SMACNA Standards Action 45 Day Public Review

Second edition includes updates aligning with the latest codes and standards governing the design, fabrication, and installation of hoods, ducts, duct enclosures and associated equipment commonly found in commercial kitchen ventilation systems.

This second edition of SMACNA® Kitchen Ventilation Systems and Food Service Equipment Fabrication and Installation Guidelines (Sections I & II) continues to provide basic reference guidelines to industry accepted practices for fabrication and installation of kitchen ventilation systems and custom built food preparation, and serving equipment commonly used in non-domestic (commercial) food facilities.

Expanding on the first edition, this second edition includes updates that align with the latest Model Building Codes and industry standards governing the design, fabrication, and installation of Type I & Type II hoods, Type I kitchen grease ducts, Type Il non-grease ducts, as well as duct enclosures and associated equipment commonly found in commercial kitchen ventilation systems.

Click here to review the changes. 

 


Apr 15, 2026 Member Update

Latest Articles


SMACNA, SMART and iTi hold second successful BE4ALL Town Hall

Jun 3, 2026 - Seattle event brought together contractors and union members to hear from SMART President Todd Hill, SMART General President Michael Coleman and iTI Executive Director Michael Harris on how to strengthen the industry.


Tom Martin Interviewed by Rochester NBC Affiliate

Jun 3, 2026 - SMACNA’s Immediate Past President talks to NBC 10 news about the value of a career in the skilled trades.


Share Your Experience: Participate in SMACNA's Back Charges Survey

Jun 3, 2026 - Study examines how back charges arise, how contractors respond, and which practices lead to successful outcomes