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Restaurant Hood Systems and Fire Suppression

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[[Image:rangesystem16.png]][[Image:hoodandfiresystem.gif]][[Image:stainlessrangehoods256.gif]]Ductwork must be single-seam welded no less than 18" to combustibles.  The duct must be 6" to limited combustibles.  Two layers of 5/8" drywall on a wall with wooden studs is still considered a combustible.  The wall must have metal studs or high-hat installed between the wood and drywall.[[Image:nameallthegreasehoodparts.gif]][[Image:exhaustfanexamples.gif]]New UL 300 compliant wet chemical fire suppression systems are now required to be installed for the protection of the hood plenum area.  Most modern fire suppression systems include a mechanical gas shut-off valve (mentioned below) and an electronic micro switch is supplied with the system.[[Image:HoodFireSuppression001.gif]] New UL 300 compliant wet chemical fire suppression systems are now required to be installed for the protection of the hood plenum area.  Most modern fire suppression systems include a mechanical gas shut-off valve (mentioned below) and an electronic micro switch is supplied with the system.  A Plenum is an enclosure that is designed to contain Exhaust or Supply Air of different pressure levels for removal or delivery.[[Image:FireClasses.png]]
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