Which NFPA standard addresses the design and installation of cooking exhaust hoods and ductwork?

• A. NFPA 10
• B. NFPA 13
• C. NFPA 70
• D. NFPA 96

Answer: (D)

The key idea is which NFPA standard specifically governs how cooking exhaust systems are designed and installed. NFPA 96 is the standard that covers venting of commercial cooking equipment, including the design and installation of hoods, exhaust ducts, and associated components as well as related fire protection and maintenance requirements. Its rules address how these systems should be constructed, connected, and tested to control grease fires and exhaust hazards in a kitchen.

The other standards don’t cover cooking exhaust systems: NFPA 10 focuses on portable fire extinguishers, NFPA 13 on sprinkler systems, and NFPA 70 on electrical installations.