Commercial Hood Installation NYC | Manhattan & Brooklyn | (800) 200-2134
Commercial kitchen hood installation in New York City - Manhattan and Brooklyn. Type I grease exhaust hoods, all-welded grease duct, NYC DOB mechanical permits, FDNY compliance, CaptiveAire and custom fabrication. Express Kitchen Hoods. Call (800) 200-2134.
Commercial kitchen hood installation throughout New York City — Manhattan and Brooklyn. Type I grease exhaust systems, all-welded grease duct, rooftop fan, make-up air, fire suppression coordination, and NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) mechanical permit management. FDNY compliant. Call (800) 200-2134.
NYC Commercial Hood Installation Challenges
Commercial kitchen hood installation in New York City presents a distinct set of challenges that differ meaningfully from suburban and Mid-Atlantic installations. Dense building conditions, multi-tenant high-rise and mid-rise buildings with shared mechanical systems, strict NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) permitting requirements, FDNY commercial kitchen inspection standards, and the logistical complexity of working in an urban environment where rooftop access, street-level material delivery, and elevator-based equipment movement are the norm rather than ground-level access — all of these factors require a contractor with direct NYC installation experience.
Express Kitchen Hoods performs commercial kitchen hood installations in Manhattan and Brooklyn, with experience across the full range of NYC building types — ground-floor restaurant spaces in mixed-use residential buildings, standalone commercial buildings, hotel kitchen installations, and ghost kitchen / commissary kitchen build-outs. We manage NYC DOB mechanical permit applications and coordinate with FDNY compliance requirements for commercial kitchen exhaust systems.
NYC Hood Installation Services
Type I Hood Supply & Installation
Type I grease exhaust hoods for all NYC commercial kitchen cooking equipment — fryers, griddles, charbroilers, ranges, wok ranges, and combination cooking lines. We supply standard commercial hood sizes from CaptiveAire, Accurex, and Halton, and can fabricate custom stainless steel hoods for non-standard kitchen configurations common in older NYC commercial spaces. All installations include proper overhang dimensions, fire suppression nozzle blocking, and grease filter installation per NFPA 96 requirements.
All-Welded Grease Duct
16-gauge black steel all-welded grease duct from the hood collar through the building to the rooftop exhaust fan. NYC buildings present particularly complex grease duct routing challenges — multiple floors of tenant space above restaurant grade, neighboring tenant fire-rated separation requirements, and shared shaft configurations that require careful coordination with building management. We design grease duct routing that complies with NFPA 96 clearance and enclosure requirements, and install access panels at all required locations for future NFPA 96 cleaning compliance.
NYC DOB Permit Management
NYC DOB requires a mechanical permit for commercial kitchen exhaust hood installations. The permit process involves a PE-stamped filing (required for most commercial kitchen exhaust scopes in NYC), equipment schedule, exhaust CFM calculations, and hood/duct drawings. We coordinate the permit application with a licensed PE for NYC DOB filing and manage the permit approval and inspection scheduling process. DOB permit coordination is included in our NYC hood installation scope — we do not leave the permit management as the restaurant operator’s responsibility.
Rooftop Fan & Make-Up Air
Rooftop exhaust fan installation including properly flashed roof curb penetration, rain cap, and electrical connection. Make-up air supply sized to balance the exhaust volume and prevent negative kitchen pressure — a particularly important consideration in NYC building configurations where negative pressure can affect upper-floor tenant air quality or building envelope performance. For NYC buildings with shared rooftop mechanical systems, we coordinate exhaust fan placement and exhaust discharge direction with building management to avoid conflicts with neighboring HVAC equipment and discharge path requirements.
FDNY & NYC Code Requirements
New York City commercial kitchen exhaust installations are governed by the NYC Mechanical Code (based on the IMC), NYC Fire Code, and NFPA 96. FDNY conducts commercial kitchen inspections independently of DOB mechanical inspections. A NYC restaurant can receive DOB final inspection approval for their mechanical permit while still having outstanding FDNY requirements for their kitchen fire suppression system, hood installation documentation, and operational clearance. We ensure that our installations meet both DOB mechanical inspection requirements and FDNY commercial kitchen compliance standards.
- ✓NYC DOB mechanical permit management included in installation scope
- ✓PE-stamped filing coordination for DOB submissions requiring engineering
- ✓FDNY commercial kitchen compliance — hood and duct documentation
- ✓Fire suppression contractor coordination for ANSUL system integration
- ✓Building management coordination for rooftop access and shaft use
Frequently Asked Questions — NYC Hood Installation
How long does a NYC DOB mechanical permit take for a hood installation?
NYC DOB mechanical permit timelines vary significantly based on filing type and current permit center workload. Standard plan review for a straightforward hood installation can take 4–8 weeks for standard review, or may qualify for expedited review in some circumstances. Filings that require PE stamps and full plan review take longer than self-certification or professional certification filings available to licensed professionals. We assess the appropriate filing route for each project and provide a realistic timeline estimate at the project planning stage. Call (800) 200-2134 early in the project timeline to allow adequate time for DOB permit processing before your target opening date.
Can you install a hood in a NYC building without a dedicated shaft?
It depends on the building configuration. In some NYC ground-floor restaurant spaces — particularly in older converted townhouses or loft buildings — grease duct routing to the rooftop without a dedicated shaft requires routing through tenant spaces with fire-rated enclosure, or creative exterior routing strategies. We assess shaft availability and routing options at the site survey stage and design the duct routing to minimize impact on other tenants while meeting NFPA 96 requirements. For particularly complex building configurations, the routing design may require coordination with the building’s architect or structural engineer. Call (800) 200-2134 to arrange a site assessment.
