Commercial hood installation in Valley Forge covers new kitchens, tenant fit-outs at King of Prussia, and replacements over existing Main Line cook lines. We size Type I and Type II hoods, route welded grease duct, balance make-up air, and submit mechanical drawings to Upper Merion Township.
Permits in Upper Merion Township
Valley Forge and King of Prussia installs fall under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. Upper Merion Township reviews mechanical drawings, issues the permit, and inspects after the hood, duct, fan, and make-up air are in. Fire suppression is permitted and inspected on the same project so the kitchen is not waiting on a second contractor.
Wayne and Devon jobs typically go through Tredyffrin or Radnor. Norristown and Conshohocken have their own building departments. We file where the address actually sits.
What we install
Type I grease hoods
CaptiveAire, Accurex, and Greenheck wall canopy, island, backshelf, and low-proximity hoods sized to the equipment list. Listed filters, welded duct, upblast fan, and suppression nozzle layout.
Type II condensate hoods
Dishrooms, ovens, and steam equipment that should not be under a grease hood. Common in hotel banquet support kitchens around Valley Forge.
Duct, fan & make-up air
NFPA 96 access panels, rooftop upblast fans, and tempered make-up air balanced to exhaust CFM so the dining room is not pulling smoke from the line.
Replacements in occupied kitchens
Mall and hotel kitchens rarely go dark for a month. We measure the existing duct, stage the swap, and keep the shutdown as short as the AHJ and the landlord will allow.
Hood installation & service menu
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| New hood installation | Drawings, Upper Merion permit, install, balance, inspection |
| CaptiveAire packages | Hood, fan, make-up air, and DCV options from one manufacturer |
| Hood & duct cleaning | NFPA 96 cleaning after the system is live |
| Exhaust fan repair | Motors, belts, hinge kits on existing rooftops |
| Fire suppression | UL 300 / Ansul R-102 with the hood |
Related Valley Forge services
Hood cleaning · Exhaust fan repair · Kitchen fire systems · Statewide PA installation
Common questions
Do I need a permit to replace a hood in King of Prussia?
Usually yes if duct, fan, or makeup air changes. Upper Merion Township decides. We confirm scope with the permit office before we order steel.
Can you install CaptiveAire in a mall tenant space?
Yes. Mall landlords add their own construction rules on top of PA UCC. We coordinate both so the hood is not sitting on the dock waiting on a roof penetration approval.
How long does a typical Valley Forge install take?
Most restaurant projects run 4–8 weeks from drawings to final inspection, depending on Upper Merion review time and equipment lead. Call (800) 200-2134 with the opening date.
Planning a Valley Forge hood install?
Send the equipment list and the address. We will tell you hood type, permit path, and a realistic timeline.
