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Do You Need an Exhaust Hood System for Your Kitchen?
• September 15, 2020
Categories: Hoods
Operating a restaurant or commercial kitchen equipped with various appliances involves careful consideration of whether an exhaust hood system is necessary. The answer to this question can significantly impact the safety, compliance, and functionality of your kitchen. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into the factors that influence the need for an exhaust hood system, empowering you to make an informed decision tailored to your specific situation.
 
1. Gas vs. Electric Equipment
 
One of the primary factors influencing the necessity of an exhaust hood system is the type of equipment you use in your kitchen. In most cases, if your kitchen relies on gas equipment for cooking, you will almost certainly be required to install an exhaust hood system. Local building codes frequently mandate the installation of exhaust hoods when gas equipment is in use. These regulations are in place to prioritize kitchen safety and ensure compliance with fire regulations.
 
Conversely, if your kitchen predominantly utilizes electric cooking equipment, the need for an exhaust hood system may not be as straightforward. While local codes may still come into play, electric equipment doesn't inherently produce the same level of combustion by-products and fumes as gas equipment. Therefore, kitchens equipped solely with electric applianc...

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Ghost Kitchens In The Post COVID-19 World
• August 18, 2020
Categories: Hoods
Ghost Kitchens In The Post COVID-19 World   Across the US and the world, small businesses and restaurants are working to come through the other end of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the most hard hit businesses have been restaurants due to the...

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The Good & Bad of Opening A Ghost Restaurant
• July 14, 2020
Categories: Hoods
As uncertain times continue to threaten the livelihoods of businesses all throughout the country and world, restauranteurs are needing to adapt in order to outlast the changes happening around the world. Whether it be global pandemics or the ever-inc...

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The Ghost Kitchen Revolution
• May 06, 2020
Categories: Hoods
Over the last several years the restaurant industry has seen disruption from Apps such as DoorDash, UberEats, GrubHub, and Postmates - bringing a revolution in food delivery that has grown 300% faster than dine-in services over the last 5 years. Rest...

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Cleaning & Servicing Commercial Kitchen Equipment
• April 07, 2020
Categories: Hoods
Any good kitchen runs the best when everything in the kitchen is running smoothly and correctly, and this is especially true for kitchen appliances such as stoves, ovens, refrigerators, and especially the exhaust hood system. While regularly schedule...

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