Is DDAN Hood Cleaning & Repair NFPA 96 Compliant?
Yes. DDAN Hood Cleaning & Repair is fully NFPA 96 compliant, and every service we provide is performed according to the National Fire Protection Association's Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations.
What NFPA 96 Compliance Means
NFPA 96 outlines the rules governing:
- ✓ Grease removal
- ✓ Hood and duct cleaning frequencies
- ✓ Exhaust fan access and hinge requirements
- ✓ Fire suppression systems
- ✓ Ventilation performance
- ✓ Installation standards
- ✓ Access panels every 12 feet and at every turn
NFPA 96-Compliant Hood Cleaning
DDAN removes grease to bare metal, reaching hoods, filters, ducts, fans, and all accessible areas.
Every cleaning visit includes:
- ✓ Before-and-after photos
- ✓ Documentation for fire inspection or insurance
- ✓ Notes on deficiencies or repair needs
- ✓ Service tags placed on the hood
- ✓ Recommendations for frequency compliance
NFPA 96-Compliant Repairs and Installations
Our repairs and installations meet or exceed NFPA 96 requirements:
- ✓ Proper welding and sealing of grease ducts
- ✓ UL 300 fire suppression systems
- ✓ Code-compliant access panel installation
- ✓ Correct sizing of exhaust fans and ductwork
- ✓ Required hinge kits on upblast fans
- ✓ Fire-rated, grease-tight ductwork
- ✓ Rooftop grease containment systems
Fire Suppression Systems Built to UL 300 Standards
DDAN installs UL 300-compliant systems with:
- ✓ Proper nozzle placement
- ✓ Fusible link routing
- ✓ Detection lines
- ✓ Agent tanks
- ✓ Appliance-specific coverage
- ✓ System interlocks and shutdowns
Compliance Documentation
We document every job thoroughly. Your documentation includes:
- ✓ Time-stamped photos
- ✓ Service reports
- ✓ Inspection notes
- ✓ Deficiency reports
- ✓ Compliance confirmations
- ✓ Suggested maintenance timelines
Summary
DDAN Hood Cleaning & Repair is fully NFPA 96 compliant, providing commercial kitchen exhaust cleaning, repairs, installations, and maintenance with full documentation. Based in Mt. Juliet, we proudly serve all of Middle Tennessee.
