TAYLOR BUILDING / ZONING DEPARTMENT
425 Papermill Rd. - P.O. Box 158
Taylor AZ. 85937
Phone (928) 536-7366
COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD WORKSHEET / CHECKLIST
Two copies of this worksheet / checklist must accompany plan sets submitted with commercial kitchen range
hood permit applications. It explains and organizes information needed by the Building Department to efficiently
review plans and issue permits. The applicant is responsible for assuring the accuracy and consistency of the
information.
A. Project Address:___________________________________________________________________
B. Established use and history of building:
Is it an existing restaurant, food processing area or food service area: Yes No
C. Location of exterior ductwork and mechanical equipment:
1. Is ductwork or mechanical equipment located outside of building other than roof top? Yes No
2. Applicant shall provide plan and elevation views showing ductwork, duct enclosure, hood, cooking surface air
supply, exhaust system, and equipment support including structural detail (See attached examples 1,2 and 3).
D. Type of hood: (507.2)
1. For grease and smoke removal: Type I ______Quantity
(Example: Deep fryer, char-broilers, grill, pizza ovens and all solid-fuel appliances)
2. For steam, vapor, heat or odor removal: Type II ______Quantity
(Example: steamer, pastry dishwashers)
Hood shall have a permanent, visible label identifying it as a Type II hood.
3. Is hood for solid-fuel cooking equipment? Yes No
If yes, a separate exhaust system is required.
E. Type of material and gage ([Link], 507.4, 507.5)
TYPE I HOOD TYPE II HOOD
Gage Gage
Type of Material Min. Req. Proposed Min. Req. Proposed
Duct and Stainless Steel 18 Ga. ______Ga. 26 Ga. Up to 12” Diameter _______Ga.
Plenum Galvanized Steel 16 Ga. ______Ga. 22 Ga. Up to 30” Diameter _______Ga.
Hood Stainless Steel 20 Ga. ______Ga. Stainless Steel 24 Ga. _______Ga.
Galvanized Steel 18 Ga. ______Ga. Galvanized Steel 22 Ga. _______Ga.
Flashing Stainless Steel 22 Ga. ______Ga. Not Required
Galvanized Steel 22 Ga. ______Ga.
F. Quantity of air exhausted through the hood (507.12, 507.14)
1. Canopy hoods are hoods that extend a minimum 6” beyond cooking surface
Type of hood proposed: Canopy Non-canopy
Distance between lip of hood
and cooking surface:
Canopy _____ft. Non-canopy _____ft.
4 ft. maximum allowed 3 ft. maximum allowed
2. Complete part ‘i’ for listed hood or part ‘ii’ for unlisted hood:
i) Listed hood. Make and model No.:______________________Listed CFM__________
ii) Unlisted hood: Quantity of air = Lineal ft. of hood front x CFM from table below:
=______10 ft. x ________550 CFM/ft. = ________5500 CFM
Minimum net airflow for different types of unlisted hoods. (507.13)
Identify the cooking appliance and circle the CFM applied. Where any combination of cooking appliances are
utilized under a single hood, the highest exhaust rate required by this table shall be used for the entire hood.
Hood Exhaust CFM Table
Type of Hood Extra Heavy Duty Heavy Duty Medium Duty Light Duty
Wall – mounted canopy 550 400 300 200
Single island canopy 700 600 500 400
Double island canopy 550 400 300 250
Back-shelf / pass-over Not allowed 400 300 250
Eyebrow Not allowed Not allowed 250 250
Definitions:
Extra Heavy Duty cooking appliance. include appliances utilizing solid fuel such as wood, charcoal, briquettes,
and mesquite to provide all or part of the heat source for cooking.
Heavy Duty cooking appliance. include electric under-fired broilers, electric chain (conveyor) broilers, gas
under-fired broilers, gas chain (conveyor) broilers, gas open-burner ranges (with or without oven), Electric and
gas wok ranges, and electric and gas over-fired (upright) broilers and salamanders.
