NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2024 Edition Paperback

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Enhance Kitchen Safety with the 2024 NFPA 96: Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations

Fire safety in commercial kitchens is critical—whether in a restaurant, food truck, cafeteria, or institutional kitchen. The 2024 edition of NFPA 96 delivers the most current and comprehensive requirements for the design, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of ventilation and fire protection systems in commercial cooking environments.

This standard applies to all types of cooking equipment and ventilation systems, including exhaust hoods, fans, grease removal devices, duct systems, fire suppression systems, and clearance from combustibles. It’s essential for professionals involved in designing, maintaining, or inspecting commercial cooking systems, including both public and private facilities, and residential-style equipment used in commercial settings.

Highlights of the 2024 Edition:

• Expanded chapter on mobile and temporary cooking operations, now including requirements related to liquefied petroleum gas (LP-Gas), in alignment with the new mobile food facilities provisions in NFPA 58: Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code

• Clarified and expanded responsibilities for inspection, testing, maintenance, and cleanliness of commercial cooking operations

• Updated provisions for labeling, including revised requirements for the use, inspection, testing, and maintenance of equipment labels

NFPA 96 is the go-to standard for reducing fire risks in commercial kitchens and ensuring ventilation systems and fire protection measures are up to code. The 2024 edition reflects evolving technologies, industry practices, and safety considerations—making it an indispensable resource for code officials, fire inspectors, system designers, and facility managers.

Support fire prevention and operational safety—stay current with the 2024 NFPA 96.