Certified NFPA 96 Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning & Ventilation Maintenance for Restaurants Across Atlantic Canada

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Restaurant kitchens in Halifax, Sydney, Truro, Moncton, Saint John, and Charlottetown depend on safe, compliant, and fully functional exhaust systems every day. NFPA 96 mandates routine cleaning to prevent grease fires, improve airflow, protect equipment, and maintain public safety. Night Vision Clean delivers certified hood cleaning services that help restaurants meet compliance standards, pass inspections, and keep operations running safely.

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Certified NFPA 96 Kitchen Exhaust Hood Cleaning & Ventilation Maintenance for Restaurants Across Atlantic Canada

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A commercial kitchen is the heartbeat of every restaurant—busy, fast-paced, and constantly exposed to heat, smoke, and airborne grease. Whether it’s a bustling seafood restaurant on the Halifax waterfront, a family-owned diner in Truro, a hotel kitchen in Saint John, or a growing franchise in Moncton or Charlottetown, every kitchen faces one unavoidable truth:

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Grease buildup is inevitable—and dangerous if not addressed properly.

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This is why NFPA 96 exists.

And it’s why restaurants across the Maritimes rely on Night Vision Clean Maintenance Ltd.

Night Vision Clean specializes in certified NFPA 96 kitchen exhaust hood cleaning, ductwork degreasing, rooftop fan maintenance, and full ventilation system servicing designed specifically for the demands of Atlantic Canada’s food industry.

 

Understanding NFPA 96: The Backbone of Kitchen Fire Safety

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The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 96 Code sets the minimum standards for the design, installation, operation, and cleaning of commercial kitchen ventilation systems.

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NFPA 96 requires:

✔ Complete removal of grease from hoods, filters, ducts, and exhaust fans

Even small amounts of grease can ignite when exposed to high temperatures.

✔ Cleaning intervals based on cooking volume

• High-volume restaurants: monthly
• Medium-volume kitchens: quarterly
• Low-volume or seasonal operations: semi-annually or annually

✔ Documented cleaning for insurance and fire inspectors

Night Vision Clean provides before/after photos and detailed service reports.

✔ Certification of compliance

 

Restaurants must only hire certified professionals to perform exhaust system cleaning.

Failing to comply can lead to:

• Failed inspections
• Insurance denial
• Severe fires
• Legal liability
• Facility shutdown

Night Vision Clean ensures restaurants remain safe, operational, and fully compliant.

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Why Restaurants Across Halifax, Sydney, Truro, Moncton, and Charlottetown Choose Night Vision Clean

With years of field experience and certification-based expertise, Night Vision Clean understands the unique needs of Maritime commercial kitchens.

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1. Full NFPA 96-Compliant Exhaust Hood Cleaning

Grease accumulates everywhere—not just where you can see it.

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Night Vision Clean cleans:

✔ Hood canopies
✔ Baffle filters
✔ Horizontal and vertical ducts
✔ Main shafts
✔ Roof fans
✔ Fan blades and housings
✔ Grease trays and containment systems
✔ Hard-to-reach duct runs

Kitchens receive top-to-bottom cleaning, not just surface-level wipe-downs.

 

2. Safe, Documented, and Photography-Based Reporting

 

Every job includes:

📸 Before-and-after photos
📄 Service documentation
🔖 Certificate of cleaning for compliance

This level of transparency gives owners peace of mind and builds trust with fire inspectors.

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3. Advanced Equipment for Deep Cleaning

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Night Vision Clean uses:

• Industrial hot-water pressure machines
• Food-grade degreasers
• Roof fan hinge kits (installed when required)
• Access panel installation tools
• Scrapers for stubborn carbon buildup
• Steam cleaning technologies

These tools ensure deeper degreasing, better airflow, and longer-lasting results.

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4. Local Knowledge — Unique to the Maritimes

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Atlantic Canadian restaurants face challenges such as:

• Heavy seafood frying
• Seasonal business spikes
• High humidity affecting ventilation
• Older buildings with complicated duct routes
• Rooftop fans exposed to salty ocean air

Night Vision Clean designs cleaning plans specifically for Maritime kitchens.

