Kitchen Hood Cleaning in Glendale, CA
22 licensed providers · NFPA 10 compliant · Updated March 2026
Glendale enforces NFPA 10 with local amendments that go beyond the CA state code. These jurisdiction-specific changes to Glendale adopts the 2025 CFC with limited local clarifications to administrative provisions; no additional local amendments specific to NFPA 10 beyond state-level California amendments directly affect kitchen hood cleaning requirements for building owners and property managers in Glendale.
Who Is Your AHJ for Kitchen Hood Cleaning in Glendale?
The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for kitchen hood cleaning in Glendale is the Glendale Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau. The AHJ reviews inspection reports, issues violations, and has final authority over fire code interpretation in Glendale.
Your Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
- Authority Having Jurisdiction
- Glendale Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau
- Fire Marshal
- Jovan Diaz
- Phone
- (818) 548-4814
- Portal Fee Range
- No third-party portal filing fees; standard city permit and inspection fees apply per the Glendale fee schedule
- Portal Notes
- Glendale does not use a third-party reporting portal. Reports are submitted directly to the Fire Prevention Bureau. Accepted report types: fire sprinkler, fire alarm, standpipe, fire pump, fire extinguisher, kitchen hood suppression.
What Code Does Glendale Enforce?
Glendale enforces NFPA 10 (2022 edition) through the 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24 CCR Part 9, Chapter 80) adopts NFPA 10, 2022 edition, with California amendments; effective January 1, 2026 (based on the IFC 2024 §906.1 references NFPA 10 for portable fire extinguisher installation, maintenance, and use with California requires monthly (30-day) inspections by the building owner, occupant, or authorized agent per CCR Title 19 §574.1 — electronic monitoring is accepted as an alternative. All maintenance and service must be performed by a State Fire Marshal-licensed fire extinguisher concern per H&S Code §13160. Verification of Service Collars must be attached after any maintenance involving internal examination or recharging per CCR Title 19 §596. California requires Class K extinguishers within 30 feet of commercial cooking operations per CCR Title 19 §573.).
Penalties for Non-Compliance
| Frequency | Severity | Penalty |
|---|---|---|
| quarterly | high | $100–$1,000 fine per GMC §1.20.010(B); Fire Marshal may order kitchen operations to cease. |
| semi annual | high | $250–$1,000 fine per GMC §1.20.010(A); criminal misdemeanor. Fire Marshal may order kitchen shut down until suppression system inspected and certified. |
| semi annual | high | $100–$1,000 fine per GMC §1.20.010(B). |
| annual | medium | $100–$500 fine per GMC §1.20.010(B). |
Licensed Kitchen Hood Cleaning Contractors in Glendale
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is kitchen hood cleaning required in Glendale?
Glendale requires kitchen hood cleaning four times per year per NFPA 96 Table 11.4 (cleaning frequency schedule); CFC §607.3; GMC §1.20.010(B). The deadline type is rolling, with a deadline of 3 months from last cleaning.
Who is the AHJ for kitchen hood cleaning in Glendale?
The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for kitchen hood cleaning in Glendale is the Glendale Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau. The AHJ reviews inspection reports, issues violations, and has final authority over code interpretation. Contact the fire marshal, Jovan Diaz, for questions.
What happens if I miss a kitchen hood cleaning deadline in Glendale?
Missing a kitchen hood cleaning deadline in Glendale can result in $100–$1,000 fine per GMC §1.20.010(B); Fire Marshal may order kitchen operations to cease. The penalty severity is classified as high.
What edition of NFPA 10 does Glendale enforce?
Glendale enforces the 2022 edition of NFPA 10. This matches the current published edition. Adopted through 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24 CCR Part 9, Chapter 80) adopts NFPA 10, 2022 edition, with California amendments; effective January 1, 2026.
Data current as of March 2026