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What is NYC FC § 609.5.3.1?

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This section mandates the inspection frequency for commercial cooking exhaust systems, detailing specific intervals for various types of equipment as outlined in FC Table 609.5.3.1. The inspections must be conducted by trained personnel or approved cleaning companies, affecting operators of commercial cooking establishments.

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609.5.3.1 Frequency of exhaust system inspection.

FC § 609.5.3.1

The entire exhaust system shall be inspected with a minimum frequency as set forth in FC Table 609.5.3.1, except as otherwise provided in the rules: FC Table 609.5.3.1Commercial Cooking Exhaust System Inspection Type of Commercial Cooking or Cooking Device / Equipment / System aMinimum Frequency of InspectionQualificationsType of Commercial Cooking or Cooking Device / Equipment / System aMinimum Frequency of InspectionQualificationsAll commercial cooking exhaust systems, except ductless hoodsEvery 3 monthsApproved cleaning companyDuctless hoodsIn accordance with the terms and conditions of the certificate of approval and the manufacturer's instructions but not less than once every three monthsTrained/knowledgeable personGrease filtersDailyTrained / knowledgeable personHigh-volume cookingWeeklyTrained / knowledgeable personEvery three monthsApproved cleaning companySolid fuel cookingMonthlyTrained / knowledgeable personCommercial cooking appliance exhaust flueAnnuallyTrained / knowledgeable person a. Emission control devices shall be inspected in accordance with the inspection frequency for the commercial cooking system for which the device has been installed.

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