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What is NYC FC § 609.3.1?

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This section mandates that commercial cooking exhaust systems be cleaned by certified companies and personnel. However, it allows for ductless hoods to be inspected and cleaned by the owner or knowledgeable employees of the owner. Applies to owners of commercial cooking facilities.

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609.3.1. Cleaning of commercial cooking exhaust system.

FC § 609.3.1

Commercial cooking exhaust systems shall be cleaned by a company holding a company certificate and persons employed by such company who hold a certificate of fitness, except that ductless hoods may be inspected and cleaned by the owner or trained and knowledgeable employees of the owner.

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