Kitchen Hood Cleaning in Redwood City, CA
Enforced by Redwood City Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau
Redwood City enforces NFPA 10 with local amendments that go beyond the CA state code. These jurisdiction-specific changes to No Redwood City-specific amendment to CFC §906 / NFPA 10 identified in Ordinance No. 2519. Contractors must confirm current approved vendor for the mandatory third-party inspection reporting system (RCMC Sec. 12.16.5 / CFC 901.6.3), which applies to all fire protection system ITM records including fire extinguisher service records. directly affect kitchen hood cleaning requirements for building owners and property managers in Redwood City.
Compliance Requirements
Semi annual Kitchen Hood Cleaning
$100-$500/day per RCMC §12.15 infraction schedule. For restaurants with active cooking, RCFD may require immediate abatement (cease deep-fry operations) as imminent hazard. Correction notice: 14-30 day cure.
RCMC §12.15; CFC §904.13 (as adopted); NFPA 96 §11.2.1 (semi-annual suppression inspection); California Title 19 CCR §904(a)(2)
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Code Adoptions
Local Amendments: No Redwood City-specific amendment to CFC §906 / NFPA 10 identified in Ordinance No. 2519. Contractors must confirm current approved vendor for the mandatory third-party inspection reporting system (RCMC Sec. 12.16.5 / CFC 901.6.3), which applies to all fire protection system ITM records including fire extinguisher service records.
Local Amendments: RCMC Sec. 12.16.5 (CFC §901.6.3 as amended): mandatory enrollment in and submission to an RCFD-approved single-point third-party reporting repository for all fire protection system ITM reports. The CFC at the state level permits but does not mandate a specific electronic reporting vendor. Redwood City mandates use of a single approved vendor. Contractors must contact RCFD Fire Prevention Bureau at (650) 780-7400 to obtain current approved vendor.
Local Amendments: Redwood City is materially stricter than state code: (1) §12.20 — UL central station monitoring mandatory for all fire alarm systems; (2) §12.21 — UL certification required for all fire alarm systems; (3) §12.19 — zone-by-zone retransmission to PSC required; (4) §12.22 — multiple fire alarm systems within single premises not permitted without prior written approval; (5) §12.23 — firefighter communications system required for buildings 6+ stories (CFC §907.2.12.3.4); (6) §12.24 — penalties for 3+ unintentional alarms in 60-day period ($100 first, $200 second, $500 third+). These amendments exceed 2022 CFC baseline requirements.
Local Amendments: No Redwood City-specific amendment to NFPA 96 / CFC §904.13 identified in Ordinance No. 2519. However, the mandatory third-party ITM reporting requirement (RCMC Sec. 12.16.5) applies to kitchen hood suppression systems, meaning all semi-annual cleaning and suppression system inspection reports must be submitted to the RCFD-approved repository vendor. This record-submission obligation exceeds the state CFC baseline.
Local Amendments: Sec. 12.15.1 of Ordinance No. 2519 amends CFC §202 to define 'High Rise Structure' as any building with occupied floors more than 75 feet above lowest fire department vehicle access level. Sec. 12.23 adds CFC §907.2.12.3.4, imposing enhanced life-safety communications requirements for buildings 6+ stories, including firefighter communications systems and fire equipment enclosures. For county-owned institutional buildings (jail, courthouse) within Redwood City, RCFD enforces CFC and CBC egress requirements as the local AHJ; state agencies apply their own standards concurrently.
Authority Having Jurisdiction
Licensed Providers
2 providers serve Redwood City
Quality Alarm Service
Quality Alarm Service has served the Redwood City and San Francisco Peninsula area since 1989 as a family-owned fire protection contractor holding C-7, C-10, and C-16 classifications. The company provides fire alarm installation, inspection, and monitoring through its central station, alongside fire sprinkler installation and inspection, kitchen hood cleaning, and fire extinguisher service. Their capabilities span complete system design, quarterly inspections, five-year sprinkler certification testing, and 24-hour alarm monitoring for commercial and residential clients. License 570590 remains active and in good standing with the California Contractors State License Board.
basicControl Fire
Control Fire, a C16-licensed corporation based in Redwood City, has specialized in residential fire sprinkler design, installation, service, and inspection across the San Francisco Bay Area since 2016. Founded by Jason Leake after selling his previous fire sprinkler company, which completed over 5,000 projects with a staff of fifty-plus employees, Control Fire focuses on providing individual and efficient service through a regionally based approach to residential fire protection. The company has worked on private residences for Bay Area fire marshals, city-owned buildings, and projects with Webcor Builders. Control Fire also provides fire extinguisher service and kitchen hood cleaning under license number 1015580, which expires in accordance with CSLB verification standards.
basicFrequently Asked Questions
How often is kitchen hood cleaning required in Redwood City?
Redwood City requires kitchen hood cleaning twice per year per RCMC §12.15; CFC §904.13 (as adopted); NFPA 96 §11.2.1 (semi-annual suppression inspection); California Title 19 CCR §904(a)(2). The deadline type is rolling, with a deadline of 6 months from last inspection.
Who is the AHJ for kitchen hood cleaning in Redwood City?
The Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for kitchen hood cleaning in Redwood City is the Redwood City Fire Department, Fire Prevention Bureau. The AHJ reviews inspection reports, issues violations, and has final authority over code interpretation. Contact the fire marshal, Janice Cheung, for questions.
What happens if I miss a kitchen hood cleaning deadline in Redwood City?
Missing a kitchen hood cleaning deadline in Redwood City can result in $100-$500/day per RCMC §12.15 infraction schedule. For restaurants with active cooking, RCFD may require immediate abatement (cease deep-fry operations) as imminent hazard. Correction notice: 14-30 day cure. The penalty severity is classified as high.
What edition of NFPA 10 does Redwood City enforce?
Redwood City enforces the 2018 edition of NFPA 10. The current published edition is 2022. Adopted through 2022 California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) §906 adopts NFPA 10 requirements. Title 19 CCR Chapter 3 (§§565-617) governs California-specific licensing and service requirements..
Data current as of April 2026