NFPA 96-2021 PDF Download

The NFPA 96-2021 standard is designed to reduce the incidence of commercial kitchen fires and protect people and property. It provides extensive fire safety requirements for the design, installation, operation, inspection, and maintenance of commercial kitchens.

The standard applies to all types of cooking equipment, exhaust hoods, grease removal devices, cooking exhaust systems, and fire-suppression systems. It also covers clearance to combustibles and applies to both public and private kitchens, as well as commercial cooking operations involving residential cooking equipment.

The 2021 edition of NFPA 96 includes the latest information and criteria for commercial kitchen safety and compliance. It features visual cues such as shading, 'N' icons, and bullets to quickly identify changes from the previous edition. Some updates in the latest edition include the addition of a new chapter on mobile and temporary cooking operations, removal of duplicate requirements, and the replacement of certain terms for clarity.

This standard is essential for designers, installers, owners, operators, inspectors, maintenance staff, and anyone involved in commercial kitchens to minimize fire hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations. It offers comprehensive guidelines for fire safety in restaurants, caterers, banquet halls, food trucks, and other establishments with cooking operations, helping to mitigate risks and ensure readiness for emergencies.