FDNY 2026 COMPLIANCE CHANGES FOR NYC PIZZERIAS

The Restaurant Exhaust System Pros at Master Fire Systems NYC’s Trusted Pizzeria Hood & Fire Suppression Experts for 50+ Years FDNY Violations • Pizza Oven Exhaust • Suppression Testing • Legalization 1776 E. Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461 • MasterFireSystems.com

Nolita Pizzeria on Kenmare Street contacted Master Fire Systems after an FDNY inspection resulted in a violation for inadequate ventilation and excessive grease accumulation inside their oven exhaust duct. Their coal-and-gas hybrid pizza oven created unusually high heat and exhaust volume, and the existing fan system struggled to maintain steady airflow during peak dining hours. Our team arrived the same evening. After inspecting the hood, duct run, filters, and rooftop fan, we identified two issues: the fan was running below optimal RPM due to a slipping belt, and sections of the horizontal duct had become heavily coated in grease, restricting airflow. This rise in backpressure pushed hot air and smoke back toward the cookline, triggering the FDNY violation. We replaced the belt, cleaned the affected duct sections, serviced the fan housing, corrected the airflow to FDNY-required CFM standards, and upgraded Nolita Pizzeria to compliant digital inspection documentation. Before leaving, we installed a hinge kit to meet the upcoming 2026 FDNY requirement, ensuring future cleanings can be performed safely. Within 48 hours, Nolita Pizzeria passed its reinspection. The owner said, “The difference was immediate—our oven exhaust is stronger, the kitchen is cooler, and the FDNY inspector had zero issues. Master Fire earned a customer for life.” This case is typical of why New York pizzerias—from Midtown to Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx—have trusted Master Fire Systems for more than 50 years. We understand the unique demands of pizza ovens and the strict compliance standards required to keep them operating safely.

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Master Fire Systems helps NYC restaurants stay fully compliant with all new FDNY rules. Whether you're in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, or Staten Island, our team handles hood cleaning, inspections, airflow balancing, hinge kit installs, and violation removal. Stay ahead of the 2026 updates—call Master Fire Systems today.

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En 2026, el FDNY implementará nuevas reglas que afectan a los restaurantes de Nueva York. Los cambios incluyen registros electrónicos obligatorios, inspecciones más estrictas de los sistemas de supresión, requisitos actualizados para campanas y ventiladores, y multas más altas por etiquetas vencidas o equipos no compatibles. Master Fire Systems puede ayudarle a prepararse y evitar violaciones costosas.

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