Building regulations require that commercial kitchens have suitable extraction to reduce heat and remove smells. Eliminating the risk of fire is also of paramount importance. The system itself will comprise a canopy and a fan, required for the extraction of air and particles and ductwork that leads to an external vent.
Building owners and managers have both a ‘duty of care’ and legal obligations to ensure that ventilation systems are kept clean by the most efficient ductwork and duct cleaning methods.