Cooking Hazards
Clearances
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When evaluating cooking equipment, you must consider how close the equipment is to combustible materials, such as plywood walls, wooden cupboards or shelving, and grease filters. The chart below shows appropriate clearances.
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Cooking Equipment Clearances | |
Listed appliances to combustible material
- per manufacturer specifications
Unlisted appliances to combustible material
All appliances
- 24 inches to filters if no exposed flames
- 36 inches to filters if flames exposed
- 48 inches to filters for charbroilers
National Fire Protection Association |
» Next: Exhaust Systems |
Scorched walls and grease around hood indicate inadequate clearances |
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