What is a Commercial Kitchen Ventilation/Hood System?
A proper commercial kitchen ventilation hood system consists of the hood above the cooking equipment, the ductwork that connects the hood to the fans, the exhaust and/or make-up air fans on outside wall or roof and a fire suppression system. A kitchen hood system is designed to capture and vent heat, odors, gases, grease, steam and smoke out of the building into the atmosphere. It is also required by law in all commercial kitchens.
