Kitchen Ventilation Systems and Food Service Equipment, 2nd Edition Now Available

Second edition builds upon the first edition and continues to serve as a basic reference guide to industry-accepted practices for the fabrication and installation of commercial kitchen ventilation systems.

Each SMACNA member company and chapter office is entitled to order one new complimentary* PDF copy or hardcopy of the Kitchen Ventilation Systems and Food Service Equipment Guide, Second Edition by using promo code 'KVSFSEG2COMP'.

ABOUT THIS STANDARD:

This second edition builds upon the first edition and continues to serve as a basic reference guide to industry-accepted practices for the fabrication and installation of commercial kitchen ventilation systems, as well as custom-built food preparation and serving equipment.

It assists designers, contractors, and code officials in understanding the complexities of designing, installing, constructing, and balancing the exhaust and make-up air systems required for commercial kitchen ventilation. The food service equipment section provides practical guidelines for designing, fabricating, evaluating, and installing a wide range of custom-built food service equipment.

The guide includes details for tables, shelves, and wall linings, along with minimum dimensional and metal thickness standards for constructing light-, medium-, and heavy-duty kitchen equipment designed to provide years of reliable service. This edition was developed in accordance with NSF/ANSI 2: Food Equipment, the latest applicable codes, and recognized industry standards. It also includes an appendix that provides application details for the seismic bracing of food service equipment.

Kitchen Ventilation Systems and Food Service Equipment, 2nd Edition



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