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Understanding NFPA Hood Cleaning Standards for Commercial Kitchens

When I first started managing a commercial kitchen, I thought hood cleaning was just about keeping the place looking tidy. It was only after a routine kitchen hood inspection that I realized how much more was at stake. The inspector pointed out hidden grease buildup in the exhaust duct and mentioned the NFPA hood cleaning standards. That conversation changed how I approached restaurant fire safety entirely. The National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, sets the benchma