Ventilation and extraction: fire safety and hygiene regulations

Hygiene & Regulation 6 min read 7 février 2026

The Health Department Regulation (RSD) requires extraction to the roof, at a height sufficient not to disturb the neighborhood.

Activated carbon filters (for recycling) are often tolerated for small restaurants without frying, but prohibited for “large-scale cooking” (burgers, fries) in most condominium buildings.

Maintenance: Complete cleaning of range hoods, ducts, and motors is MANDATORY once a year by a specialized company that provides a certificate of completion.

Fire hazard: Accumulated grease in ducts is a perfect fuel. In the event of a fire, if there is no cleaning certificate, the insurance will not pay.

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