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Important limits on cost estimates, calculator results and general planning information.

General information only

This site provides general education and preliminary budgeting for commercial kitchen ventilation, hoods, grease ducts, exhaust fans, makeup air, controls and recurring maintenance. It does not design, inspect, clean, certify or approve a real system.

No guaranteed prices

Examples and calculator outputs are broad planning estimates. They do not include every possible site condition, code requirement, tax, fee, product option or labour constraint.

Professional responsibility

Commercial kitchen exhaust, makeup air, grease ducts, cooking appliances, gas systems, fire suppression, roof work, electrical work, food-premises requirements and cleaning obligations vary by country, province or state, municipality, building, appliance duty and adopted code edition. Qualified local professionals and the authority having jurisdiction must determine the required system, airflow, clearances, interlocks, fire protection, cleaning schedule and approvals. This website provides preliminary cost education only.

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