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Fabricating kitchen exhaust grease duct without slope toward the grease trap

3rd YearSheet Metal Work

All kitchen exhaust duct must slope a minimum of 1/4" per foot toward the grease reservoir, trap, or drip point. Flat or back-pitched duct allows grease t…

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All kitchen exhaust duct must slope a minimum of 1/4" per foot toward the grease reservoir, trap, or drip point. Flat or back-pitched duct allows grease to pool, creating a fire hazard and a code violation.

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Do not hide, force, cover, or “make it work” if this affects safety, access, airflow, rated assemblies, supports, equipment, or inspection. Stop and verify the approved correction.

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