Kitchen Hood Cleaning in Mountain View, CA
Enforced by Mountain View Fire Department, Fire and Environmental Protection Division (FEPD)
Mountain View enforces NFPA 10 with local amendments that go beyond the CA state code. These jurisdiction-specific changes to No Mountain View-specific amendment to NFPA 10. CFC §906 baseline applies. MVCC §14.10.28 universal sprinkler requirement for all new buildings over 1,000 sqft reduces reliance on portable extinguishers in new construction. FEPD zoning permit conditions cite Title 19/CFC §906 for extinguisher placement: 2-A:10-B:C minimum per 3,000 sqft or 50-75 ft travel distance. directly affect kitchen hood cleaning requirements for building owners and property managers in Mountain View.
Compliance Requirements
Quarterly Kitchen Hood Cleaning
Administrative citation under MVCC §14: $130/$700/$1,300 escalation per Cal. Gov't Code §36900(c). Fire Marshal may order kitchen operations to cease if system inoperable. Misdemeanor under Cal. H&S Code §13871.
NFPA 96 Table 11.4 (cleaning frequency by cooking volume); CFC §609; MVCC §14
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Semi annual Kitchen Hood Cleaning
Administrative citation under MVCC §14: $130/$700/$1,300 escalation. Misdemeanor under Cal. H&S Code §13871.
NFPA 96 §11.2.1 (semi-annual hood suppression system inspection); CCR Title 19 §904(a)(2); CFC §904.13; MVCC §14
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Semi annual Kitchen Hood Cleaning
Administrative citation under MVCC §14: $130/$700/$1,300 escalation.
NFPA 96 §11.2.4 (fusible link and sprinkler head replacement); CFC §904.13; MVCC §14
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Annual Kitchen Hood Cleaning
Administrative citation under MVCC §14: $130/$700/$1,300 escalation.
NFPA 96 Table 11.4 (annual for low-volume operations); CFC §609; MVCC §14
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Code Adoptions
Local Amendments: No Mountain View-specific amendment to NFPA 10. CFC §906 baseline applies. MVCC §14.10.28 universal sprinkler requirement for all new buildings over 1,000 sqft reduces reliance on portable extinguishers in new construction. FEPD zoning permit conditions cite Title 19/CFC §906 for extinguisher placement: 2-A:10-B:C minimum per 3,000 sqft or 50-75 ft travel distance.
Local Amendments: MVCC §14.10.25 (901.6.1.1): Private hydrant flow test at 5-year cycle — static pressure, residual pressure, GPM submitted to FEPD with standard NFPA 25 forms. MVCC §14.10.30 (905.3): All standpipe systems combined with automatic sprinklers — increases ITM scope. MVCC §14.10.31 (905.3.1): Class III standpipe triggered at 20 ft (vs 30 ft state code) — more buildings require full NFPA 25 standpipe ITM in North Bayshore.
Local Amendments: MVCC §14.10.34 (907.6): Local supplemental document — City of Mountain View Fire Alarm and Sprinkler Monitoring System Requirements — applies on top of NFPA 72 for all new installations (monitoring station connectivity and MVFD dispatch interface). MVCC §14.10.27 (901.6.3.1): Existing multi-family R-2 with interior corridors containing 5+ units must have operable thermal detection system — stricter than CFC baseline for existing buildings.
Local Amendments: No Mountain View-specific amendment to NFPA 96 baseline. CFC 2022/IFC 2021 baseline applies. MVCC §14.10.39 (5003.9.11): Hazardous material fume hoods and workstations must be protected by approved automatic fire extinguishing system per CFC §2703.10 — supplements NFPA 96 for semiconductor/biotech lab occupancies common in North Bayshore and Middlefield corridors.
Local Amendments: MVCC §14.10.35 (1010.1.9.11): Stairway doors openable from both sides — no re-entry locking except 6-story or fewer non-high-rise buildings with simultaneous unlock from fire command center. MVCC §14.10.38 (3311.1): During multi-story construction, two usable exit stairways maintained continuously to grade after floor decking installed. MVCC §14.10.28 (903.2): Universal sprinkler affects NFPA 101 tradeoff provisions. MVCC §14.10.31 (905.3.1): Class III standpipe at 20 ft (vs 30 ft state) for North Bayshore high-rises.
Authority Having Jurisdiction
Mountain View Fire Department, Fire and Environmental Protection Division (FEPD)
cityPhone(650) 903-6343
Licensed Providers
1 provider serve Mountain View
Lund Pearson Mclaughlin
Lund Pearson Mclaughlin has served California since 1978, founded by retired fire chiefs who helped develop the state's current fire protection testing and maintenance regulations. Operating from Mountain View with State Fire Marshal License A0003 and C-16 License 668524, the corporation provides fire sprinkler and standpipe inspection and repair, fire pump testing, private fire mains and hydrant systems testing, fire hose service testing, and records management throughout the Bay Area and surrounding regions. The company specializes in water-based fire suppression systems and maintains comprehensive service records for commercial and industrial clients. Their contractor license remains active and in good standing with the California Contractors State License Board.
basicFrequently Asked Questions
How often is kitchen hood cleaning required in Mountain View?
Mountain View requires kitchen hood cleaning four times per year per NFPA 96 Table 11.4 (cleaning frequency by cooking volume); CFC §609; MVCC §14. The deadline type is rolling, with a deadline of 3 months from last cleaning.
Who is the AHJ for kitchen hood cleaning in Mountain View?
The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for kitchen hood cleaning in Mountain View is the Mountain View Fire Department, Fire and Environmental Protection Division (FEPD). The AHJ reviews inspection reports, issues violations, and has final authority over code interpretation. Contact the fire marshal, Vacant (Deputy Fire Marshal position actively recruited as of early 2026; Fire Chief Brian Jones assumed command December 31, 2025), for questions.
What happens if I miss a kitchen hood cleaning deadline in Mountain View?
Missing a kitchen hood cleaning deadline in Mountain View can result in Administrative citation under MVCC §14: $130/$700/$1,300 escalation per Cal. Gov't Code §36900(c). Fire Marshal may order kitchen operations to cease if system inoperable. Misdemeanor under Cal. H&S Code §13871. The penalty severity is classified as high.
What edition of NFPA 10 does Mountain View enforce?
Mountain View enforces the 2018 edition of NFPA 10. The current published edition is 2022. Adopted through 2022 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) §906 incorporates NFPA 10 requirements. CCR Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 3 (§§550-617) independently governs portable fire extinguisher regulations as California's parallel framework.
Data current as of April 2026