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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.