Medium Duty Cooking appliance. include electric discrete element ranges (with or without oven), electric and
gas hot-top ranges, electric and gas griddles, electric and gas double-sided griddles, electric and gas
fryers,(including open deep fat fryers, donut fryers, kettle fryers, and pressure fryers), electric and gas pasta
cookers, electric and gas conveyor pizza ovens, electric and gas tilting skillets (braising pans) and electric and
gas rotisseries.
Light Duty Cooking appliance. Include gas and electric ovens (including standard, bake, roasting, revolving, re-
therm,convection, combination convection / steamer, conveyor, deck or deck style pizza, and pastry), electric and
gas steam-jacketed kettles, electric and gas compartment steamers (both pressure and atmospheric) and electric
and gas cheese-melters.
G. Exhaust duct system (506.3.4) Welding Certifications must be on site. Light test required
1. Applicant shall provide the specified air velocity in exhaust duct.
2. (Duct size _____24 in X _____36in.) / 144 = (dcfm)________6 ft2
3. Type of Hood Air Velocity (FPM)/CFM / Duct Area (ft2)= Proposed Air Velocity
Type I hood = (1500 req. to 2500 recommended)_______1500 / _______6 (dcfm)ft2 = _______250 FPM
Type II hood = (500 to 2500 recommended) _______ 500 / _______ 6 (dcfm)ft2 = ______83.3 FPM
4. Static pressure loss:
Duct ______ in. + grease filters / extractor ______ in. + other ______ in. = Total _______ [Link] H20
5. Fan and Motor shall be of sufficient capacity to provide the required air movement. Fan motor shall not be
installed within ducts or under hood. The activation of the exhaust fan shall occur through an interlock with the
cooking appliances.
Fan make and model__________________________________________ HP _____________________
Static pressure _______________________________________in. at _______________________CFM.
H. Exhaust outlet location (506.3.12) Min. required Proposed
1. Exhaust outlet shall terminate above roof Type I 40 in. _________in.
Type II 24 in. _________in.
Distance from same or adjacent building 10 ft. _________ft.
Distance above adjoining grade 10ft. _________ft.
Distance from property line 10 ft. _________ft.
Distance from windows and doors 10 ft. _________ft.
Distance from mechanical air intake 10ft. _________ft.
Distance of duct above adjoining grade at alley 16 ft. _________ft.
I. Makeup air (508.1)
1. Applicant shall provide makeup air not less than 90% of the exhaust.
(dcfm)________6 ft2X.9=________8.1 CFM.
2. Makeup air system shall be electrically interlocked with the exhaust system, such that the makeup air system
will operate when the exhaust system is in operation.
Provide note on plan
3. Makeup air shall be provided by a mechanical or gravity means of sufficient capacity. Windows and door
openings shall not be used for the purpose of providing makeup air.
4. If more than 2500 CFM supplied to the space other than the hood, provide heater capable of heating makeup
air supplied to the space to 65 degrees F.
Heater model #__________________ Input BTU _________________ Output BTU _________________
Heater CFM ____________________ AFUE ____________________
FAN MOTORIZED DAMPER
Make and Model ____________HP ___________ Recommended air velocity, 500 FPM
Static pressure__________________in. at CFM Duct area req. = CFM / 500 FPM:
_____CFM / 500 FPM = __________ ft2
Duct Dimension _____ in X ____ in =________ ft2 Duct dimension required = __________
Eff. Damper opening_____ X_____ = ______ ft2
J. Slope of duct and cleanout access (506.3.7, 506.3.8)
1. Horizontal duct up to 75’ long Min. Slope 1/4” in/ft Proposed ___________in/ft
More that 75’ long Min. Slope 1” in/ft Proposed ___________in/ft
2. Tight-fitting cleanout doors shall be provided at every change in ductwork direction.
Total number proposed_________________
K. Duct enclosure (506.3.10, 506.3.11)
1. Ducts penetrating a ceiling, wall or floor shall be enclosed in a duct enclosure having a fire rating per IBC
707.4 from point of penetration to the outside air. A duct may only penetrate exterior walls at locations where
unprotected openings are permitted by Table 704.8 of 2006 International Building Code.
