessible from a 3 m (10 ft) stepladder, openings on horizontal grease duct systems shall be provided with safe access and a work platform.
7.4.1.3
7.4.1.3 – If not easily accessible from a 3 m (10 ft) stepladder, openings on horizontal grease duct systems shall be provided with safe access and a work platform.
7.4.2.2 – Where personnel entry is not possible, adequate access for cleaning shall be provided on each floor.
7.4.2.2
7.4.2.2 – Where personnel entry is not possible, adequate access for cleaning shall be provided on each floor.
7.5.2.1 – All seams, joints, penetrations, and duct-to-hood collar connections shall have a liquid tight continuous external weld.
7.5.2.1
7.5.2.1 – All seams, joints, penetrations, and duct-to-hood collar connections shall have a liquid tight continuous external weld.
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7.8.2
7.8.2 – Rooftop Terminations.
7.8.2.1 – Rooftop termination shall be arranged with or provided with the following:
7.8.2.1
7.8.2.1 – Rooftop termination shall be arranged with or provided with the following:
(8) A hinged upblast fan supplied with flexible weatherproof electrical cable and service hold-open retainer to permit inspection and cleaning that is listed for commercial cooking equipment.
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8.1.5.3.1 – Upblast fans shall be supplied with an access opening of a minimum 76 mm by 127 mm (3 in. by 5 in.) or a circular diameter of 101 mm (4 in.) on the curvature of the outer fan housing to allow for cleaning and inspection of the fan blades.
8.1.5.3.2 – On existing upblast fans where sufficient access is not available to allow for the removal of grease contamination, an approved hinge mechanism or access panel shall be installed.
8.1
8.1 – Exhaust Fans for Commercial Cooking Equipment.
8.1.1.1 – Approved upblast fans with motors surrounded by the airstream shall be hinged, supplied with flexible weatherproof electrical cable and service hold-open retainers, and listed for this use.
8.1.1.1
8.1.1.1 – Approved upblast fans with motors surrounded by the airstream shall be hinged, supplied with flexible weatherproof electrical cable and service hold-open retainers, and listed for this use.
9.2.1 – Wiring systems of any type shall not be installed in ducts.
8.1.1.3
8.1.1.3 – Up blast fans shall have a drain directed to a readily accessible and visible grease receptacle not to exceed 3.8 L (1 gallon).
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8.1.5.3.1
8.1.5.3.1 – Upblast fans shall be supplied with an access opening of a minimum 76 mm by 127 mm (3 in. by 5 in.) or a circular diameter of 101 mm (4 in.) on the curvature of the outer fan housing to allow for cleaning and inspection of the fan blades.
8.1.5.3.2 – On existing upblast fans where sufficient access is not available to allow for the removal of grease contamination, an approved hinge mechanism or access panel shall be installed.
8.1.5.3.2
8.1.5.3.2 – On existing upblast fans where sufficient access is not available to allow for the removal of grease contamination, an approved hinge mechanism or access panel shall be installed.
9.2.1
9.2.1 – Wiring systems of any type shall not be installed in ducts.
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Responsibility
The NFPA Fire Code 4.1.5 States, “The responsibility for inspection, maintenance, and cleanliness of the ventilation control and fire protection of the commercial cooking operations shall ultimately be that of the owner of the system, provided that this responsibility has not been transferred in written form to a management company, tenant, or other party.”