NFPA 96: Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, 2021 Edition, provides the prescriptive requirements referenced in contractor licensing exams for the design, installation, operation and maintenance of commercial kitchen ventilation and fire-protection systems. This edition details performance criteria for hoods, duct systems, exhaust equipment, clearances, grease-removal devices, fire-suppression components, inspection schedules and cleaning intervals, aligning with exam-vendor domains that emphasize code application, system safety and compliance responsibilities for contractors working in commercial cooking environments.
This reference is required for Florida State Business and Finance Exams January 2025 - December 2025
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