What is a Type 1 hood?
Type I hoods (commonly referred to as “grease hoods”) capture the air above cooktops, deep fryers, griddles, grills, woks, charbroilers, (tilting skillets, braising & frying pans, infrared broilers, stoves, ranges, barbecue equipment, salaman- ders) and open-flame stoves.
Do all Type 1 hoods require fire suppression?
Install fire suppression systems: It is required that all commercial appliances under a Type I hood be provided with an approved automatic fire suppression system. This system should comply with the International Building Code and International Fire Code.
What is a Type 1 restaurant?
A Type I restaurant vent hood is designed for the removal of condensation, heat, smoke, and other greasy by-products of cooking. Taking that into account, this kind of hood is commonly referred to as a “grease hood.” Grease and associated by-products are produced when cooking animal protein.
What is a Type 2 commercial hood?
Type II hoods are often called oven hoods or condensate hoods. They are not intended for use above grease producing appliances. Type II hoods are exhaust only hoods meant to remove heat, moisture, and odors and are primarily used over non-grease producing cooking appliances.
How much does a Type 1 hood cost?
The average cost of installing a commercial hood ranges from $964 to $1,174 per square foot. A 12-foot long kitchen range good may cost about $12,828 to install. Most commercial hoods measure about 10 to 14 feet long which marks the installation costs at $9640 on the lower side and $16,436 on the higher side.
What are the different types of kitchen hoods?
Here are the types of range hoods to consider.
- Undercabinet Hoods. These mount under the bottom of a wall cabinet.
- Wall-Chimney Hoods. Wall-chimney hoods work where there are no cabinets over the range and mount with exposed vent stacks on the wall to vent to the outside.
- Island Hoods.
- Downdraft Hood.
- Ductless Hoods.
What can you cook with type 2 Hood?
Type 2 hoods, also called condensate hoods, are only for use over non-grease producing appliances such as dishwashers, soup stations, and some types of pizza ovens.
What is a Class 2 Hood?
Type II hoods are often called oven hoods or condensate hoods. This type of hood is appropriate for use with small non-grease producing ovens and appliances to exhaust heat, vapor, and odors. Type II condensate hoods are used to capture and drain condensation as well as to exhaust heat and odors.
Where are Type 1 hoods required?
Type 1 hoods primarily deal with the removal of grease particles from the air they are often referred to as Grease Hoods. Type 1 hoods are often located above deep fryers, cook tops, open-flame stoves, conveyor-pizza ovens, char broilers, and more – basically kitchen equipment that are used to cook greasy foods.
Is a kitchen hood necessary?
Yes. A range hood keeps cooking exhaust, chemicals, and smoke out of your kitchen. It improves your indoor air quality and streamlines your cooking experience. Depending on where you live, a range hood may be required by your building codes.