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We offer
several services to our customers. Some of the services we offer
are:
- Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning (Read
More!)
- Sidewalk, Drive-Thru, Storefront and Dumpster Pad
cleaning (Read
More!)
- Graffiti Removal (Read
More!)
- Vinyl Siding
Cleaning
- Roof Grease
Removal
- Grease Containment
System For Rooftops
- Unique cleaning
challenges (specifically designed by you)
- Fire equipment
inspections
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NFPA 96
Standards
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The National Fire
Protection Association regulations are specifically designed to limit the life
safety concerns and fire hazards associated with commercial cooking equipment
and rooftop grease containment*. At Bare Metal Solutions, we take all the
necessary steps to comply with these codes on your behalf. Along the way, we act
as your consultant to make the process as smooth as
possible. |
4-8.2.1 Rooftop terminations shall
be arranged with or provided with the following:
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The ability to drain grease out of any traps or
low points formed in the fan or duct near the termination of the system into a
collection container that is noncombustible, closed to the elements, rainproof,
structurally sound for the service to which it is applied, and will not sustain
combustion. A grease collection device that is applied to exhaust systems shall
not inhibit the performance of any fan. Exception: Grease containers that are
evaluated for equivalency with the preceding requirements and listed as
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8-3 CLEANING
8-3.1 Hoods, grease removal devices, fans, ducts, and other
appurtenances shall be cleaned to bare metal at frequent intervals prior to
surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. After the
exhaust system is cleaned to bare metal, it shall not be coated with powder or
other substance. The entire exhaust system shall be inspected by a properly
trained, qualified, and certified company or person(s) acceptable to the
authority having jurisdiction. |
8-3.1.1 Upon inspection, if found to
be contaminated with deposits from grease-laden vapors, the entire exhaust
system shall be cleaned by a properly trained, qualified, and certified company
or person(s) acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction in accordance with
Section 8-3.
3-2.3 Grease filters shall be listed and constructed of steel or
listed equivalent material and shall be of rigid construction that will not
distort or crush under normal operation, handling, and cleaning conditions.
Filters shall be tightfitting and firmly held in place.
4-3.1 Openings shall be provided at the sides or at the top of the duct,
whichever is more accessible, and at changes of direction. Openings shall be
protected by approved access panels that comply with 4-3.4.4. Exception:
Openings shall not be required in portions of the duct that are accessible from
the duct entry or discharge.
5-1.1 Approved upblast fans with
motors surrounded by the airstream shall be hinged, supplied with flexible
weatherproof electrical cable and service hold-open retainers, and listed for
this use. |
* Reprinted with permission from NFPA 96 Standard for
Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations ©1998,
National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA 02269. The reprinted material
is not the complete and official position of the National Fire Protection
Association, on the referenced subject which is represented only by the standard
in its entirety. |
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