Fire Hoods

This review is to ensure that the proposed commercial kitchen hood over the cooking appliances (ranges, deep fryers, woks, etc.) complies with the above listed standard for the proper ventilation of grease laden vapors to the outside and for the fire safety of the structure in which it is to be installed.

No.     Fire Code Compliance Item

H-000    APPLICABLE CODES: This code reference shall be placed on the cover sheet of your drawings. NFPA 96; 2017 Ed.

H-002    Maintain 40 inches clear above the roof with the exhaust flow pointed up & away from the roof surface.

H-004    Duct access panels shall be identified by a sign per NFPA 96, 4-1.6.; 2017 Ed.

H-006    Duct access panels shall be provided per NFPA 96, 4-3.; 2017 Ed.

H-008    Provide verification that the proposed exhaust fan is approved for this type of installation.

H-010    Back shelf hoods shall provide 300 cfm of air flow per linear feet of cooking surface.
 
H-012    Canopy hood open on 3 sides shall provide 100 cfm of air flow per square feet of hood.

H-014    Canopy hoods open all sides shall provide 150 cfm of air flow per square feet of hood.
    
H-016    Provide verification that the product complies with the requirements of the clearance reduction table.
  
H-018    Maintain 18 inches from combustible materials to Hood & Duct.
    
H-020    A Drip tray & Cup shall be installed below the bottom edge of the filters.
    
H-022    Duct construction shall comply with NFPA 96, 4-5.2.; 2017 Ed.
    
H-024    Duct Clearances shall be maintained per NFPA 96, 1-3.2.1.; 2017 Ed.
  
H-026    Exhaust Fan clearances shall be maintained per NFPA 96, 1-3.2.1.; 2017 Ed.
    
H-028    Exterior duct installation shall comply with NFPA 96, 4-6.; 2017 Ed.
    
H-030    Maintain 10 ft. clearance from adjacent Buildings, Property lines & Air intakes.
    
H-032    Grease removal devices shall comply with NAPA 96, 3-1 & 3-2.; 2017 Ed.
    
H-034    Grease removal device clearances shall be maintained per NFPA 96, 1-3.2.1; 2017 Ed.
    
H-036    Hood Clearances shall be maintained per NFPA 96, 1-3.2.1; 2017 Ed.
    
H-040    The Hood shall be a maximum of 7 feet Above finished floor to the bottom edge of the hood.
    
H-042    Filters shall be installed at 45 degree angles.
    
H-044    Interior duct installation shall comply with NFPA 96, 4-7.; 2017 Ed.
    
H-046    Ducts shall lead directly to the exterior of the building. NFPA 96, 4-1.2; 2017 Ed.
    
H-048    Maintain 3 inches from limited combustible materials to Hood & Duct.
    
H-050    Provide verification from the testing agency as to the listing they have given this product.
    
H-052    Make up air shall be a minimum of 80% of exhaust air.
    
H-054    Ducts shall form no dips and/or traps per NFPA 96, 4-1.4.; 2017 Ed.
    
H-056    Ducts shall not connect to any other ventilation or exhaust system NFPA 96, 4-1.3; 2017 Ed.
    
H-058    Maintain 0 inches clearance from non-combustible materials to Hood & Duct.
    
H-060    Ducts shall not pass through fire walls or fire partitions. NFPA 96, 4-1.1; 2017 Ed.
    
H-062    Rooftop terminations shall comply with NFPA 96, 4-8.2.; 2017 Ed.
    
H-064    Wall terminations shall comply with NFPA 96, 4-8.3.; 2017 Ed.