Knowledgeable experts in the foodservice industry have established this site to provide you with their experience and insights into the latest industry developments, code updates, and technology for commercial kitchen ventilation systems and designs.
Our articles and blogs will include reputable, knowledgeable, and easy-to-understand information on exhaust hoods, pollution control units, demand control ventilation, ventless exhaust systems, mobile cooking stations, fire protection systems, and air handling units.
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The Importance of Heat Load-Based Design for Efficient Commercial Kitchens
In today’s commercial kitchens, energy efficiency isn’t just a goal — it’s a necessity. Restaurant operators are facing rising utility costs,… Continue to read this article
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Why Good Ventilation Means Good Vibrations
Ken Schwartz FCSI, president/CEO at SSA, is a highly experienced food service design consultant. In the recently released report Kitchen Condition,… Continue to read this article
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Cal/OSHA’s New Heat Illness Prevention Regulation: How Proper Kitchen Ventilation Can Help
With the introduction of California’s new Heat Illness Prevention regulation by Cal/OSHA, businesses across the state are facing new requirements to… Continue to read this article
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My kitchen exhaust hood is noisy, what can I do?
In the past most exhaust hood systems were designed at minimum code airflow values that were based on the square footage… Continue to read this article
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A Guide to Commercial Kitchen Ventilation: Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood Placement and Capture Efficiency.
This article focuses on the hood design and their placement, capture, and containment. The hood system U.L. 710 listing only provides… Continue to read this article