Who Requires That My Grease Hood and Grease Exhuast System Be Cleaned?
There are several agencies or institutions that will require that the grease hood and grease exhaust system to be cleaned.
The Fire Marshall
Typically, the city or the county ordinances appoint a fire Marshall or fire inspector to inspect and insure that the grease exhaust system is maintained and cleaned free of grease laden deposits that may present a fire safety hazard. Typically, the NFPA Standard 96 is adopted as code by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
The Food or Health Inspector
The city or the county ordinances appoint a food or health inspector to inspect and insure that the grease exhaust system is maintained and cleaned free of grease laden deposits that may present a food or health safety hazard. Typically, the NFPA Standard 96 is adopted as code by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
The Insurance Company
Many insurance companies will require that the building owner of the food service operator provide proof of the grease exhaust system cleaning prior to insuring the building or the operations.
The Building Owner / Property Manager
Most building owners / property managers will require that the food service operator provide proof of insurance for the building. This will typically require proof of regular grease exhaust system cleanings prior to obtaining insurance and as a condition of maintaining building insurance.
The Food Service Operator
Experienced food service operators understand the down side and extreme expense related to a kitchen grease fire. In addition to eliminating interruptions to business and the restoration expenses after a fire, regular grease exhaust system cleaning contribute positive benefits of maintaining a good working environment for their kitchen staff. Hood-Pro has found that the most large chains and very successful food service establishments are very conscientious about regular kitchen grease system cleanings.
Please contact Hood-Pro, Inc. for more information on kitchen grease exhaust system cleaning. Hood-Pro, Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta GA, with sister offices in Indianapolis, In, McAllister OK, and Greely CO. Call 888-569-3914 for your quote.