Power Hoods Systems Blog

Grease buildup causes up to 1 in 3 restaurant fires, yet most Ontario operators don't know exactly what the law requires of them. This guide breaks down NFPA 96, local enforcement, and the real consequences of non-compliance.

Most commercial kitchens get their hoods cleaned — but not to the standard Ontario's Fire Code actually requires. Here is what full NFPA 96 compliance looks like, and what is at stake if your vendor cuts corners.

Most restaurant hood cleanings only address visible surfaces, leaving the grease that causes fires hidden in your ductwork. Here is what a fully compliant cleaning actually covers and why it matters.

Grease buildup causes 22% of restaurant fires, and most Ontario kitchens don't know what a compliant hood cleaning actually covers. Here's what the 2025 NFPA 96 updates mean for your operation.

Choosing the wrong commercial hood cleaning service puts your kitchen at regulatory, financial, and safety risk. Here is what Ontario operators need to demand from any provider before signing a contract.

Grease buildup in your kitchen exhaust system is not a maintenance issue -- it is a fire risk, a compliance obligation, and an insurance liability. Here is what Ontario operators need to know before hiring a provider.

Grease fires, failed inspections, and unexpected closures are all preventable — if you know what proper restaurant commercial cleaning actually covers. Here is what Ontario operators need to get it right.

Most commercial kitchen operators think hood cleaning means wiping down the canopy. The reality goes much deeper — and the gaps can cost you your insurance, your operating licence, or worse.