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About this video: All commercial kitchens will require some form of refrigeration. The ComSOP also does not require inspectors to inspect or test refrigeration. These may be complicated systems that…
About this video: Inspectors are not required to inspect appliances, but inspectors should be able to identify the different types of appliances and their related components and needs. Some clients…
About this video: Most inspectors will develop a standard operating procedure for inspecting a commercial building that allows them to assess several systems simultaneously or in the same area. For…
About this video: Most inspectors will develop a standard operating procedure for inspecting a commercial building that allows them to assess several systems simultaneously or in the same area. For…
About this video: Commercial property inspectors should assess the floor, ceiling, and wall finishes in a kitchen space. The finishes are part of fire safety. Think of the ceiling, walls,…
About this video: Make-up air must be supplied when a commercial kitchen exhaust system for cooking appliances is in use. The most common mechanical make-up air system is a make-up…
About this video: The exhaust fan is a mechanical component that pulls the hot and contaminated air through the kitchen hood and ductwork to the building’s exterior. Inspectors should verify…
Learn about the fire protection elements in commercial kitchens, and apply the ComSOP during a commercial property inspection. Below are key highlights, expanded topics, and additional training resources. Commercial Kitchen…
About this video: Commercial property inspectors should verify that exhaust hoods in commercial kitchens have filters installed. Type I exhaust hoods will have baffle filters. They should be installed to…
About this video: This video provides an overview of Type II exhaust hoods in commercial kitchens. Type II hoods are condensate or fume hoods. They are installed over non-greasing-producing appliances…
About this video: This video provides an overview of Type I exhaust hoods in commercial kitchens. Type I hoods, also known as grease hoods, are designed to remove heat, smoke,…