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

NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection

NFPA 96 is a standard that provides clear instructions on how to design, install, operate, inspect, and maintain commercial kitchens to make sure they are safe from fires.

t covers all kinds of cooking equipment, exhaust hoods, grease removal systems, ventilation systems, fire suppression systems, and the required distances from flammable materials.

This standard applies to both home-style and public kitchens, as well as any commercial cooking that uses equipment similar to what is found in homes.

The newest version adds a section about temporary and mobile food setups, such as those that use liquefied petroleum gas, which follows the rules from NFPA 58.
It also improves and clarifies who is responsible for testing, inspecting, maintaining, and keeping these kitchen areas clean.