516.6 Use and Maintenance — 2025 California Mechanical Code
California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California
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Italicized text is a California amendment to the model code, as printed in the official publication.
Cite as: 2025 California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) § 516.6 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
Automatic or manual covers on cooking appliances, especially fryers, shall not inter
fere with the application of the fire suppression system.
[NFPA 96:14.6.1]
516.6.1 Manufacturer’s Instructions. All filters shall be cleaned or replaced in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. [NFPA 96:14.6.2] 516.6.2 Cleaning Schedule. All ESPs shall be cleaned a minimum of once per week and according to the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions. [NFPA 96:14.6.3]
516.6.3 Hood Plenum and Blower Section Clean- ing Schedule. The entire hood plenum and the blower section shall be cleaned a minimum of once every 3 months. [NFPA 96:14.6.4] 516.6.4 Inspection of Safety Interlocks. Inspection and testing of the total operation and all safety interlocks in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions shall be performed by qualified service personnel a minimum of once every 6 months or more frequently if required.
[NFPA 96:14.6.5] 516.6.5 Inspection. Fire-extinguishing equipment shall be inspected in accordance with Section 514.2.
[NFPA 96:14.6.6] 516.6.6 Maintenance Log. A signed and dated log of maintenance as performed in accordance with Section 516.6.3 and Section 516.6.4 shall be available on the premises for use by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
[NFPA 96:14.6.7]
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