Cooking oils and grease-laden vapors rise with exhaust air and settle on your rooftop. Without a proper containment system, grease builds up on your roof surface, creating:
A rooftop grease containment system protects your property, keeps you compliant, and reduces the risk of costly repairs or legal issues.
According to NFPA 96, Section 8.1.1.1, all exhaust fans on commercial cooking equipment must be equipped with devices to capture grease before it damages the rooftop or drains into the environment.
💡 Key compliance points:
Not being compliant could result in:
🚫 Fines from local authorities
🚒 Fire marshal citations
📉 Insurance denial of claims due to fire