IKECA Certified
NFPA 96 Compliant
State Fire Marshal
EPA Compliant
NSF Certified
11,400+
Systems Cleaned.
Zero Fire Incidents.

IKECA-certified crews. NFPA 96 documentation. Portfolio-scale logistics. The exhaust cleaning company that multi-unit operators keep on retainer.

89%

of restaurant fires originate in the exhaust system. Not the fryer. Not the grill. The duct you can't see — the one that fills with carbonized grease every week your kitchen runs.

Source: National Fire Protection Association, Restaurant Fire Report 2023

14%

average reduction in commercial property insurance premium after presenting NFPA 96 compliance documentation to underwriters. On a $180,000 annual premium, that's $25,200 back.

Based on reported outcomes from 87 portfolio clients, 2022–2024

9 days.

That's how long it takes our crews to clean, document, and deliver compliance reports for a 20-unit portfolio. Overnight scheduling. Zero service disruption. One binder at the end.

Average for full-service restaurant portfolios of 15–25 locations

Ready to close the compliance gap?

Schedule Portfolio Assessment

9 days. 20 locations.
Every duct documented.

01

Portfolio Audit

We document every hood, duct run, fan, and rooftop unit across your locations before a single scraper touches metal.

02

Scheduled Mobilization

Crews deploy overnight to avoid service disruption. A 20-unit portfolio is typically completed in 9 consecutive nights.

03

Mechanical Cleaning

Scrapers, rotary brushes, and 3,000 PSI pressure washers strip carbonized grease to bare metal — every surface, every inch.

04

Compliance Documentation

Before/after photos, grease depth measurements, and NFPA 96 service reports are packaged per location — ready for your insurer.

Hood grease depth
Fan blade clearance
Duct interior photos
Rooftop unit access log

The operators who can't afford
a single incident.

"

Our insurer required NFPA 96 documentation for all 24 locations before renewal. Degrease had every report packaged and submitted within two weeks. The premium came down 11%.

11% premium reduction

Marcus Delgado

VP Operations · Cornerstone Hospitality Group

24 locations

"

We had a fire marshal citation at one of our dining halls. Degrease came in, cleaned all eight exhaust systems, and produced documentation that closed the citation in three days.

Citation closed in 3 days

Patricia Wainwright

Director of Facilities · Midwest University System

8 dining facilities

"

I manage a ghost kitchen portfolio — 30 tenants, 30 exhaust systems, one landlord liability. Degrease handles the annual cycle and sends me a compliance binder I can hand straight to underwriting.

Full compliance binder delivered

James Okonkwo

Founder · Ironworks Kitchen Collective

30 kitchen tenants

11,400+

Systems Cleaned

0

Fire Incidents

340+

Portfolio Clients

14%

Avg. Premium Reduction

The 8-Point NFPA 96
Compliance Checklist

Used by facility directors at 340+ multi-unit operations. Print it, walk your kitchen, and know exactly where you stand before the inspector arrives.

NFPA 96 Compliance Checklist
8 Items
Hood grease depth measured at ≤ 1/8" (NFPA 96 §8.6)
Duct interior clear of grease accumulation
Fan blades and housing cleaned to bare metal
Rooftop unit access panels sealed post-cleaning
Service report signed by IKECA-certified technician
Before/after photographic documentation on file
Cleaning frequency matches cooking volume (NFPA 96 §11.6)
Grease collection receptacles emptied and cleaned

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Used by facility directors at 340+ multi-unit operations

One conversation.
Every location covered.

Tell us your portfolio size and kitchen type. We'll return a cleaning schedule, cost estimate, and compliance documentation timeline — no commitment required.

Customized cleaning schedule for your portfolio
Per-location cost estimate with no hidden fees
NFPA 96 compliance gap analysis
Insurance documentation package preview

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