The NFPA 96 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations requires all commercial kitchen exhaust systems to have duct access doors.Nov 11, 2016
How does grease duct work?
Your grease ducts are the main exit path for smoke and grease-laden air from commercial kitchen cooking equipment. As contaminated air from cooking appliances passes through the ducts, the vapors cool and settle on the inside of the ductwork.Jun 22, 2018
What is grease duct made of?
Grease Duct is ETL Listed, single wall construction made from stainless steel. Duct diameters range from 5" to 36", with multiple lengths and accessories available. Grease duct is ideal for use in kitchen ventilation applications where clearance to combustibles and temperature retention in the duct is not a factor.
Do access panels need to be fire rated?
Access doors need to be fire rated to protect gas lines, electrical wiring, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Anything flammable needs to be taken into consideration.
What makes an access panel fire rated?
Most fire rated access doors and panels are designed for privacy and easy access to areas behind walls or ceilings while a fire rated access panel is specifically manufactured with compliance to fire safety standards.
Is an access panel required?
Even though it isn't required, it's a good idea to have an access panel behind the tub and shower. If a wall separates the tub from the toilet or another part of the bathroom, then the outside of that wall provides an ideal location for a panel.
How do I access ductwork?
To gain access to the duct between the floors, simply pull back the carpet, and cut through the plywood. This is easier than it first appears. Most carpet is held in place by tack strips at the edge of a room. Small spikes hold the carpet in place as the carpet is stretched onto the tack strip.Dec 30, 2008
What does it mean if something is fire rated?
For public spaces and commercial applications, fire-rated products are generally required. ... The Class A –rated designation is given only to acoustic materials that show exceptionally low surface flame spread, smoke, and heat when exposed to fire.
What are ceiling access panels for?
Access panels cover wall or ceiling openings to hide components from view while maintaining access. They allow entry to service equipment and infrastructure such as plumbing, electrical, security systems, telephone, computer cable, and sprinkler systems.