{"id":2662,"date":"2026-06-30T19:39:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T19:39:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/blog\/2026\/06\/30\/nfpa-96-compliance-st-louis-restaurant-owner-guide-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T20:01:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T20:01:21","slug":"nfpa-96-compliance-st-louis-restaurant-owner-guide-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/blog\/2026\/06\/30\/nfpa-96-compliance-st-louis-restaurant-owner-guide-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"NFPA 96 Compliance Guide for St. Louis Restaurant Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s a consistent gap between what most St. Louis restaurant operators think NFPA 96 compliance requires and what it actually requires. That gap is where most fire code violations originate. The standard gets referenced constantly in inspection reports, insurance policies. Service contracts, but very few operators have ever read it. Specifically, this guide breaks down what the code actually covers, what Missouri enforcement looks like in practice. What separates operators who stay compliant from those who face citations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/blog\/2026\/06\/30\/nfpa-96-compliance-st-louis-restaurant-owner-guide-2026\/#The_Full_Scope_%E2%80%94_Far_Beyond_Hood_Cleaning\" >The Full Scope \u2014 Far Beyond Hood Cleaning<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/blog\/2026\/06\/30\/nfpa-96-compliance-st-louis-restaurant-owner-guide-2026\/#Equipment_Clearances_and_Installation\" >Equipment Clearances and Installation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/blog\/2026\/06\/30\/nfpa-96-compliance-st-louis-restaurant-owner-guide-2026\/#Grease_Filter_Requirements\" >Grease Filter Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/blog\/2026\/06\/30\/nfpa-96-compliance-st-louis-restaurant-owner-guide-2026\/#Grease_Collection_and_Containment\" >Grease Collection and Containment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/blog\/2026\/06\/30\/nfpa-96-compliance-st-louis-restaurant-owner-guide-2026\/#Ductwork_Construction_and_Access_Panels\" >Ductwork Construction and Access Panels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/blog\/2026\/06\/30\/nfpa-96-compliance-st-louis-restaurant-owner-guide-2026\/#Fire_Suppression_Systems\" >Fire Suppression Systems<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/blog\/2026\/06\/30\/nfpa-96-compliance-st-louis-restaurant-owner-guide-2026\/#How_St_Louis_Enforces_NFPA_96_Compliance\" >How St. Louis Enforces NFPA 96 Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/blog\/2026\/06\/30\/nfpa-96-compliance-st-louis-restaurant-owner-guide-2026\/#The_Illinois_Side_Belleville_Edwardsville_OFallon_and_Fairview_Heights\" >The Illinois Side: Belleville, Edwardsville, O&#8217;Fallon, and Fairview Heights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/blog\/2026\/06\/30\/nfpa-96-compliance-st-louis-restaurant-owner-guide-2026\/#How_Smart_Operators_Stay_in_NFPA_96_Compliance\" >How Smart Operators Stay in NFPA 96 Compliance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/blog\/2026\/06\/30\/nfpa-96-compliance-st-louis-restaurant-owner-guide-2026\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/blog\/2026\/06\/30\/nfpa-96-compliance-st-louis-restaurant-owner-guide-2026\/#Does_NFPA_96_apply_to_food_trucks_in_St_Louis\" >Does NFPA 96 apply to food trucks in St. Louis?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/blog\/2026\/06\/30\/nfpa-96-compliance-st-louis-restaurant-owner-guide-2026\/#Is_NFPA_96_compliance_the_same_as_passing_a_health_inspection\" >Is NFPA 96 compliance the same as passing a health inspection?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/blog\/2026\/06\/30\/nfpa-96-compliance-st-louis-restaurant-owner-guide-2026\/#What_if_my_landlord_says_hood_cleaning_is_their_responsibility\" >What if my landlord says hood cleaning is their responsibility?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/blog\/2026\/06\/30\/nfpa-96-compliance-st-louis-restaurant-owner-guide-2026\/#Related_Insights\" >Related Insights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_NFPA_96_Is_and_Why_It_Has_the_Force_of_Law_in_Missouri\"><\/span>What <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/codes-and-standards\/nfpa-96\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">NFPA 96<\/a> Is and Why It Has the Force of Law in Missouri<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/09\/IMG_4549.jpg\" alt=\"Kitchen Guard technician ensuring NFPA 96 compliance during commercial kitchen cleaning service\" class=\"wp-image-2251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/09\/IMG_4549.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/09\/IMG_4549-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/09\/IMG_4549-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/09\/IMG_4549-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/09\/IMG_4549-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/09\/IMG_4549-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/09\/IMG_4549-200x133.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NFPA 96 \u2014 the <em>Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations<\/em> \u2014 is produced by the National Fire Protection Association, a nonprofit standards organization that publishes the codes used as the basis for fire law across most of the United States. Missouri has adopted NFPA 96 by reference into the state fire code. Means violating the standard is not just a technical non-compliance. It&#8217;s a violation of state law that the St. Louis Fire Prevention Bureau has statutory authority to enforce, including the power to close your business until violations are corrected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NFPA updates the standard on a three-year cycle. Furthermore, the 2021 edition is the current reference point for most Missouri jurisdictions, though local amendments can modify specific provisions. If you operate in St. Louis City versus St. Louis County, or on the Illinois side of the metro in Belleville or Edwardsville, the specific adopted edition and any local amendments may differ. A detail worth confirming with your local fire marshal if you&#8217;re trying to cite chapter and verse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Full_Scope_%E2%80%94_Far_Beyond_Hood_Cleaning\"><\/span>The Full Scope \u2014 Far Beyond Hood