# Hood cleaning frequency planner

Select the cooking activity. This planner shows the inspection interval in the cited NFPA summary. An inspection finding may require cleaning sooner. Confirm the category and adopted requirements with your fire authority.

Use the tool on the [web page](https://greasecleaning.fyi/tools/hood-cleaning-frequency-planner). It works without JavaScript.

## How to use it

1. Choose cooking activity.
2. Read the result.

## How it works

HoodFilters reproduces the NFPA 96 inspection table: solid fuel monthly, high volume quarterly, moderate volume semiannually and low volume annually. Source: https://www.hoodfilters.com/nfpa/ . Fetched 2026-11-10.

HoodFilters distinguishes inspection frequency from cleaning based on observed deposits in its contractor selection article, published October 4, 2026: https://blog.hoodfilters.com/2026/10/04/choose-right-hood-cleaning-company/ . Fetched 2026-11-10.

The result does not set a legal cleaning deadline. The authority confirms the adopted requirements. A change in menu, fuel or use may change the category.

> Planning information only. This is not fire code advice or a compliance decision.

## Questions

### Is this a cleaning deadline?

No. This is a summary inspection interval. Cleaning depends on findings and applicable local requirements.

### What if more than one category applies?

Ask your fire authority and qualified contractor to confirm the category before setting the schedule.