2. Duct Enclosure clearances from duct to shaft:
Type of construction Distance from duct to shaft
GWB w/ wood stud wall 18 in.
GWB w/ steel stud wall 6 in.
506.3.10 Exc. #1- ASTM E 814 and ASTM E 2336 Per mfg._____
506.3.10 Exc. #2- ASTM E 814 and UL 2221 Per mfg._____
506.3.10 Exc. #3- see 506.3.6 for distance to combustible 18 in.
3. Duct enclosures shall be sealed around the duct at the point of penetration and vented to the exterior through a
weather-protected opening.
4. Duct enclosures shall serve only one kitchen exhaust duct. (See multiple hood venting for exception)
5. Tight-fitting hinged access door shall be provided at each clean-out. Access enclosure doors shall have a fire
resistance rating equal to the enclosure. An approved sign shall be placed on access door. “ACCESS PANEL.
DO NOT OBSTRUCT”
L. Multiple hood venting (506.3.5, 507.15)
1. Hoods vented by a single duct system (must meet all 4 conditions)
i. located in the same story of the building
ii. within the same or adjoining room of the building
iii. ducts do not penetrate assemblies required to be fire-resistance rated
iv. the ducts do not serve solid fuel-fired appliances.
2. A hood outlet shall serve not more than a 12 foot section of hood
M. Additional information for Type 1 hood only (507):
1. Grease filters shall be installed at min 45 degree angle and
Equipped with a drip tray and gutter beneath lower edge of filters. (507.11.2)
2. Distance between lowest edge of grease filters and cooking surface of:
Grill, fryer, exposed flame shall be not less then 2 ft..
Exposed charcoal, charbroil shall be not less then 3 1/2 ft. (507.11).
3. Type 1 hood and duct shall have clearances from construction of:
GWB on Metal stud (minimum 3” clearance required) (506.3.6,507.9)
GWB on wood stud (minimum 18” clearance required)
UNPROTECTED PROTECTED
(Combustible Construction) (1-hour fire-rated material and metal stud construction)
Hood min. req. 18 in. Proposed _____in. min. req. 3 in. Proposed _____in.
Duct min. req. 18 in. Proposed _____in. min. req. 3 in Proposed _____in.
4. Hoods less than 12 inches from ceilings or walls shall be flashed solidly.
Flashing provided: Yes No Distance from ceiling ___________in., Wall _____________in.
5. All joints and seems shall be made with continuous liquid-tight weld or braze made on the external surface of
the duct system. Vibration insulation connector may be used provided it consists of non-combustible packing in a
metal sleeve joint. (506.3.2, [Link]) Joints shall be smooth and accessible for inspection. (506.3.2)
6. Exhaust fans used for discharging grease exhaust shall be positioned so that the discharge will not impinge on
the roof. The fan shall be provided with an adequate drain opening at the lowest point to permit drainage of
grease to a suitable collection device. (506.5.2)
7. Fire Suppression System. Fire Suppression System shall be per fire code. Portable fire extinguisher shall
also be provided per Fire Code. Provide automatic shutoff for make-up air, exhaust system and appliances when
suppression system is activated. Dependant on suppression agent and manufacturer’s requirements.
8. Performance test certificate of the hood system shall be provided to owner before final approval. Test shall
verify proper operation, the rate of exhaust, make-up air, capture and containment performance of the exhaust at
normal operating conditions. (507.16)
N. References:
1. International Mechanical Code 2006
2. International Building Code 2006
3. International Fire Code 2003 and NFPA 96
4. International Fuel Gas Code 2006