Cleaning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When most operators hear &#8220;NFPA 96 compliance,&#8221; they think of <a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/hood-cleaning\/\">hood cleaning schedules<\/a>. That&#8217;s understandable \u2014 cleaning frequency is the provision they encounter most often. But the standard covers a much broader set of requirements that affect equipment design, installation, daily operations, and ongoing maintenance. Here&#8217;s what operators frequently don&#8217;t know is in scope:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equipment_Clearances_and_Installation\"><\/span>Equipment Clearances and Installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NFPA 96 specifies minimum clearances between cooking equipment and combustible surfaces. Well as between the cooking equipment and the hood above it. If you&#8217;ve reconfigured your cooking line, added equipment. Moved your hood since the original installation, your current layout may not meet the clearance requirements that were compliant when the kitchen was originally permitted. This comes up frequently when restaurants remodel or change concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grease_Filter_Requirements\"><\/span>Grease Filter Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Filters must carry a recognized certification, fit properly in their mounting brackets with no gaps between filter sections. Maintained at a frequency that prevents excessive grease accumulation. The &#8220;no gaps&#8221; requirement is one of the most commonly cited violations \u2014 filters that are slightly misaligned or missing a section allow unfiltered grease-laden air to bypass the filter and deposit directly in the plenum and ductwork, dramatically accelerating buildup between cleanings. <a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/filter-exchange\/\">Scheduled filter exchange<\/a> addresses this directly by ensuring filters are always properly seated and within their useful service life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Grease_Collection_and_Containment\"><\/span>Grease Collection and Containment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every hood must have a grease collection system. Drip trays, grease cups, or a collection reservoir \u2014 empty these frequently enough to prevent overflow. Overflowing grease collection is a fire hazard in its own right, independent of the duct cleaning schedule. This is a daily or weekly maintenance task, not something to address only during a cleaning visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ductwork_Construction_and_Access_Panels\"><\/span>Ductwork Construction and Access Panels<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NFPA 96 sets specific requirements for duct construction. Minimum material thickness, maximum allowable joints, and prohibition on combustible materials within the duct chase. More practically, the standard requires access panels at specific intervals along the duct run to allow inspection and cleaning. Missing access panels are a citable violation regardless of when the last cleaning was done. Without panels the duct can&#8217;t be properly cleaned or inspected. Every panel must be properly labeled and sealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fire_Suppression_Systems\"><\/span>Fire Suppression Systems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every piece of cooking equipment needs an approved fire suppression system covering it. Typically a wet chemical system designed specifically for commercial cooking applications. NFPA 96 requires that this system be inspected every six months by a certified fire suppression contractor and that the inspection tags be current and accessible. A system that has been discharged and not recharged, or that has expired inspection tags, is an immediate violation. Fire suppression maintenance is a separate contract from hood cleaning \u2014 don&#8217;t assume one provider covers both without confirming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_St_Louis_Enforces_NFPA_96_Compliance\"><\/span>How St. Louis Enforces NFPA 96 Compliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In practice, St. Louis fire inspectors focus their kitchen inspections on three things: documentation, the exhaust system, and the suppression system. If all three are in order, most routine inspections move quickly. If any one of them is deficient, the inspection slows down and the risk of a citation rises significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The documentation piece trips up more operators than any physical condition of the kitchen. A kitchen can be genuinely clean \u2014 recently serviced, no significant grease accumulation. And still receive a citation because the certificate isn&#8217;t on file or the service sticker shows an expired date. The bureau enforces the documentation requirement independently of the physical condition. Documentation is what creates the auditable compliance record the standard requires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Illinois_Side_Belleville_Edwardsville_OFallon_and_Fairview_Heights\"><\/span>The Illinois Side: Belleville, Edwardsville, O&#8217;Fallon, and Fairview Heights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For operators on the Illinois side of the St. Louis metro, NFPA 96 compliance runs through your local municipality&#8217;s fire code adoption rather than Missouri state law. Illinois has its own fire code framework, and cities like Belleville, Edwardsville, O&#8217;Fallon. Fairview Heights each have their own fire prevention bureaus that conduct inspections. In most cases these municipalities have adopted provisions that align closely with NFPA 96. The specific edition and any local amendments can vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Practically speaking, the requirements operators encounter are nearly identical on both sides of the river. Cleaning certificates, service stickers, suppression system tags, proper filters. Kitchen Guard serves the full bi-state metro and is familiar with what inspectors in each jurisdiction look for. If you&#8217;re not sure what your specific municipality has adopted, the safest approach is to call your local fire marshal&#8217;s office and ask which edition of the fire code is in effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Smart_Operators_Stay_in_NFPA_96_Compliance\"><\/span>How Smart Operators Stay in NFPA 96 Compliance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The restaurants that pass fire inspections without incident consistently do a few things that others don&#8217;t:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>They know their required cleaning interval and document it.