How NFPA 96 Compliance Protects Southwest Florida Kitchens from Fire
Why Fire-Code Compliance Matters More Than Ever
Every commercial kitchen — from Port Charlotte to Naples — operates under one rulebook: NFPA 96, the national fire-safety standard for kitchen exhaust systems.
It’s more than just paperwork. NFPA 96 exists because most restaurant fires start in the exhaust duct or hood, where grease buildup becomes hidden fuel.
At Southwest Cleaning and Virus Disinfection LLC, we follow NFPA 96 to the letter. Each system we clean is brought to bare metal, documented with inspection photos, and tagged for compliance.
That level of precision protects your business, your staff, and your customers.
Learn more about the standard: NFPA 96 Fire Code
The Real-World Impact in Southwest Florida
We’ve seen it firsthand: kitchens across Punta Gorda, Rotonda West, Deep Creek, Venice, and Sarasota pass inspections smoothly when their systems are serviced to NFPA 96.
But neglect the standard — and one spark from a fryer can travel through grease-lined ducts in seconds.
Our technicians are trained to remove grease safely, verify airflow, and document results so you’re ready for any fire-marshal visit.
That’s not just cleaning — that’s fire prevention in action.
Trained by the Experts Who Teach the Industry
All of our processes are powered by Iron & Light Coaching, the accreditation-ready global academy we built to raise the bar in hood-cleaning education.
Every technician at Southwest Cleaning works under the same training system we teach nationwide — combining field experience with code knowledge from NFPA, IKECA, OSHA, and EPA.
It’s the difference between “good enough” and “inspection-ready.”
Protect Your Kitchen — and Your Reputation
Whether you manage a small café in Osprey, a hospital kitchen in Fort Myers, or a resort in Naples, we make sure your system meets national standards and local inspection requirements.
We take pride in protecting the heart of your business — your kitchen.
Ready to Schedule Your Next Code-Compliant Cleaning?
Contact Southwest Cleaning and Virus Disinfection LLC today for certified hood-system service across:
Bradenton • Lakewood Ranch • Osprey • Nokomis • Venice • Englewood • North Port • Rotonda West • Punta Gorda • Port Charlotte • Cape Coral • Fort Myers • Bonita Springs • Naples
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