Fire Code Compliance Certification NYC

In New York City, every commercial kitchen must be able to produce documentation proving that its exhaust system has been cleaned to NFPA 96 standards. FDNY inspectors, insurance auditors, landlords, and health department officials all expect to see current compliance records. Missing or outdated documentation is treated the same as not having cleaned your system at all — it can result in violations, fines, insurance claim denials, and in the worst cases, forced closure.

Empire Hoods includes full compliance documentation with every cleaning service, but we also provide standalone certification packages for restaurants that need to organize their records, prepare for an upcoming inspection, or document a system that was cleaned but never properly certified. Our certification package includes NFPA 96 compliance certificates, before-and-after photo reports with timestamps, grease depth measurement records, cleaning frequency recommendations based on your operation type, and digital copies you can access from any device.

For restaurant owners managing multiple locations across Manhattan or the boroughs, we maintain a centralized digital record system so you can pull compliance documentation for any location instantly. When an FDNY inspector walks in unannounced or your insurance company requests proof of maintenance, you have everything you need in seconds — not buried in a filing cabinet in the back office. Proper documentation is the difference between a smooth inspection and a costly violation.