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Understanding NFPA 96's Bare Metal Standard for Safer Commercial Kitchens

By @baremetalstandardspark

What the Bare Metal Standard Really Means for Your Kitchen If you have spent any time around commercial kitchen exhaust systems, you have probably heard someone mention the "bare metal standard." It sounds official, almost like a marketing slogan, but it is a very specific benchmark that fire safety professionals and kitchen exhaust cleaning crews work toward every day. The idea is simple: after a proper cleaning, the interior surfaces of your hood, ductwork, and exhaust fa