96-14 VENTILATION CONTROL AND FIRE PROTECTION OF COMMERCIAL COOKING OPERATIONS

6.2.2 Grease Removal Device Protection. 8 percent slope on horizontal runs greater than 22.86 m
(75 ft).
6.2.2.1* Where the distance between the grease removal
device and the appliance flue outlet (heat source) is less than 7.1.4.1 Factory-built grease ducts shall be permitted to be
457 mm (18 in.), grease removal devices shall be protected installed at a lesser slope in accordance with the listing and the
from combustion gas outlets and from direct flame impinge‐ manufacturer's instructions.
ment occurring during normal operation of cooking applian‐
ces producing high flue gas temperatures. 7.1.4.2 All horizontal ducts shall be provided with access in
accordance with 7.4.1.
6.2.2.2* This protection shall be permitted to be accom‐
plished by the installation of a steel or stainless steel baffle 7.1.4.3* Drains shall be provided at low points in horizontal
plate between the heat source and the grease removal device. ducts.

6.2.2.3 The baffle plate shall be sized and located so that 7.1.4.3.1 Where provided, drains shall be continuously welded
flames or combustion gases travel a distance not less than to the exhaust duct in accordance with the terms of the listing
457 mm (18 in.) from the heat source to the grease removal and the manufacturer's installation manual.
device. 7.1.4.4 All ducts shall be installed without forming dips or
6.2.2.4 The baffle shall be located not less than 152 mm traps.
(6 in.) from the grease removal device. 7.1.4.5 In manifold (common duct) systems, the lowest end of
6.2.3 Grease Filters. the main duct shall be connected flush on the bottom with the
branch duct.
6.2.3.1 Grease filters shall be listed.
7.1.4.6 Exhaust ducts used in downdraft appliance ventilation
6.2.3.2 Grease filters shall be constructed of noncombustible systems shall be allowed to include an upturn in the duct provi‐
material. ded the trapped area contains a low point drain to an approved
grease reservoir not exceeding 3.8 L (1 gal) in capacity and the
6.2.3.3 Grease filters shall be of rigid construction that will not entire length of the duct is easily accessible for cleaning.
distort or crush under normal operation, handling, and clean‐
ing conditions. 7.1.5 Openings required for accessibility shall comply with
Section 7.3.
6.2.3.4 Grease filters shall be arranged so that all exhaust air
passes through the grease filters. 7.1.6 A sign stating the following shall be placed on all access
panels:
6.2.3.5 Grease filters shall be easily accessible for removal.
ACCESS PANEL — DO NOT OBSTRUCT
6.2.3.6 Grease filters shall be installed at an angle not less
than 45 degrees from the horizontal. 7.1.7 Listed grease ducts shall be installed in accordance with
the terms of the listing and the manufacturer’s instructions.
6.2.4 Grease Drip Trays.
7.2 Clearance. Clearance between ducts and combustible
6.2.4.1 Grease filters shall be equipped with a grease drip tray materials shall be provided in accordance with the require‐
beneath their lower edges. ments of Section 4.2.
6.2.4.2 Grease drip trays shall be kept to the minimum size 7.2.1 Where single-wall ductwork penetrates a non-fire-rated
needed to collect grease. roof assembly, the penetration point shall be of limited-
6.2.4.3 Grease drip trays shall be pitched to drain into an combustible or noncombustible construction unless a field-
enclosed metal container having a capacity not exceeding 3.8 L applied grease duct enclosure is installed to the top of the roof
(1 gal). curb or the clearances of Section 4.2 are maintained.

6.2.5 Grease Filter Orientation. Grease filters that require a 7.3 Openings.
specific orientation to drain grease shall be clearly so designa‐ 7.3.1 Openings shall be provided at the sides or at the top of
ted on the face of the filter as to be visible with the filter in‐ the duct, whichever is more accessible, and at changes of direc‐
stalled, or the hood or filter shall be constructed so that filters tion.
cannot be installed in the wrong orientation.
7.3.2 Openings shall be protected by approved access
constructed and installed in accordance with the requirements
Chapter 7 Exhaust Duct Systems of 7.4.4.
7.1 General. 7.3.3 Openings shall not be required in portions of the duct
that are accessible from the duct entry or discharge.
7.1.1 Ducts shall not pass through fire walls.
7.3.4 For hoods with dampers in the exhaust or supply collar,
7.1.2* All ducts shall lead directly to the exterior of the build‐ an access panel for cleaning and inspection shall be provided
ing, so as not to unduly increase any fire hazard. in the duct or the hood within 457 mm (18 in.) of the damper.
7.1.3 Duct systems shall not be interconnected with any other 7.3.5 For common exhaust duct systems, access panel open‐
building ventilation or exhaust system. ings shall be provided for installation and servicing of the fire-
7.1.4 All ducts shall be installed with a minimum 2 percent extinguishing system.
slope on horizontal runs up to 22.86 m (75 ft) and a minimum

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