Region: Americas
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What are the Requirements for automatically activating the exhaust ventilation system when the appliances are turned on?
The International Mechanical Code (IMC) provides the answers to the question. Chapter 507.1.1 Operations spells out the requirements for automatic activation of the exhaust system when appliances are turned…
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Why Is Indoor Environmental Quality Important in Commercial Restaurants?
Thermal comfort is typically used when we are discussing how staff and customers feel in a restaurant and is typically evaluated using measures such as the temperature and relative…
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Fire Safety in Commercial Kitchens
Fire safety in commercial kitchens is mandated by code. It makes sense simply from a practical standpoint to embrace fire safety to preserve life and prevent property loss. A…
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Understanding Fan Laws
This article will provide the fundamentals of fan behavior, commonly known as “fan laws” in a system, and how a mechanical engineer selects the proper fan. Most manufacturers of…
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Capture and Containment, What does it mean?
A key function of any Kitchen Ventilation Canopy (Exhaust Hood), or Ventilated Ceiling, is its ability to catch the heat and fumes rising from the cooking appliances and to…
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What the Building Codes require when installing a residential range in a commercial space.
Cooking causes over 50% of residential fires and over 29% of non-residential fires. It is important to understand what is needed when installing a residential-rated range in a commercial…
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It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity!
Addressing comfort, space conditioning and make up air in commercial kitchens. I’m sure you’ve heard this before, somewhere. It implies the heat isn’t that big a deal for comfort,…
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The Radiant Chef
How does radiant heat affect your chef’s and kitchen staff comfort? Typically, if you tell someone they look “radiant,” you would be complimenting their glowing appearance. If you tell…
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Finding the Right Exhaust Hood for Your Pizza Oven
To deliver consistency for their customers and drive speed, most large pizza chains utilize conveyor ovens to cook their pizzas and other menu items. These ovens are typically configured…
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What Are CFM and Static Pressure in Commercial Kitchen Ventilation?
CFM (cubic feet per minute) measures how much air a commercial kitchen ventilation system moves, while static pressure measures the resistance the fan must overcome to move that air…
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