Qualified Vendors

The International Fire Code requires individuals inspecting and subsequently cleaning commercial kitchen hoods to be qualified to conduct the work. Vendors or individuals who inspect or clean these types of systems must submit the appropriate application and supporting documentation to the Charleston Fire Marshal Division for review and processing. Properly qualified vendors or individuals will be deemed qualified for a period of up to one year. 

Qualification Process

Commercial Kitchen Exhaust Hood Inspection and Cleaning vendors who have successfully completed the qualification process with the Charleston Fire Department Fire Marshal Division will be published on the list below. The purpose of this listing is to serve as a resource for restaurants and facilities with commercial kitchen exhaust systems and to assist with locating vendors who have already completed the qualification process. Qualified vendors have one member of the company who has successfully completed the process and are responsible for the work completed by their field representatives. 

Recommendations

The City of Charleston does not make any recommendations, expressed or implied, regarding any specific vendor. It is the responsibility of the restaurant to ensure they are receiving adequate service from the vendor and report any deficiencies, issues, or concerns. Complaints regarding the performance of a vendor on this list or a vendor conducting work who is not on this list should be emailed to the kitchen exhaust team. The following list is provided in alphabetical order based on the company name.

Contractor List

 The City of Charleston does not endorse or recommend any specific vendor, this list is provided to assist consumers with identifying contractors who have completed the qualification process:

Last Update: 7/23/2025