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Installing a stainless grease duct without proper welded and tested seams

3rd YearSheet Metal Work

Per NFPA 96, commercial kitchen grease duct requires all seams and joints to be continuously welded and liquid-tight. Mechanically fastened connections ar…

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Per NFPA 96, commercial kitchen grease duct requires all seams and joints to be continuously welded and liquid-tight. Mechanically fastened connections are not acceptable. Pressure-test per the authority having jurisdiction before concealing.

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Can you verify this before I keep going? I’m looking at: Installing a stainless grease duct without proper welded and tested seams. What’s the approved correction for this job?

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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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