The NFPA 96 Fire Code states that “Grease filters shall be of rigid construction that will not distort or crush under normal operation, handling, and cleaning conditions… and shall be arranged so that all exhaust air passes through the grease filters.” This is because the filters are your first line of defense in keeping grease out of your exhaust system, and more importantly, they serve as a “shield” to prevent flames from entering your exhaust ducts. We can replace your broken and/or missing hood filters for you with a stainless steel equivalent. Sizes and styles vary; call for more details.

The NFPA 96 Fire Code states that “Grease drip trays shall be pitched to drain into an enclosed metal container having a capacity not exceeding 1 gal.” We can replace your missing drip cups for you to help prevent grease from dripping onto the floors and causing a slip hazard. Sizes and styles vary; call for more details.

We can replace your broken/missing hood lights & globes. We use a 100-watt rough service bulb to withstand the continual heat and vibrations generated under kitchen exhaust hoods. Globes are important because they prevent accidental damage to the delicate light bulbs inside, keep grease-laden vapors away from the light fixtures, and serve to contain any glass from the light bulbs in the event one should shatter.

The NFPA 96 Fire Code states that “Fans shall have a drain directed to a readily accessible and visible grease receptacle not to exceed 1 gal.” These grease catch receptacles are necessary in order to collect the excess grease drawn from your exhaust system and help prevent it from getting onto your rooftop. We can install and/or replace your missing grease catch receptacles, and when the pillows become saturated with grease, we can replace these during your regularly scheduled exhaust system cleanings. Sizes and styles vary; click on this link for more details.

These filter cartridges collect the excess grease drawn from your exhaust system and help prevent it from getting onto your rooftop. Once they become saturated with grease, these cartridges should be replaced and we can do this for you during your regularly scheduled exhaust system cleanings.

The NFPA 96 Fire Code states that “Cooking equipment shall not be operated while its . . . exhaust system is nonoperational or impaired.” Since good, working fan belts are an integral part of your exhaust system operation, it’s important to stay on top of fan belt maintenance. We can check these for you during your regularly scheduled exhaust system cleanings and replace any worn and/or damaged fan belts, before they break and shut down your cooking operations. Sizes and styles vary; call for more details.

The NFPA 96 Fire Code states that “Upblast fans shall be hinged . . . and supplied with service hold-open retainers.” These are important because they allow our technicians to safely tip your fans back for cleaning the fan blades inside and the duct below. We keep these hinge kits in stock and can install them to bring your exhaust fan(s) up to code.

Some fans are so large and heavy that a standard hinge kit will not work to support that much weight. These situations need heavy-duty hinges installed in order to make the fan and duct interiors accessible for cleaning. These hinges are a special order item, and we can install them to bring your exhaust fan(s) up to code.