HOOD EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
what-is-the-national-fire-protection-association-(NFPA)---ans-✔✔it-is-an-association-that-
has-all-the-fire-protection-guidelines
what-part-of-the-NFPA-pertains-specifically-to-commercial-kitchen-inspection-and-exhaust-
hood-cleaning?---ans-✔✔NFPA-code-96-and-it-states-that-solid-fuel-cooking-(wood)-
needs-to-be-cleaning-monthly
high-volume-cooking-24Hr,-charbroiling,-and-wok-need-quarterly-
moderate-cooking-needs-semi-annually-
low-volume-cooking-like-churches-need-annually
what-are-the-components-of-the-air-movement-in-a-restaurant?---ans-✔✔exhaust-air,-
makeup-air,-transfer-air,-supply-air,-and-return-air.
what-does-NFPA-code-96.12.4-say-about-inspection-of-grease-buildup?---ans-✔✔the-
entire-exhaust-system-should-be-inspected-for-grease-buildup-by-a-prefessionally-trained-
qualified-and-certified-persons-acceptable-to-the-authority-having-jurisdiction.
what-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.1-say-about-an-exhaust-hood-system-that-is-contaminated-
with-deposits-from-grease-laden-vapors?---ans-✔✔If-upon-inspection,-the-exhaust-
system-is-found-to-be-contaminated-with-deposits-from-grease-laden-vapors,
the-contaminated-portions-of-the-exhaust-system-should-be-cleaned-by-professionally-
trained,-qualified-and
certified-persons-acceptable-to-the-authority-having-jurisdiction.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.2-say-about-removing-combustible-contaminants?---ans-
✔✔Hoods,-grease-removal-devices,-fans,-ducts,-and-other-appurtenances-shall-be-
cleaned-to-remove-combustible
contaminants-prior-to-surfaces-being-heavily-contaminated-with-grease-or-oily-sludge.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.3-say-about-electrical-switches-at-the-start-of-the-cleaning-
process?---ans-✔✔At-the-start-of-the-cleaning-process,-all-switches-that-could-be-
activated-accidentally-should-be-locked-out
, What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.4-say-about-the-components-of-a-fire-suppression-
system?---ans-✔✔Components-of-the-fire-suppression-system-shall-not-be-rendered-
inoperable-during-the-cleaning-process.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.5-say-about-fire-extinguishing-systems-during-a-
cleaning?---ans-✔✔Fire-extinguishing-system-shall-be-permitted-to-be-rendered-
inoperable-during-the-cleaning-process-when
serviced-by-professionally-trained-and-qualified-persons.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.6-say-about-flammable-solvents-used-during-a-
cleaning?---ans-✔✔Flammable-solvents-or-other-flammable-cleaning-aids-shall-not-be-
used.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.7-say-about-cleaning-chemicals-applied-to-the-fusible-
link?---ans-✔✔Cleaning-chemical-should-not-be-applied-on-fusible-links-or-other-detection-
devices-of-the-automatic
extinguishing-system.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.8-say-not-to-do-after-the-exhaust-system-is-cleaned?---
ans-✔✔After-the-exhaust-system-is-cleaned,-it-shall-not-be-coated-with-powder-or-other-
substance.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.9-say-about-access-panels-during-a-cleaning-
procedure?---ans-✔✔When-cleaning-procedures-are-completed,-all-access-panels-
(doors)-and-cover
plates-shall-be-restored-to-their-normal-operational-condition.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.10-say-about-access-panels-when-they-are-removed?---
ans-✔✔When-an-access-panel-is-removed,-the-service-company-label-or-tag-preprinted-
with-the-name-of-the-company
giving-the-date-of-the-inspection-or-cleaning-shall-be-affixed-near-the-affected-access-
panel.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.11-say-about-dampers-and-diffusers?---ans-✔✔Dampers-
and-diffusers-shall-be-positioned-for-proper-airflow.-If-the-dampers-and-diffusers-are-not-
positioned
correctly,
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.12-say-about-cleaning-procedures-when-completed-
regarding
electrical-switches?---ans-✔✔When-cleaning-procedures-are-completed,-all-electrical-
switches-and-system-components-shall-be-returned-to
an-operable-state.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.13-say-about-providing-a-certificate?---ans-✔✔When-an-
exhaust-cleaning-service-is-performed,-a-certificate
ANSWERS
what-is-the-national-fire-protection-association-(NFPA)---ans-✔✔it-is-an-association-that-
has-all-the-fire-protection-guidelines
what-part-of-the-NFPA-pertains-specifically-to-commercial-kitchen-inspection-and-exhaust-
hood-cleaning?---ans-✔✔NFPA-code-96-and-it-states-that-solid-fuel-cooking-(wood)-
needs-to-be-cleaning-monthly
high-volume-cooking-24Hr,-charbroiling,-and-wok-need-quarterly-
moderate-cooking-needs-semi-annually-
low-volume-cooking-like-churches-need-annually
what-are-the-components-of-the-air-movement-in-a-restaurant?---ans-✔✔exhaust-air,-
makeup-air,-transfer-air,-supply-air,-and-return-air.
