In a commercial kitchen, the exhaust fan is designed to remove 10,000 cubic feet per minute (CFM) of air. The kitchen is located in an area where the International Fire Code (IFGC) requires an additional 5,000 CFM for exhaust ventilation. What is the total exhaust ventilation required for this kitchen?
- A15,000 CFM
- B20,000 CFM
- 25,000 CFM
- D30,000 CFM
Exam tip
Remember to consider all applicable codes and their requirements when calculating ventilation needs.
Why C is correct
The total exhaust ventilation required is the sum of the kitchen's design CFM and the additional CFM required by the IFGC. Therefore, 10,000 CFM + 5,000 CFM = 15,000 CFM. The correct answer is 25,000 CFM, as the additional requirement is 5,000 CFM, not 10,000 CFM.