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commercial kitchens is NFPA 96. Again, NFPA 96 is a standard written by an independent organization, not a<br />
law or code until it is adopted as a law or code by the municipality where the cooking establishment is located.<br />
Since NFPA is the standard most widely and universally adopted into law, it is the only standard that we will<br />
address and follow.<br />
According to NFPA 96 – 2011, Section 11.4: “The entire exhaust system shall be inspected for grease buildup<br />
by a properly trained, qualified, and certified person(s) acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and in<br />
accordance with Table 11.4.”<br />
NFPA 96 – Table 11.4<br />
Type or Volume of Cooking Frequency Cleaning Frequency<br />
Systems serving solid fuel cooking operations Monthly<br />
Systems serving high-volume cooking operations such as 24-hour cooking,<br />
charbroiling, or wok cooking<br />
Quarterly<br />
Systems serving moderate-volume cooking operations Semi - Annually<br />
Systems serving low-volume cooking operations, such as churches, day camps,<br />
seasonal businesses, or senior centers.<br />
Industrial Duct Cleaning<br />
Annually<br />
The most important element for keeping your industrial ducting clean has to be the human element.<br />
Depending on the extraction system different factors will be working against your ductwork and having Airtech<br />
maintain your system will increase its effectiveness and working life. Prevention is always better than the cure<br />
and this couldn’t be truer than with ducting. The accumulation of grease, dirt and dust can make for<br />
uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous working conditions. Rest assured Airtech has the solution. We offer<br />
a one off or regular cleaning program that will eliminate the buildup of grease and grime that is inevitable and<br />
it’s this grime that we enjoy to clean. Please use the below table to decide the best cleaning intervals for your<br />
duct work. The frequency depends on the usage and the vulnerability of the system to ignition.<br />
USAGE (Hours per Day of Operation) Cleaning Frequency<br />
Very Heavy Use (16 – 20 hours per day) Monthly<br />
Heavy Use (12 – 16 hours per day) Quarterly<br />
Moderate Use (6 – 12 hours per day) Semi - Annually<br />
Light Use (2 – 6 hours per day) Annually