what-does-NFPA-code-96.12.4-say-about-inspection-of-grease-buildup?---ans-✔✔the-
entire-exhaust-system-should-be-inspected-for-grease-buildup-by-a-prefessionally-trained-
qualified-and-certified-persons-acceptable-to-the-authority-having-jurisdiction.
what-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.1-say-about-an-exhaust-hood-system-that-is-contaminated-
with-deposits-from-grease-laden-vapors?---ans-✔✔If-upon-inspection,-the-exhaust-
system-is-found-to-be-contaminated-with-deposits-from-grease-laden-vapors,
the-contaminated-portions-of-the-exhaust-system-should-be-cleaned-by-professionally-
trained,-qualified-and
certified-persons-acceptable-to-the-authority-having-jurisdiction.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.2-say-about-removing-combustible-contaminants?---ans-
✔✔Hoods,-grease-removal-devices,-fans,-ducts,-and-other-appurtenances-shall-be-
cleaned-to-remove-combustible
contaminants-prior-to-surfaces-being-heavily-contaminated-with-grease-or-oily-sludge.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.3-say-about-electrical-switches-at-the-start-of-the-cleaning-
process?---ans-✔✔At-the-start-of-the-cleaning-process,-all-switches-that-could-be-
activated-accidentally-should-be-locked-out
, What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.4-say-about-the-components-of-a-fire-suppression-
system?---ans-✔✔Components-of-the-fire-suppression-system-shall-not-be-rendered-
inoperable-during-the-cleaning-process.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.5-say-about-fire-extinguishing-systems-during-a-
cleaning?---ans-✔✔Fire-extinguishing-system-shall-be-permitted-to-be-rendered-
inoperable-during-the-cleaning-process-when
serviced-by-professionally-trained-and-qualified-persons.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.6-say-about-flammable-solvents-used-during-a-
cleaning?---ans-✔✔Flammable-solvents-or-other-flammable-cleaning-aids-shall-not-be-
used.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.7-say-about-cleaning-chemicals-applied-to-the-fusible-
link?---ans-✔✔Cleaning-chemical-should-not-be-applied-on-fusible-links-or-other-detection-
devices-of-the-automatic
extinguishing-system.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.8-say-not-to-do-after-the-exhaust-system-is-cleaned?---
ans-✔✔After-the-exhaust-system-is-cleaned,-it-shall-not-be-coated-with-powder-or-other-
substance.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.9-say-about-access-panels-during-a-cleaning-
procedure?---ans-✔✔When-cleaning-procedures-are-completed,-all-access-panels-
(doors)-and-cover
plates-shall-be-restored-to-their-normal-operational-condition.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.10-say-about-access-panels-when-they-are-removed?---
ans-✔✔When-an-access-panel-is-removed,-the-service-company-label-or-tag-preprinted-
with-the-name-of-the-company
giving-the-date-of-the-inspection-or-cleaning-shall-be-affixed-near-the-affected-access-
panel.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.11-say-about-dampers-and-diffusers?---ans-✔✔Dampers-
and-diffusers-shall-be-positioned-for-proper-airflow.-If-the-dampers-and-diffusers-are-not-
positioned
correctly,
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.12-say-about-cleaning-procedures-when-completed-
regarding
electrical-switches?---ans-✔✔When-cleaning-procedures-are-completed,-all-electrical-
switches-and-system-components-shall-be-returned-to
an-operable-state.
What-does-NFPA-code-96.12.6.13-say-about-providing-a-certificate?---ans-✔✔When-an-
exhaust-cleaning-service-is-performed,-a-certificate
