Kitchen Hood Cleaning Requirements in California
CFC §609 and NFPA 96 require semi-annual cleaning of commercial kitchen exhaust hoods and ductwork, with restaurants, food halls, and ghost kitchens driving the highest inspection volumes in the LA and Orange County metros. Grease buildup beyond the 2mm threshold triggers immediate shutdown orders from the local fire marshal. Repeat violations carry daily penalties — Santa Monica escalates to $2,500/day under SMMC §1.10.110, the steepest kitchen-hood enforcement rate in the state.
Compare inspection requirements across 26 jurisdictions in 4 metro areas
26 Jurisdictions · 65 Compliance Rules · 234 Providers
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kitchen hood cleaning overview by metro area
| Metro | Cities | Penalty Range | Portals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Metro The Greater Los Angeles metro spans 8 jurisdictions — 7 cities plus unincorporated LA County territory under LACoFD — each enforcing local fire code amendments on top of California Title 19. | 8 | $100–$1,000 per violation; misdemeanor escalation in all 8 jurisdictions | TCE | View details → |
| Bay Area Metro The San Francisco Bay Area metro spans 7 jurisdictions across 4 counties — San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, and Contra Costa — each enforcing local fire code amendments on top of California Title 19. | 7 | $100–$5,000 per violation; misdemeanor escalation in all 7 jurisdictions | None | View details → |
| San Jose Metro The San Jose metro spans 5 cities in Santa Clara County, each enforcing local fire code amendments on top of California Title 19. | 5 | $100–$2,500 per violation; misdemeanor escalation in all 5 jurisdictions | TCE | View details → |
| Orange County Metro The Orange County metro spans 6 jurisdictions — two served by the Orange County Fire Authority (Irvine and Santa Ana) and four with independent fire departments (Anaheim, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa) — each enforcing local fire code amendments on top of California Title 19. | 6 | $100–$3,000 per violation; misdemeanor escalation in all 6 jurisdictions | None | View details → |