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1
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What is the purpose of a properly commercial kitchen systems ?

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Safe and Better working condition for all those involved

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The commercial kitchen exhaust system must contain the product of the process to where ?

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To the fan that delivers the products outdoors

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List seven pieces of equipment or components that you will find on a typical commercial kitchen exhaust system

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1) Exhaust hood or canopy 2) integral grease filtration 3) fire suppression system 4) exhaust duct system 5) exhaust fan 6) make-up air (MUA) unit 7) control interlock device

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What is the function of a kitchen canopy or hood ?

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To capture the plume of heated air rising from the hot cooking surface

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List six things that could exist within a commercial kitchen effluent’’.

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Grease particles ,Grease vapour,Heat ,Odour,Moisture and Volatile organic compounds

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What are the 3 things that are captured and contained from the effluent in a commercial kitchen exhaust system?

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extraction baffles, filters and water mist systems

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What are seven considerations that should be considered when selecting a hood style in commercial kitchen?

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Type of grill , deep fryer, steam kettle, open or closed flame ranges, ovens or dishwashing equipment and other similar heat and steam producing equipment

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What are the kitchen exhaust minimum air flow rates designed to do?

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To Contain and exhaust undesirable cooking products generated by the appliances

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What are the two main categories of commercial kitchen exhaust hoods?

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Type 1 ventilation Hood and Type 2 ventilations Hood

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What are type1 Hoods designed to handle in regards to a commercial kitchen?

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Are designed to handle heat and grease laden effluent

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What are two components that must be included within a type1Hood?

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Integrated filtration components and fire suppression components

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What are two things are necessary in regards to. Construction of a type?

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They must be continuously welded and liquid tight

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What are two board categories of type1 Hoods?

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Standard and Listed

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Standard type1 Hoods must meet the requirements set out by 3 standards, what are they?

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1) Alberta Building Codes (ABC) 2) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 3) No-96 Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations, UL-300 fire extinguishing system for protection of commercial cooking or ULC/ord-c1254.6 fire testing of restaurant cooking area fire extinguishing system units

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What do listed type1 Hoods carry in regards to certification

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ULC listing label

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What do type II Hoods collect that differs from a type I Hood?

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Steam vapour,low heat and odours

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What are two basic styles or type of Hoods?

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Canopy Hoods and Non-Canopy Hoods

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List four sub-styles or types of Hoods

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Island canopy,Wall canopy,Corner canopy and Slop canopy

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How many sides of an Island canopy are exposed to draw air in?

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Four sides are exposed

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How many sides of a wall canopy are exposed to draw air in ?

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Three sides are exposed

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How many sides of a corner canopy are exposed to draw air in ?

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Two sides are exposed

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What would a slot canopy be used in place of ?

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a large canopy Hood

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23
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What is one advantage of using a slot canopy ?

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can exhaust effluent at lower CFM

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What are two disadvantages of using a slot canopy?

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1) A larger maintenance times are required to wash the canopy and filter 2) complexity to fabricate and meet the requirements of standards

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List two basic styles of non-canopy Hoods.

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Backshelf (or Passover) and Eyebrow

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How are pre-manufactured non-canopy Hoods sized ?

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According to the manufacturer’s specifications

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Where are back shelf hoods typically installed?

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They’re designed to be installed closer to the cooking area

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Where are back shelf hoods installed in relation to the front edge of the cooking surface ?

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Back from the front edge of the cooking surface

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Where eyebrow hoods normally installed?

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oven type equipment

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30
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What are grease removal systems designed to reduce?

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the amount of combustible matter in the exhaust air

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31
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Describe the process of grease removal through these devices.

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collect the airborne particles and concentrating them so they may be disposed of a later time

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32
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List 4 items that could be part of the grease removal system.

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Filters,Baffles,Air washers and Ultraviolet technology

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What happens to the grease that is collected through the grease removal system ?

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collected in grease drip treys where it can be later discarded

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What 4 codes must the grease removal system meet when installed ?

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NFPA, ABC, manufacturer’s instructions and the authority having jurisdiction

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What do fire suppression systems ensure?

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If there’s a flare-up fire it is suppressed before any heat damage can occur

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What happens when the sensor inside the hood detects a flare-up or fire ?

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Turn on chemicals fire suppression or containment agents directly on the fire, extinguishing it entirely

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What must be used in a hood that is designed to extract grease?

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ULC rated fire suppression system

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38
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Give a brief definition to describe the exhaust duct system.

