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Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning
The Safety Standard- Why NFPA 96 Matters?
A significant number of commercial kitchen fires are caused by grease accumulation. At ACME DUCT, we strictly follow NFPA 96 (Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations).
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Our IKECA-certified technicians deep-clean your entire exhaust system from the kitchen hood to the rooftop fan, to remove flammable grease residue and meet fire safety insurance requirements.
IKECA Certified- The Gold Standard in Kitchen Hygiene
As an IKECA-certified (International Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning Association) service provider, we utilize the ANSI/IKECA C10 Standard. This is the gold standard for methodology, ensuring:
Thoroughness
Cleaning inaccessible areas that non-certified cleaners often skip.
Methodology
Using specialized degreasers and mechanical scraping to achieve the "Bare Metal" standard.
Verification
Grease depth-gauge testing to ensure grease accumulation is within safe limits.
IKECA/NFPA 96 Kitchen Exhaust Inspection Frequency Table
Cooking Volume/Type | Inspection Frequency |
|---|---|
Solid fuel cooking (wood/charcoal) | Monthly |
High-volume (24-hour, charbroiling, wok) | Quarterly (Every 3 months) |
Moderate-volume (Typical restaurant) | Semi-annually (Every 6 months) |
Low-volume (Churches, day camps, seasonal) | Annually (Once a year) |
Our Comprehensive Process
Step 1: Site Protection & Prep
We cover your cooking equipment and floors in heavy-duty plastic to ensure zero cross-contamination. Electrical components are shielded, and the workspace is secured before any cleaning begins.
Step 2: Industrial De-greasing
Our team applies food-safe degreasers to the hood, plenum, and duct interiors. This chemical treatment breaks down heavy grease and carbon buildup that standard cleaning misses.
Step 3: Human Access Cleaning/Confined Space
Technicians physically enter the ductwork (where size permits). This allows for manual scraping and detailed cleaning of horizontal runs and corners that are unreachable, ensuring a true "Bare Metal" finish.
Step 4: Rooftop Fan & Housing Maintenance
We clean the exhaust fan blades and housing on the roof. If required, we install NFPA-compliant hinge kits and access doors to ensure the entire system can be inspected and maintained safely.
Step 5: Verification, Certification, & Compliance Tagging
We provide a photo-documented report and apply a Certified Service Sticker to your hood for fire department and insurance verification.
Results In Action
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