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Commercial Hood Installations process & Trade Involved

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Commercial Hood Installation Process & Trades Involved

By All Cool Heat Plumbing & General Contractor Inc

Installing a commercial kitchen hood system is a critical part of ensuring safety, ventilation, and code compliance for restaurants and commercial kitchens. Here’s an overview of the installation process and the key trades involved:

🧱 1. Site Evaluation & Design

.A licensed General Contractor and Mechanical Engineer assess the kitchen layout.

  • Determine the right hood type (Type I for grease, Type II for steam/heat).

  • Calculate exhaust and makeup air requirements based on equipment load.

⚙️ 2. Mechanical / HVAC Work

HVAC technicians install the hood exhaust system, including:

    • Exhaust fan

    • Makeup air fan

    • Ductwork with fire-rated insulation

  • Ensure proper airflow balance and energy-efficient ventilation.

🔥 3. Fire Suppression System

Installed by a certified fire suppression contractor.

  • Includes:

    • Nozzles above cooking equipment

    • Manual and automatic release systems

    • Integration with gas and electric shut-offs

  • Must pass fire department inspection.

💧 4. Plumbing & Gas Piping

Plumbers install and connect:

    • Gas lines to kitchen appliances

    • Condensate drains and utility connections

  • All work must meet NFPA 96 and local building codes.

5. Electrical Work

.Electricians handle:

    • Power for exhaust and makeup air fans

    • Fire suppression controls

    • Lighting inside and around the hood

🧾6. Inspection & Certification

7. Balance and test

.Final inspection by:

    • Local Building Department

    • Fire Marshal

    • Health Department

  • Certification ensures compliance with ventilation, safety, and fire codes.

All Cool Heat Plumbing & General Contractor Inc provides full turnkey commercial hood installations, coordinating all trades for a smooth, code-compliant process from start to finish.

📞 Call (407) 461-0301 for expert commercial hood design and installation in Apopka and Central Florida.

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