Knowing the 2024 NFPA Requirement for Appliance Deep Steam Cleaning

Did you know there is a new rule to help keep your kitchen safe? The NFPA 96 code 12.7 says that cooking equipment must be checked and cleaned once a year by trained, certified, and qualified professionals. This rule covers all equipment that collects grease below the surface, behind the equipment, or in the flue gas exhaust. That means griddles, deep fat fryers, and charbroilers must be inspected and cleaned if needed.

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Why This Rule Matters

You might not have heard about this rule because your hood cleaners, or no one else, has told you. NFPA and fire marshals added this rule when they learned that grease-laden vapors on your cooking equipment can build up over the years. When grease stays on the equipment, the risk of a fire increases. Keeping your equipment clean is one of the best ways to keep your restaurant safe.

What Is Kitchen Steam Cleaning?

Kitchen steam cleaning is not the same as using a pressure washer. Here’s what it means:

• High-Pressure, Hot, Dry Steam: This powerful steam is applied to all areas where grease has built up.
• Activates the Grease: The heat from the steam makes the grease soft and easy to remove.
• A Lengthy Process: Because it takes time to clean every spot properly, the cleaning is done once a year.

Why Not a Pressure Washer?
A pressure washer can damage your equipment by letting water get into the inner parts. That is why deep steam cleaning is the safe and approved method.

Other Benefits of Deep Steam Cleaning

• Pristine Equipment: Your cooking gear will look as new, and your customers will admire your clean kitchen.
• Happy Team & Lower Costs: A clean kitchen saves time during deep cleans, which means your team can work more efficiently. This can lower your payroll costs.
• Longer Equipment Life: Removing grease regularly prevents damage, helping your expensive equipment last longer.
• Disinfection: The hot dry steam also completes disinfects the equipment!

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Staying safe and compliant is easier when you know the rules. The NFPA 96 code 12.7 is here to protect your restaurant from fire hazards caused by grease buildup. Let our trained and certified professionals take care of your appliance deep steam cleaning so you can rest easy knowing your equipment is clean and safe.

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