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Inspection Services | Building Division
Troy Hendren, Fire Marshal
525 N 3rd Ave, Pasco, WA 99301
P: 509.543.5726
PermitTech@pasco-wa.gov
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Standard for Commercial Kitchen Hood Systems (Type 1 and Type 2)
1. SCOPE
This standard covers the permitting, installation, inspection, testing and maintenance of
Commercial kitchen hood systems within the City of Pasco as administered by the Fire Marshal.
Commercial hood systems shall meet the requirements of the currently adopted codes and
standards, unless specifically amended or noted otherwise, and as approved by the AHJ:
A. The International Mechanical Code Chapter 507.
B. The International Mechanical Code Chapter 507.2 – Type 1
C. The International Mechanical Code Chapter 507.3 – Type 2
D. The International Mechanical Code Chapter 508 – Commercial Makeup Air
E. The International Fire Code Chapter 606
F. NFPA 96 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking
Operations.
G. The Pasco Municipal Code (PMC) Fire Prevention Code 16.65.
Note: Fire Suppression systems for Type 1 hoods must comply with the International
Building and Fire code.
2. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
A. Systems shall be designed under the currently adopted codes.
B. System designer qualifications shall comply with currently adopted state codes with a
current ICC/NAFED certification for pre-engineered hoods.
C. NICET lll or higher will be required for suppression design
D. Commercial hood MUST be listed and labelled by a nationally recognized testing
laboratory in compliance with UL 710
E. All plans and calculations shall be stamped with a valid Washington State certificate seal
identifying the appropriate level of competency.
Note: Modifications and alterations are prohibited unless designed and approved by a
Washington State Professional Mechanical Engineer.
3. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. The following is a list of information required on all plan submittals for review of a “Pre-
Engineered Kitchen Hood System” permit application. The plan shall be drawn to 1/8”=1’-
0” minimum scale. The applicant is required to submit all of this information so an
accurate and timely review may be done:
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Copy of a scaled floor plan showing compliance with the currently adopted WSFC § 904,
including:
o System location
o Designation of overlapping or appliance specific coverage
o Cooking appliances
o Plenum dimensions and filter type (V Bank, Single Bank)
o Duct dimensions
o Manual pull station location ->10’ and <20’ from kitchen exhaust system, in egress
pathway
o Class K fire extinguisher type as per manufacturer requirement and location
o Note indicating deferred submittal for fire alarm permit if building is so equipped
o Note indicating deferred submittal for fire suppression system permit
o Note on the plan stating that system shall be designed, installed, serviced, and
maintained in accordance with NFPA 96, and manufacturer’s instructions.
o Sequence of operation including fuel/electricity/exhaust/makeup air interlocks/fire
alarm integration
4. PERMITS
A fire permit is required for all installation and modification work. The application for a fire
construction permit is available on the City of Pasco’s permitting portal. Approved plans and
permit inspection cards shall be available onsite for the permitted work. A permit is only valid
for the contractor and work designated by the permit.
5. EMERGENCY REPAIR WORK
A permit is required for repairs. Emergency repairs may begin without a permit provided the
system configuration is not altered and a permit application is submitted the next working
business day. A fire inspection is required for final approval of all repair work.
6. INSPECTIONS
Commercial Hood Fire inspections are required by the City of Pasco for permitted work.
Scheduling Instructions: please use the permit portal with the City of Pasco to request all fire
inspections via: eTRAKiT. Approved plans and permit inspection cards must be available on site
during inspections. The installing contractor shall pretest all systems prior to requesting an
inspection. If fire code violations are noted, correction will be required for approval.
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7. MAINTENANCE
The installer shall provide to the owner/occupant instructions on inspecting, testing, and
maintaining the system. The Commercial Hood must be cleaned nightly and be professionally
cleaned on a predetermined schedule. KHSS shall be maintained and tested per WSFC and the
manufacturers’ manual.
8. HOOD CLEANING
Exhaust hoods shall be cleaned in accordance with 2021 IFC 606.3.3, NFPA 96 Chapter 12, and
ANSI/IKECA C10.
9. DOCUMENTATION
Contractor’s performing inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) as well as hood cleaning on
KHSS shall submit reports to LIVSAFE.com within 10 days of completion of work.