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The means of containing the exhausted air until it leaves the structure

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What shape of duct is generally used in a commercial kitchen exhaust system?

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Generally square or rectangular

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40
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In which direction should commercial kitchen exhausts be preferably installed?

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It’s preferred to go vertical with as few direction changes or transitions as possible.

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41
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Who must approve commercial kitchen exhaust ducts to be installed?

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ULC rated or local jurisdiction

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42
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Who must approve exhaust fans and motors used in a commercial kitchen exhaust system?

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ULC/CSA approved.

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In regards to operations, what must a fan used in a commercial kitchen exhaust system be rated for?

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continuous operation.

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44
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What size exhaust fan must be used in a commercial kitchen exhaust system?

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Size to maintain air velocity in the hood over the cooking area to properly entrain a grease particles and Vapor’s .

45
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What is the minimum air velocity through the duct according to NFPA?

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500 fpm

46
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How do we determine the volume of air that needs to be exhausted by the fan in a commercial kitchen exhaust system?

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Is determined by the hood type.

47
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How much make-up air is required in a commercial kitchen?

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Air must be provided in approximately equal amounts to replace the kitchen air being exhausted.

48
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Where do we typically get air for make-up?

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Outside air

49
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What are the three ways that make-up air can be delivered to the kitchen?

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  1. Through one supply type
  2. Transfer air
    3.multiple sources
50
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What type of pressure is desirable within the kitchen with respect to the dinning room?

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A slight negative pressure is desirable.

51
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With the pressure identified in the previous question, why is this desirable?

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To keep odours out of the dinning area.

52
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What should be taken into consideration to avoid uncomfortable draft conditions when installing a make-up system?

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Location of the air inlets

53
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How’s the air tempered in a make-up air system?

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By the use of a separate control

54
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What would happen to the designed exhaust volume if there was no make-up air?

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The exhaust fan would not be able to exhaust the design volume

55
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what would be the result of having a large negative pressure within a commercial kitchen?

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. Negative pressure would cause improper venting of water heaters, space heaters or other individually vented gas appliances in the building.

56
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What does a control interlock-panel system ensure in a commercial kitchen?

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To ensure that the makeup air is supplied when the kitchen exhaust fan is turned on and vice versa

57
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What are 2 things that interlocks prevent in a commercial kitchen/restaurant?

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Prevent kitchen fumes from entering the dinning area as well as ensure satisfactory venting of other gas appliances.

58
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What two publications do we generally adopt local codes in regards to a commercial kitchen exhaust system?

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The Alberta building code or NFPA standard No-96

59
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In most major cities, who writes and publishes local codes?

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By local building officials.

60
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What are local codes frequently based on?

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National codes

61
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Who do planners and designers need to consult prior to designing a commercial kitchen ventilation system?

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local authority having jurisdiction

62
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What are the two scenarios that an architect or engineer would need to pre-approve a commercial kitchen exhaust system on plans and specifications with an approval stamp?

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More than three stories in building height and if the floor area of the combined kitchen and dining area is greater than 3200 sq ft or 300m*

63
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What 2 codes need to be followed when designing and constructing a commercial kitchen exhaust canopy?

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Alberta Building Codes and NFPA-96

64
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How much overhang must a commercial kitchen canopy have in regards to the cooking equipment?

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At least 6” overhang

65
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What type of seam and joints need to be on a kitchen exhaust canopy?

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Continuous liquid tight welds.

66
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What gauge of mild steel and stainless steel can be used in the construction and installation of a commercial kitchen canopy?

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1) 18-gauge ms or 20-gauge SS.

67
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What type of fitting should be used on the top of a commercial kitchen exhaust canopy?

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Transition

68
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At what length of the commercial kitchen exhaust canopy is it desirable to have two take-offs on the top for discharge?

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10 ft

69
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What type of material must be used for any exposed canopies , hoods or duct used in a commercial kitchen?

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Stainless steel

70
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What is the best scenario for routing a commercial kitchen exhaust duct from a canopy to the roof?

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vertically to the roof with minimal offsets and turns to minimize pressure losses.

71
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What gauge of mild steel and stainless steel can be used in the construction and of commercial kitchen exhaust duct?

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At least 16 gauge mild steel or 18 gauge stainless steel.

72
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What types of seams and joints must be on a commercial kitchen duct?

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Continuous weld.

73
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Where to all commercial kitchen exhaust ducts need to lead directly to?

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All ducts should lead directly outdoors or to the exterior of the building.

74
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What other building exhaust or ventilation system[s] can I attach a commercial kitchen exhaust duct too?

