Monthly Cleaning
Solid fuel cooking: Kitchens using wood, charcoal, or other solid fuels require monthly exhaust system cleaning due to rapid creosote and grease buildup.
NFPA 96 & FIRE CODE COMPLIANCE
Miami Hood Cleaning Pros follows NFPA 96 standards on every job. We provide the documentation, photo reports, and service stickers you need to pass fire marshal, health department, and insurance inspections.
NFPA 96 is the National Fire Protection Association's standard for ventilation control and fire protection of commercial cooking operations. It establishes the minimum fire safety requirements for cooking equipment, hoods, ducts, and fans in commercial kitchens.
Commercial cooking operations generate grease-laden vapors that accumulate in exhaust systems. Without proper cleaning and maintenance, this buildup creates a significant fire hazard. NFPA 96 provides the guidelines to keep your kitchen safe and compliant.
Most jurisdictions, including Miami and Miami-Dade, have adopted NFPA 96 as part of their fire code. Failure to comply can result in fines, business closure, and increased liability in the event of a fire.
NFPA 96 establishes specific cleaning intervals based on the type and volume of cooking in your commercial kitchen:
Solid fuel cooking: Kitchens using wood, charcoal, or other solid fuels require monthly exhaust system cleaning due to rapid creosote and grease buildup.
High-volume cooking: 24-hour operations, wok cooking, charbroiling, and high-volume frying require quarterly cleaning to prevent dangerous grease accumulation.
Moderate-volume cooking: Most standard restaurants fall into this category, requiring professional cleaning every six months.
Low-volume cooking: Churches, seasonal businesses, day camps, and facilities with minimal cooking may require only annual cleaning.
Every Miami Hood Cleaning Pros service includes comprehensive documentation to prove compliance:
We photograph your entire exhaust system before and after cleaning, providing visual proof of the work performed and your system's compliance status.
We place dated service stickers on your hood showing the cleaning date and the recommended next service date based on your cooking volume.
Detailed written reports document the scope of work performed, any issues found, and recommendations for maintaining compliance.
If you face a surprise inspection, our documentation helps you demonstrate compliance immediately. We're also available to speak with inspectors if needed.
Most commercial kitchen insurance policies require regular professional exhaust cleaning per NFPA 96 standards. Without proper documentation of cleaning, your claim may be denied in the event of a grease fire.
Regular professional cleaning demonstrates due diligence in maintaining a safe environment. This can protect you from liability claims if a fire occurs despite your compliance efforts.
Don't wait for an inspection to find out your kitchen isn't compliant. Schedule professional hood cleaning with full documentation today.
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