NYC Fire Code & Hood Installation Requirements
New York City enforces hood and ventilation requirements under the NYC Fire Code (incorporating Local Law 26 and NFPA 96) and the NYC Mechanical Code (based on the International Mechanical Code). The NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) requires permits for hood installation projects exceeding a threshold scope—typically any new hood system, duct penetration through floors or rated assemblies, or fire suppression system integration.
Custom fabrication must meet UL 710 (Type I listed hood systems) or be submitted as a special device approval. Our NYC installation projects comply with DOB permit requirements and FDNY inspection standards across all five boroughs, Westchester, and Rockland County municipalities.
Custom Fabrication & Installation Services
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Custom Hood Fabrication | Type I and Type II hoods fabricated to exact kitchen dimensions in stainless 304 / 430 — baffle filters, grease channels, light housings |
| New Hood Installation | Complete rigging, hanging, anchoring, and duct connection for new construction and renovation projects |
| Hood Replacement | Remove and dispose of old hood; install new UL-listed system with updated suppression nozzle layout |
| Duct System Design | Duct routing, penetration through floors and rated walls, access panel placement per NYS / NYC Mechanical Code |
| Make-Up Air (MUA) Units | Tempered supply air design matched to exhaust CFM — required for negative-pressure compliance in NYC high-rises |
| Fire Suppression Integration | Ansul R-102 / Amerex pre-engineered system install coordinated with hood fabrication; FDNY notification included |
Manhattan Restaurant Construction & Hood Installation
Manhattan’s restaurant construction market is among the most complex in the world. Every commercial kitchen installation project — whether a new restaurant build-out in a ground floor retail space, a kitchen renovation in an existing restaurant, or a hood system replacement in a high-volume operation — must navigate New York City’s dense regulatory environment: NYC Department of Buildings (DOB) permits, FDNY fire code compliance including NFPA 96, NYC Building Code mechanical system requirements, and the practical constraints imposed by Manhattan’s dense urban building stock. Our Manhattan hood installation teams are experienced with all of these requirements and the realities of working in Manhattan commercial buildings.
Manhattan restaurant spaces span an extraordinary range of building types: ground-floor retail in pre-war tenement buildings; restaurant spaces in landmark-designated historic buildings with exterior modification restrictions; large-format restaurant installations in Class A commercial towers; basement restaurant spaces with extended grease duct runs through multiple building floors; hotel restaurant kitchens with dedicated mechanical spaces; and new construction restaurant spaces in recently developed mixed-use buildings. Each building type presents distinct installation challenges that our Manhattan installation teams are equipped to handle.
Hood Installation Services — Manhattan
Type I Exhaust Hood Systems
Supply and installation of Type I commercial exhaust hoods for grease-producing cooking equipment including fryers, open burner ranges, griddles, char-broilers, wok stations, and combination cooking lines. Type I hoods are constructed to capture and contain grease-laden vapors and direct them into the grease duct system. Hoods are available in a wide range of sizes, configurations, and mounting options to fit any Manhattan kitchen layout. Custom fabrication is available for non-standard kitchen configurations. All Type I hoods installed per NFPA 96 clearance, capture velocity, and construction requirements.
All-Welded Grease Duct
Grease duct fabricated and installed to NFPA 96 Chapter 5 specifications — all-welded liquid-tight seams, appropriate gauge stainless steel for duct size and configuration, fire-rated enclosure through all concealed building spaces, and required access panels at all NFPA 96-required locations. In Manhattan high-rise buildings, grease duct may run vertically through multiple floors before reaching the rooftop — each floor penetration requires fire-rated construction that meets both NFPA 96 and NYC Building Code fire-resistive construction requirements. Our installation crews include specialty welders experienced with all-welded stainless steel grease duct fabrication and installation.
Rooftop Fan Installation & Crane Services
Rooftop upblast fan installation including metal curb fabrication, rooftop penetration with proper waterproof flashing, electrical rough-in coordination, and fan commissioning. For Manhattan high-rise buildings where conventional rooftop access is insufficient to lift and position rooftop exhaust fan units, we provide crane-assisted fan installation and replacement coordinated through NYC DOT street activity permits. Crane operations are planned and executed in compliance with NYC DOT crane permit requirements and building protection requirements for pedestrian safety during crane operations.
NYC DOB Permit Management
NYC DOB requires a mechanical permit for commercial kitchen exhaust system installation, and the permit application requires drawings prepared by a licensed New York State professional engineer (PE). We manage the complete permit process for our Manhattan clients: PE design coordination, DOB application preparation and submission, DOB plan examiner review coordination, permit issuance, and required DOB inspection scheduling and sign-off. FDNY approval may be additionally required for kitchen configurations that include fire suppression system integration. We handle all required NYC DOB and FDNY approval submissions.
Additional FAQ
Do I need a NYC DOB permit for hood installation?
Any hood system installation involving new ductwork, penetration through a rated assembly, or fire suppression integration typically requires a NYC DOB permit filed by a licensed professional engineer or registered architect. We coordinate permit documentation and work with your PE/RA to expedite approval.
Can you fabricate to fit non-standard kitchen dimensions?
Yes. Custom fabrication is our specialty for NYC and Metro New York. We field-measure your kitchen, produce shop drawings, fabricate to order, and install — including oddly shaped spaces, low-ceiling basements, or multi-tenant kitchen configurations.
How long does a typical NYC hood installation take?
A straightforward replacement install typically takes 1–2 days. New construction installs with custom ductwork runs of 20+ feet, MUA system integration, or suppression connections can take 3–5 business days. All timeframes include post-installation FDNY inspection readiness review.
Commercial Hood Installation — NYC
Manhattan & Brooklyn — Type I hood, all-welded grease duct, DOB permit, FDNY compliant.
(800) 200-2134 — NYC Projects