Keep your restaurant safe by regularly inspecting, cleaning, and maintaining your kitchen exhaust system. The National Fire Protection Association (PA) reports that many restaurant fires begin with cooking appliances and can spread to the exhaust system. To reduce fire hazards and comply with regulations, it’s crucial to conduct a complete cleaning from the hood to the fan. Installing access doors in the ductwork makes cleaning easier, and following NFPA Code 96 will help determine the necessary maintenance frequency.  By keeping these systems working at their best, they will evacuate the smoke and grease out of the building and produce a cleaner, safer, cooler kitchen and better working environment for staff.