Kitchen Hood Cleaning in Costa Mesa, CA
Enforced by Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue, Fire Prevention / Community Risk Reduction Division
Costa Mesa enforces NFPA 10 with local amendments that go beyond the CA state code. These jurisdiction-specific changes to No Costa Mesa-specific amendments to CFC Section 906 or NFPA 10. CMFR enforces NFPA 10 as incorporated through the 2025 CFC without modification. directly affect kitchen hood cleaning requirements for building owners and property managers in Costa Mesa.
Compliance Requirements
Quarterly Kitchen Hood Cleaning
Administrative citation $150-$500 under CMMC Section 1-35. CMFR may order immediate cessation of cooking operations until system certified. Emergency closure for uncorrected violations.
NFPA 96 Table 11.4 (cleaning frequency schedule); CFC Section 609; CMMC Title 7
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Semi annual Kitchen Hood Cleaning
Administrative citation $150-$500 under CMMC Section 1-35. CMFR has authority to post 'No Occupancy - Fire Hazard' notice and order suspension of cooking operations pending recertification.
NFPA 96 Section 11.2.1 (semi-annual suppression system inspection); CCR Title 19 Section 904(a)(2); CFC Section 904.12; CMMC Title 7
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Semi annual Kitchen Hood Cleaning
Administrative citation $150-$500 under CMMC Section 1-35. Re-inspection fee at applicable rate.
NFPA 96 Section 11.2.4 (fusible link replacement); CFC Section 904
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Code Adoptions
Local Amendments: No Costa Mesa-specific amendments to CFC Section 906 or NFPA 10. CMFR enforces NFPA 10 as incorporated through the 2025 CFC without modification.
Local Amendments: No direct CMFR amendments to NFPA 25 text. ITM reports submitted directly to CMFR Fire Prevention (no third-party online portal). CMFR water-flow test form required for available water supply documentation per CMMC Section 19.2.3.1.1.1.
Local Amendments: CMMC Section 901.11: false alarm fee schedule assessed after more than two false alarms per calendar year with 10% per month late fee. CMMC Section 510.1 (amended): ERCES required in all new buildings with exceptions for one-story buildings not exceeding 12,000 sq ft. FDC location amended at Section 912.2: within 150 feet of a public hydrant.
Local Amendments: No Costa Mesa-specific amendments to CFC Section 609 or NFPA 96. Hood suppression system permits required as part of Costa Mesa Building Division concurrent permit process. Tenant restaurant buildouts at South Coast Plaza require fire permit submission covering hood suppression systems.
Local Amendments: No direct amendments to NFPA 101 provisions. CFC Chapter 10 adopted without amendment. CFC Chapter 11 partially adopted retaining sprinkler and alarm upgrade sections. Board of Appeals for life safety disputes: City Planning Commission per CMMC Section 5-1.1(e).
Authority Having Jurisdiction
Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue, Fire Prevention / Community Risk Reduction Division
cityPhone(714) 754-5049
Licensed Providers
No listed providers found for this service in Costa Mesa.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is kitchen hood cleaning required in Costa Mesa?
Costa Mesa requires kitchen hood cleaning four times per year per NFPA 96 Table 11.4 (cleaning frequency schedule); CFC Section 609; CMMC Title 7. The deadline type is rolling, with a deadline of 3 months from last cleaning.
Who is the AHJ for kitchen hood cleaning in Costa Mesa?
The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for kitchen hood cleaning in Costa Mesa is the Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue, Fire Prevention / Community Risk Reduction Division. The AHJ reviews inspection reports, issues violations, and has final authority over code interpretation. Contact the fire marshal, Ryan Bohr, for questions.
What happens if I miss a kitchen hood cleaning deadline in Costa Mesa?
Missing a kitchen hood cleaning deadline in Costa Mesa can result in Administrative citation $150-$500 under CMMC Section 1-35. CMFR may order immediate cessation of cooking operations until system certified. Emergency closure for uncorrected violations. The penalty severity is classified as high.
What edition of NFPA 10 does Costa Mesa enforce?
Costa Mesa enforces the 2022 edition of NFPA 10. This matches the current published edition. Adopted through 2025 CFC (Title 24, Part 9) Section 906 references NFPA 10, 2022 Edition via Chapter 80. CCR Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3 (Sections 550-617) maintains California's parallel extinguisher regulatory framework requiring CSFM-licensed fire extinguisher concern..
Data current as of April 2026