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What’s Included in Certified NFPA 96 Exhaust Cleaning?

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When Night Vision Clean arrives at your restaurant, the process includes:

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Step 1: Pre-Inspection

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The team inspects:

• Filters
• Hood canopy
• Grease load in ducts
• Rooftop fan condition
• Access panel placement
• Fire suppression system alignment

This helps identify hazards before cleaning begins.

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Step 2: Kitchen Protection

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Surfaces, cooking equipment, and appliances are covered to prevent splatter.

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Step 3: Hood & Filter Cleaning

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Filters are degreased and pressure-washed.
Hood surfaces are polished to restore fire safety.

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Step 4: Exhaust Duct Cleaning

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Using long-range pressure systems, rotating nozzles, and manual scrapers, ducts are cleaned until metal is visible.

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Step 5: Rooftop Fan Servicing

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Services include:

• Fan disassembly
• Blade degreasing
• Bearing inspection
• Belt condition check
• Hinge kit installation (NFPA requirement)

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Step 6: System Reassembly & Testing

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The ventilation system is reassembled and tested for proper airflow.

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Step 7: Final Reporting

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Before/after photos are documented
A certificate is issued
A recommended cleaning schedule is provided

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Why NFPA 96 Matters for Restaurants Across the Maritimes

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1. Prevents Grease Fires

Grease is highly flammable.
A thick layer inside ductwork turns a small flame into a disaster.

2. Protects Your Reputation

Food safety is tied to cleanliness.
A clean ventilation system shows professionalism and care.

3. Improves Kitchen Air Quality

Proper airflow means:

• Less smoke
• Cooler kitchen temperatures
• Better working conditions

4. Extends Equipment Life

Hood fans and suppression systems last longer when properly maintained.

5. Ensures Smooth Fire Inspections

Fire inspectors across Halifax, Moncton, and Charlottetown expect NFPA-certified cleaning documentation.

Night Vision Clean ensures your restaurant always passes.

 

A Real Maritime Kitchen Scenario

Imagine a busy fish-and-chips restaurant on the Halifax waterfront.

Daily frying sends heavy oil vapours into the hood and ducts.
Staff wipe the hood exterior nightly, thinking it’s enough.

But what they can’t see is the thick, tar-like grease building up deep inside the duct system—coating every inch of metal from hood to rooftop.

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During a routine fire inspection, the inspector notices heat marks on the outside of the duct. A closer look reveals dangerous grease buildup.

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Night Vision Clean is called in.

After a full NFPA 96 cleaning:

• The ducts were restored to bare metal
• Airflow improved
• Fire risk dropped dramatically
• The restaurant passed inspection with confidence

 

This example reflects what many Maritime restaurants face—hidden risks that only professional cleaning can solve.

 

Areas We Serve Across the Maritimes

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Night Vision Clean proudly serves:

🇨🇦 Nova Scotia
• Halifax
• Dartmouth
• Truro
• Sydney
• New Glasgow
• Bridgewater

 

🇨🇦 New Brunswick
• Moncton
• Fredericton
• Saint John
• Miramichi

 

🇨🇦 Prince Edward Island
• Charlottetown
• Summerside

 

From food trucks to multi-location restaurants, Night Vision Clean supports kitchen safety throughout the region.

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Recommended Cleaning Frequency

 

NFPA 96 cleaning frequency (general guideline):

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• Monthly – high-volume frying, 24/7 restaurants
• Quarterly – standard full-service restaurants
• Semi-annually – seasonal or low-volume kitchens
• Annually – nonprofit or low-activity kitchens

 

Night Vision Clean provides a frequency recommendation after your first inspection.

 

Conclusion (As Requested)

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NFPA 96 compliance is not just a requirement—it's the foundation of kitchen fire safety and operational peace of mind. Night Vision Clean helps restaurants across Halifax, Sydney, Truro, Moncton, Saint John, and Charlottetown stay protected with certified exhaust hood cleaning, full-system degreasing, and professional ventilation maintenance that keeps your kitchen safe, efficient, and inspection-ready.

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