Saltspec · Kitchen Tool
Ventilation and grease are where restaurant buildouts get expensive and where permits get held up. Tell us how you'll cook and get a plain-English read on what's likely required.
Likely Requirements
Codes are local. Hood and exhaust requirements typically follow the International Mechanical Code and NFPA 96; grease interceptor sizing follows your local plumbing code and health department, based on drainage fixture units or flow. Always confirm with the authority having jurisdiction and a mechanical engineer before you budget or build.
Whether a space can vent and drain your kitchen — and what it'll cost — is exactly what a feasibility review answers. Send it over for a free First Look.
Start your free First Look →General guidance only, not engineering or code advice. Requirements vary by jurisdiction, equipment, and existing conditions.
