Hood Cleaning Companies in Florida

NFPA 96 Enforcement in Florida

The Florida State Fire Marshal, operating under the Department of Financial Services, enforces NFPA 96 compliance statewide through the Florida Fire Prevention Code. The state adopts NFPA 96 as part of its fire code under Florida Statute Chapter 633, requiring all commercial kitchen exhaust systems to meet cleaning and maintenance standards. Florida requires companies performing fire protection system work, including hood cleaning, to hold a fire protection contractor license regulated by the Division of State Fire Marshal. Contractors must carry appropriate insurance and provide compliance certificates after each service. Fire inspectors verify cleaning documentation, hood system condition, and grease containment during routine commercial kitchen inspections. Establishments that fall out of compliance face fines, mandatory re-inspections, and potential temporary closure orders. Enforcement intensity varies across the state — Miami-Dade and Broward counties maintain their own fire prevention bureaus with more frequent inspection cycles, while rural counties may rely on state-level inspectors. Request service records from your provider and confirm documentation requirements with your local fire authority. See our NFPA 96 compliance guide for questions to discuss.