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Hood and duct cleaning in New York City

Grease removed from hoods, filters, ductwork and exhaust fans in New York City commercial kitchens, at least every three months as the FDNY requires, with records kept for the inspector.

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Chefs cooking at the range in a professional restaurant kitchen

What is included

Done right, and on record with the FDNY.

  • Hoods, plenums, ductwork and exhaust fans cleaned to bare metal
  • Cleaned at least every three months, as the FDNY requires
  • Scheduled around your hours so you do not lose a service
  • Dated decal on the hood and records kept for the inspector
  • Cleaning report for your landlord and insurance carrier
  • Paired with your suppression inspection to save a visit

Who we work with in New York City

  • Restaurants
  • Pizzerias and charbroil kitchens
  • Wok and 24-hour kitchens
  • Hotels
  • Institutional kitchens
  • Food production

Hood and duct cleaning: the rules

What New York City requires

Enforced by the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention under the New York City Fire Code.

Every 3 monthsThe minimum in New York City, cleaned to bare metal. This is stricter than the national standard.
Every 6 monthsVertical ducts more than three stories tall, at a minimum.
Solid fuelInspected monthly and cleaned at least every 3 months.
FiltersChecked daily and cleaned at least monthly.
Who may cleanOnly FDNY-approved companies, with a numbered decal on the hood and records kept for the inspector.

New York City requires kitchen exhaust cleaning more often than most places. Keep the decal current and the records on hand, because inspectors ask for both.

All New York City fire code requirements

Questions

Hood and duct cleaning in New York City: what to know

At least every 3 months, cleaned to bare metal. That is stricter than the national standard. Filters should be checked daily and cleaned at least monthly.

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