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Type 1 Hood CFM & Grease Interceptor Sizing Solver

Model commercial mechanical ventilation rates (IMC Table 507.2.3 CFM/linear ft), 85% tempered makeup air supply, Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) in-ground gravity grease interceptor gallons, and municipal pump-out schedules.

⚙️ Hood Canopy & Cooking Appliances

Hood Length (Feet)

Appliance Duty Level

Daily Prepped Meals

Active Cooking Stations

Mandated Pumping Cycle (Weeks)

📊 Ventilation CFM & Grease Trap Sizing

Required Total Exhaust CFM

7,200 CFM

Makeup Air (MUA) 6,120 CFM

Grease Interceptor 1,500 Gal

Annual Pumping $4,320/yr

Type 1 Exhaust Hood CFM 7,200 CFM exhaust for 16ft Type 1 canopy (450 CFM/ft)

Tempered Makeup Air (MUA) 6,120 CFM makeup air (85% air balance)

In-Ground Grease Interceptor 1,500 gallon in-ground tank pumped every 6 weeks