<\/strong> They&#8217;re not guessing. A certified technician has walked their kitchen, assessed their equipment and volume. Given them a written determination of their required frequency. That determination is on file. When an inspector asks how they arrived at their cleaning schedule, they can show their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Their certificates are kept at the manager&#8217;s station, not in a back office.<\/strong> When an inspector asks for the cleaning certificate in the first 60 seconds of a visit, a manager who has to disappear into a storage room to find a folder is starting the inspection on the wrong foot. Compliant operators keep their current certificate, suppression system tags. Relevant documentation in a single binder at a consistent, accessible location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>They&#8217;re on recurring service schedules, not one-off bookings.<\/strong> A restaurant that books each cleaning individually as the sticker date approaches is one scheduling gap away from a lapsed certificate. Operators on a recurring agreement with a provider have their next service booked before the current certificate expires \u2014 the schedule runs itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>They treat the full system, not just the hood canopy.<\/strong> This means scheduled <a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/filter-exchange\/\">filter exchange<\/a> between cleanings, attention to grease collection drip trays. Prompt attention to any <a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/repairs\/\">exhaust fan or ductwork issues<\/a> that come up during a service visit. The full exhaust path \u2014 not just the visible hood \u2014 is what inspectors check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_NFPA_96_apply_to_food_trucks_in_St_Louis\"><\/span>Does NFPA 96 apply to food trucks in St. Louis?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<!-- \/hw:heading -->\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Mobile food operations with cooking equipment that produces grease-laden vapors are covered by NFPA 96. Food trucks with char-broilers or fryers are subject to the same cleaning requirements as brick-and-mortar restaurants, and St. Louis County and City both conduct mobile food operation inspections that include fire safety checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_NFPA_96_compliance_the_same_as_passing_a_health_inspection\"><\/span>Is NFPA 96 compliance the same as passing a health inspection?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No \u2014 these are separate inspections by different agencies. The fire inspection covers fire safety (exhaust systems, suppression, egress). The health inspection covers food safety (temperatures, sanitation, storage). A restaurant can be fully compliant with one and have violations in the other. Both can result in closure if violations are serious enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_landlord_says_hood_cleaning_is_their_responsibility\"><\/span>What if my landlord says hood cleaning is their responsibility?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review your lease carefully, but understand that regardless of what your lease says, the fire citation goes to the business operating the kitchen \u2014 not the building owner. If there&#8217;s a dispute with your landlord about responsibility, that&#8217;s a civil matter between you. The fire marshal&#8217;s office doesn&#8217;t adjudicate lease disputes; they cite the operator. Make sure you have clarity in writing about who is responsible for scheduling and paying for cleaning services before an inspection finds a lapsed certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want a clear picture of where your kitchen stands. Documentation, equipment, cleaning schedule \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/contact\/\">contact Kitchen Guard of St. Louis<\/a> for an assessment. We cover the full system: <a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/hood-cleaning\/\">hood and duct cleaning<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/filter-exchange\/\">filter exchange<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/pressure-washing\/\">pressure washing<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/kitchenguard.com\/st-louis\/repairs\/\">exhaust repairs<\/a>, and we serve both the Missouri and Illinois sides of the metro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Does NFPA 96 apply to food trucks in the St. Louis area?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. NFPA 96 applies to any mobile food unit with commercial cooking equipment that produces grease-laden vapors. 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Photo documentation and a detailed service report are additional proof that a thorough cleaning \u2014 not just a visible surface wipe \u2014 was performed.\"}\n    }\n  ]\n}\n<\/script>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"author-bio\" style=\"display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;padding:20px;background:#f5f5f5;border-radius:8px;margin:24px 0;\">\n  <div>\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:700;\">About the Author<\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin:0 0 4px;font-weight:600;\">Kitchen Guard of St. Louis<\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin:0;font-size:0.95em;color:#444;\">Kitchen Guard of St. Louis is a locally owned, NFPA 96-certified commercial kitchen hood cleaning company. Our W2-employed technicians serve restaurants, hotels, schools, and institutional kitchens throughout the greater St. Louis metro area, including the Missouri and Illinois sides of the bi-state region.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background:#0a2e1c;color:#fff;padding:24px 28px;border-radius:8px;margin:40px 0;text-align:center;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 10px;font-size:16px;font-weight:600;color:#7ec34a;\">Ready to schedule your cleaning?<\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 16px;font-size:14px;opacity:0.85;\">NFPA 96 compliant service. 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