Question 1

What extraction rate is required for a commercial kitchen hood in Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Dubai Municipality ventilation standards specify minimum extract air volumes based on the cooking appliances installed beneath the hood and the heat load generated. As a general guide, extraction rates range from 300 to 600 m³/hr per metre of hood length for standard cooking appliances, rising to 800–1200 m³/hr per metre above high-intensity appliances such as solid fuel ovens and commercial wok ranges. Kitco can calculate the required extraction rate for your kitchen's specific appliance mix and produce the ventilation drawings required for DM plan approval.

Question 2

What is the difference between a wall-mounted and island kitchen hood?

Accepted Answer

A wall-mounted kitchen hood is installed against a wall above a cooking battery positioned adjacent to the wall, with one open side facing into the kitchen and three sides enclosed by the wall and hood body. An island hood is suspended from the ceiling above a freestanding cooking battery in the centre of the kitchen, with all four sides open to the kitchen environment and requiring a higher extraction rate to capture rising vapours effectively from all directions. Kitco supplies both configurations in any required length and projection depth.

Question 3

How often should commercial kitchen extraction hoods be cleaned?

Accepted Answer

Baffle filters should be removed and cleaned in a commercial dishwasher at least weekly in high-volume kitchens producing fatty cooking vapours, or more frequently where continuous deep-fat frying or solid fuel cooking is in use. The grease gutter and drain point should be cleaned monthly. The external ductwork and fan should be inspected and cleaned quarterly or as directed by your DM premises licence. Kitco provides hood service contracts covering filter cleaning, duct inspection and fan maintenance for commercial kitchen operations in Dubai.

Question 4

Does Kitco provide ventilation drawings for Dubai Municipality kitchen approval?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kitco can produce ventilation engineering drawings showing hood positions, extraction volumes, duct routes and make-up air delivery to the level of detail required for Dubai Municipality food premises plan approval and health permit applications. Our technical team coordinates with your architect and MEP consultant to integrate the kitchen ventilation design with the building's mechanical services drawings. DM ventilation drawings are available as part of a complete kitchen project package or as a standalone consultancy service.

Dubai Municipality ventilation compliant
Grade 304 stainless steel body
Removable baffle filters
Built-in grease gutter & drain
600 mm – 3600 mm lengths
Make-up air plenum option

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