NFPA 96 Hood Cleaning Frequency: How Often Is Your Kitchen Due?
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What NFPA 96 is
Short explanation of the standard and why local fire codes adopt it.
Cleaning intervals by cooking volume
- Solid fuel cooking (wood, charcoal): monthly
- High-volume cooking (24-hour, charbroiling, wok): quarterly
- Moderate-volume cooking: semi-annually
- Low-volume cooking (churches, seasonal kitchens): annually
What the inspector checks in Mobile
Sticker on the hood, cleaning certificate, bare-metal standard, access panels.
What to keep on file
Service reports, before and after photos, certificate of performance.