Kitchen fire-suppression system
A reading of NFPA 96 10 as it is commonly cited on an inspection report. The reading explains the section; it does not certify a building or close a citation. The inspector's finding and the code text govern.
MatchExact section: the decoder holds a reading for NFPA 96 10.
Evidence reviewReading prepared from the published text, NFPA 96 2024 edition; readings dated Oct 14, 2026; line-by-line source check pending. Text: NFPA free access (nfpa.org).
AdoptionWhether this standard is in force depends on the state or city that adopts it, and on the edition adopted. The decoder reads it against any of the 51 state records.
What it coversThe hood’s fire-extinguishing system is inspected and serviced by a qualified contractor every six months; nozzle caps in place; manual pull accessible.
What usually closes itSchedule the semiannual service and get the system tagged.
Who can do the workQualified exhaust cleaning company; licensed suppression contractor for the system
Proof at re-inspectionService tag and report.
Questions to ask next: which edition and section the finding is written against, in writing; what exactly was observed and what the inspector expects at re-inspection; the correction deadline on the notice. Disagree with the reading of the code? Ask the inspector for the section and edition in writing, then the fire or building official for a written interpretation.
Also in NFPA 96
11.4 · Exhaust system inspection and cleaning
11.4 · Exhaust system inspection and cleaning