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Hood Placement and Clearance to Combustibles - What it Means & Why it Matters
• Julio 13, 2026
Categorías: Hoods
Getting hood placement and clearance right isn’t optional; it’s critical for safety, performance, and passing inspection.
In this guide, HoodMart breaks down commercial kitchen hood clearance requirements, what “clearance to combustibles” actually means, and how to design a system that works the first time.
 
What Is Hood Clearance in a Commercial Kitchen?
Range hood clearance refers to the required distance between your exhaust hood and nearby surfaces, especially anything combustible like:
• Walls
• Cabinets
• Ceilings
• Framing materials
These clearances are defined by code to:
• Reduce fire risk
• Prevent heat transfer
• Ensure safe operation of cooking equipment
Why Proper Hood Placement Matters
Your hood isn’t just an accessory to mount on the wall and tick a box; it’s a complete system that’s been engineered for performance.
Correct placement ensures your system can:
• Capture grease, smoke, and heat at the source
• Maintain proper airflow and ventilation balance
• Support overall kitchen air quality
Poor placement can lead to:
• Inefficient smoke and grease capture
• Hot spots and uncomfortable working conditions
• Increased fire risk
• Failed inspections or code violations
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What are the Food Truck Range Hood Requirements?
• Julio 06, 2026
Categorías: Hoods
As a commercial kitchen exhaust hood manufacturer, the team at Hoodmart often get asked about the exhaust hood requirements for food trucks. In this blog post, we will provide some general guidance on what these requirements might entail.   Fi...

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Commercial Pizza Cooking and the Role of Pizza Hoods
• Junio 28, 2026
Categorías: Hoods
Why Every Pizza Oven Needs the Right Exhaust Hood Running a commercial pizza operation takes more than great ingredients-it requires the right ventilation setup to keep your kitchen safe, compliant, and efficient. High heat, grease vapors, and const...

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How Many CFM Do You Need for a Commercial Ventilation Hood? | Hoodmart
• Junio 22, 2026
Categorías: Hoods
Choosing the right airflow capacity is one of the most important decisions when selecting a commercial ventilation hood. If you've ever wondered, “How many CFM for a kitchen hood is enough?”, you're not alone. CFM, cubic feet per minute, ...

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Spotting A Grease Leak In Your Exhaust Hood
• Junio 10, 2026
Categorías: Hoods
Imagine starting your day in the kitchen, ready to serve customers, only to discover a brownish liquid dripping from your exhaust hood. Whether it’s a grease leak or leftover cleaning water, identifying the source quickly is critical for protec...

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