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We bridge the gap between your Boulder kitchen operations and local fire authorities. Our service goes beyond the cleaning itself — we provide comprehensive compliance reporting to the City of Boulder Fire Department and every Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) as required by law.
We understand that for Boulder restaurateurs, compliance isn’t just about a clean hood — it’s about passing inspections and protecting your business from catastrophic fire risks. With Boulder’s health-conscious dining culture and dense Pearl Street and University Hill restaurant corridors, operational continuity is everything.
Our NFPA 96 compliance consultations are designed to identify any gaps in your current exhaust system maintenance and bring your kitchen up to City of Boulder Fire Department standards. Schedule a consultation today.
From the hood filters to the rooftop fan, our NFPA 96 certified technicians deliver full-system cleaning for Boulder’s craft breweries, farm-to-table restaurants, and high-volume university dining facilities.
Our team is thoroughly versed in NFPA 96 kitchen hood requirements and ensures fire suppression standards are met with every service.
Furthermore, we provide thorough reports with detailed photos of your kitchen exhaust systems and duct cleaning progress for full compliance transparency.
Whether you need updates on hood cleaning service or NFPA compliance guidance, we’re always just a call away.
We’re available around the clock for questions about compliance, scheduling, or NFPA 96 requirements via phone, text, or email.
Additionally, our experienced team specializes in commercial kitchen cleaning and ensures your exhaust hood and air vent cleaning are handled with precision.
Consequently, you stay informed with instant alerts about hood NFPA compliance, scheduled services, or emergency maintenance needs.
Kitchen Guard serves Boulder’s diverse commercial kitchen landscape — from Pearl Street fine dining and Hill neighborhood restaurants to craft breweries and university dining facilities on and around CU Boulder campus. Our NFPA 96 certified technicians clean the full exhaust system from top to bottom.
Our certified technicians clean the full exhaust system from top to bottom — hood canopy, filters, ductwork, and rooftop exhaust fan — and provide certified documentation after every visit.
The City of Boulder Fire Department enforces NFPA 96 standards on all commercial kitchens. Failure to maintain a compliant exhaust system can result in failed inspections, insurance denials, or temporary closure. Kitchen Guard keeps your kitchen protected and inspection-ready year-round.
Kitchen Guard’s certified technicians clean every inch of your exhaust system — from the hood canopy and grease filters to the ductwork and rooftop fan — using commercial-grade pressure washing equipment and EPA-compliant degreasers. We don’t cut corners, and we don’t just clean what you can see.
From farm-to-table to craft breweries and university dining halls – we cover it all.
From Pearl Street gastropubs to University Hill late-night diners and Mapleton Hill farm-to-table restaurants, Kitchen Guard keeps Boulder dining establishments fire safe, NFPA 96 compliant, and fully operational.
Boulder’s tech and bioscience corporate campuses — from Gunbarrel to East Campus corridors — trust Kitchen Guard to keep employee cafeterias NFPA 96 compliant and running safely all year long.
From Folsom Field and CU Events Center to rec center concession kitchens across the Boulder Valley, Kitchen Guard delivers certified hood cleaning for high-capacity sports and event venue kitchens.
Boulder Community Health, Longmont United Hospital, and assisted living facilities across Boulder County rely on Kitchen Guard to maintain compliant, clean kitchen exhaust systems in highly regulated care environments.
CU Boulder dining halls, Boulder Valley School District cafeterias, and Naropa University food service operations trust Kitchen Guard to deliver NFPA 96 compliant hood cleaning that meets the strictest institutional standards.
From boutique hotels near the Pearl Street Mall to extended-stay properties along 28th Street, Kitchen Guard ensures Boulder’s hospitality industry stays fire-safe, compliant, and inspection-ready.
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BOULDER HOOD CLEANING FAQ
Common questions from Boulder restaurant owners and food service operators about NFPA 96 hood cleaning compliance.
Per NFPA 96 Table 11.4, cleaning frequency depends on cooking volume: high-volume kitchens (fast food, wok cooking) require cleaning every 1–3 months; moderate-volume restaurants every 6 months; and low-volume or seasonal kitchens annually. Boulder Fire and Emergency Services enforces these intervals, and failure to comply can result in failed inspections or citations.
Yes. Kitchen Guard serves the full city of Boulder including the Pearl Street Mall corridor, The Hill near CU Boulder, East Boulder, Gunbarrel, and the surrounding communities of Longmont, Broomfield, and Erie. Our crews provide scheduled NFPA 96 service with flexible scheduling around your operating hours.
Every Kitchen Guard service covers the complete exhaust system: hood canopy, grease filters, plenum chamber, ductwork, and rooftop exhaust fan degreased to bare metal. We provide a detailed compliance report with before-and-after photos accepted by Boulder Fire and Emergency Services.
Yes. Kitchen Guard of Colorado is fully licensed and insured, with NFPA 96 certified technicians on every job. We carry comprehensive general liability insurance and all technicians are background-checked and trained to NFPA 96 standards.
Call us at 720-600-7036 or use the online consultation form. We gather details about your kitchen type, number of hoods, and cooking volume to provide a same-day written quote. Most Boulder restaurants receive a proposal within 24 hours.
You may face fines, required immediate remediation, or temporary closure until the hood meets NFPA 96 standards. Kitchen Guard provides emergency service and the compliance documentation needed to satisfy your AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction).
Yes. Kitchen Guard provides NFPA 96 certified hood cleaning for university dining halls, campus cafeterias, and CU Boulder facilities. Our certified technicians are experienced with the documentation and scheduling needs of educational institution kitchens.
Absolutely. Kitchen Guard specializes in multi-location restaurant groups and chains across Boulder and the greater Front Range. We coordinate centralized scheduling, provide unified compliance documentation, and offer preferred rates for multi-unit accounts.