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None, duct systems should not be interconnected with any other building ventilation or exhaust.

75
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If I have a multi floor building can I attach multi-floor exhaust systems to one riser?

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No

76
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For the purpose of inspection and cleaning, where can I install access doors on a commercial kitchen exhaust duct?

A

Sides and Top

77
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What size access doors need to be installed on a commercial kitchen exhaust duct?

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20”/ 20”

78
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How far from the edges must I leave a space when installing an access door on a commercial kitchen exhaust duct?

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1 1/2

79
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How far apart should I install access doors that are not 20”x20”?

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12 foot intervals.

80
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What types of materials must the access doors be constructed of?

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same material thickness as the duct

81
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What type of fasteners shall be used on a commercial kitchen exhaust duct?

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Carbon steel or stainless steel

82
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Is it acceptable for fasteners such as screws and bolts to penetrate the duct walls?

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No, should not penetrate duct walls.

83
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How much extra weight do I need to allow for at any point in the duct system if any cross-sectional are exceeds 24”?

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800 pounds.

84
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Can commercial kitchen exhaust ducts pass through fire walls or fire partitions?

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No, ducts should not pass through fire walls or fire partitions.

85
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How much clearance must a commercial kitchen exhaust duct have to combustibles.

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A clearance to the duct of not less than 18 inches.

86
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How can we reduce clearances from combustibles when installing a commercial kitchen exhaust duct?

A

Use of materials or products suitable to the authority having jurisdiction.

87
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If we install a fire rated shaft for the commercial kitchen exhaust duct, what is the fire resistance rating for buildings less than four stories tall?

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1 hour fire rating

88
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If we install a fire rated shaft for the commercial kitchen exhaust duct, what is the fire resistance rating for buildings more than four stories tall?

A

2 hour fire rating

89
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How far away from adjacent buildings, air intakes or property lines must a commercial kitchen exhaust duct terminate outside?

A

Should terminate with a minimum of 10 feet.

90
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How far from the roof surface must the outlet for a fan discharge be?

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At least 40 inches.

91
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What can be done if the clearance cannot be maintained from the roof from previous question?

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Use a metal pan with a minimum 1.00” lip at the edges to catch residue.

92
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What is the minimum distance from the cooking surface we can install the grease removal device?

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18 inches.

93
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What is the minimum distance from the cooking surface that uses charcoal or char broilers can we install a grease removal device?

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Minimum vertical distance of 4 feet shall be maintained between the lower edge of the grease removal device and the cooking surface.

94
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What type of construction can we use for grease filters in a commercial kitchen?

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Listed (approved) Constructed of steel or equivalent material,must be rigid

95
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How shall grease filters be arranged within the canopy or hood?

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So that all exhaust air passes trough the filter.

96
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At what angle must we install grease filters within canopy or hood?

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not less than 45 degrees from horizontal.

97
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What must be install at the bottom edge of the grease filters in a canopy or hood?

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grease drip tray .

98
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What is the maximum storage capacity of the grease collector?

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Capacity not to exceed 1 US gallon.

99
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What needs to be done to winter air that is brought in for make-up air in a commercial kitchen?

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Must be preheated to maintain indoor design temperatures .

100
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What are commercial grease filters designed to do?

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to capture the highly combustible grease from the effluent and direct it to a collection system.

101
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What can happen if we do not use grease filters in a commercial kitchen canopy or hood?

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build up of grease in the duct and on the fan blades ,motor could cause a flash fire

102
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What is the result of grease deposits on a commercial kitchen exhaust fan wheel?

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Could unbalance the wheel assembly and wear out the bearing and also reduce airflow

103
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What is the result of grease deposits on a commercial kitchen exhaust fan motor?

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overheating, which will then create an additional fire hazard.

104
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Lis three types of grease filters and extractors.

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A.baffle filter
B.water wash filter
C. Exhaust hood with us technology

105
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What type of force extracts grease through a baffle type grease filter?

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Centrifugal forces

106
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When using up technology what is significantly reduced in the air steam?

A

Reduces odours

107
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Typically, what is the optimum operating velocity of air through a baffle type grease filter?

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Velocity grease filter is
150 fpm to 300 fpm.

108
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Where can I obtain more accurate optimum operating velocity of air through a baffle type grease filter?

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The manufacturer will give details on their optimum operating velocity as well as installation instructions.

109
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What type of rating needs to be on the baffle type grease filter?

A

ULC rated

commercial kitchen exhaust systems 4th year (1 decks)

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