CHARBROILERS – BAAQD Moving Forward to Define New Char-Broiler Regulations!
The long developing story of the BAAQMD (Bay Area Air Quality Management District) conducting hearings into what new regulations will be enacted for char broilers in restaurants continues on. What seems certain is regulations will be approved that affect the owners of all broilers with more than a 10 square feet area of cooking. UP YOUR STACK® was just notified as we went to press that the next hearing will take place on December 5th. See our website for details. Click here
ICC CODE INFORMATION SITES – Finding What You Need is Often a Challenge!
ICC (International Code Council) continues to grow with acceptance now in all 50 United States. However, finding out exactly what codes have been adopted in what states, municipalities, counties, etc., can be a challenge. If you know the links, the job can become easier. Click here!
NEW CKV IDEAS – NAFEM Showcases New “Green” Product Ideas for CKV!
Manufacturers displayed thousands of new products at the recent NAFEM Show in Atlanta earlier this last month. Many of these products addressed energy conservation. The green movement has finally arrived in the foodservices equipment arena. We discuss a few green friendly products specific to commercial kitchen ventilation that have been introduced. Click here
2007 INSPECTORS MANUAL – Manual for Inspecting Commercial Kitchen Systems!
Eleven years ago Phil Ackland published his first printing of the “Inspection Manual for Commercial Kitchen Systems”. Now in it’s fourth printing and completely revised it is once again available to fire and building inspectors. This manual has grown to 11 chapters and is an invaluable aid to anyone involved with inspecting kitchen hood and fire systems. It is available at a new reduced price of $79.95 plus shipping. Click here to place your order
SEDAC – Energy & Water Conservation Newsletter Aids Green Revolution!
For those of you interested in facts about energy and water conservation, visit SEDAC, the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center. Owners, professionals and contractors can gain insight on methods, ideas and programs that enhance energy conservation. It is sponsored by the University of Illinois, School of Architecture.Click here
FUEL RATE COMPARISONS – EFSC Maps Gas and Electric Rate Costs!
Designers need all the information they can obtain to make good choices about fuel costs when selecting equipment. The Electric Foodservice Council exists to provide customer solutions and energy information for the foodservice industry. For an easy to understand comparison of energy rates around the country, Click here!
NAFEM HONORS – NAFEM Awards Doctorate of Foodservices!
Eighteen members of the foodservice industry who earned their CFSP credentials twenty years ago in the first accredited test ever given by the industry were awarded coveted medallions by NAFEM signifying their new honorary Doctorate of Foodservice status. Each of these persons has devoted many years and personal hours to the betterment of the foodservice industry. Click here for the list of honorees.
FCSI AWARD – New FCSI “Bob Pacifico Award” Goes to Brian Ward!
Bob Pacifico was a friend to anyone who met him including yours truly. His foodservice career was marked with many strong friendships. He was well known for assisting others. To mark his passing, FCSI created an award they chose to name the “Doing Well by Doing Good” Award. Brian Ward who was more surprised than anyone at the ceremony was recognized for his outstanding willingness to say yes. The award was presented by Emily Pacifico with fond memories. Click here!
CAD RESOURCES – When There is Too Much Backlog in the CAD Department!
When the foodservice dealer or the designing consultant is suddenly overloaded, a decision has to be made as to what client may suffer when the CAD department is already backed up. The CAD Solutions Group is ready to assist in preparing MEP drawings to help lift you over that hump. The work is done to meet using your typical blocks and mirrors your output. Keep your people productive and let CSG do the grunt work. Contact Mario Schacher at 1-847-303-0560 x208 for details.
RESEARCH – Next Generation Manufactured Grease Ducts Article by Jayendra Parikh, P.E.
Manufactured grease ducts have numerous advantages to welded black iron. Jay Parikh, P.E. is an engineer who has spent many years with UL and understands the differences. He has written a new article just published in Building Safety Journal, October 2007 explaining the history and development of this newer class of grease rated duct plus the differences. You could say he knows these ducts from the inside out. Click Here!
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