I have a room without an exterior exhaust vent. What should I do?

Legislation and Technical Requirements

Whether you run a restaurant, a snack bar, or a commercial kitchen, venting smoke and grease to the outside is essential to ensure fire safety and compliance with hygiene standards.
Charcoal range hoods intended for residential use—such as those sold in big-box stores—are prohibited in commercial food service establishments. They are not designed to withstand heavy-duty use or to handle the grease and vapors produced in a professional kitchen.

Solutions for Premises Without Outdoor Ventilation

If your facility does not yet have an exhaust system, there are several options for creating a code-compliant duct:

• Route the exhaust duct to the exterior wall, through the roof, or via an existing duct.

• Route the duct through a window, a picture window (modified by a glazier), a service hatch, an attic, or a basement.

• Comply with local regulations regarding fire safety, zoning, and neighborhood impact.

These solutions allow you to install a fully functional exhaust system, even in buildings where no ductwork was originally provided.

The Professional Activated-Carbon Range Hood: A Long-Term Solution

Contrary to popular belief, the professional activated carbon range hood —also known as an HSE (Commercial Rang Hood Sans Extraction) — is not a ductless range hood.
It operates with an exhaust duct leading to the outside, but the activated carbon neutralizes odors before the air is released, allowing for odor-free exhaust.
This technology is fully compliant with regulations and provides a sustainable solution for establishments where it is difficult to install a conventional exhaust system.

The “Commercial Rang Hood -Charcoal” packages Ventilsogood

At Ventilsogood, we offer complete “activated carbon range hood” packagesthat include:

• A professional stainless steel range hood,

• A built-in or remote-mounted (snail-type) hood motor,

• An activated carbon filter unit with a G4 grease filter,

• and a variable-speed control.

We also offer standalone charcoal filter units to equip or upgrade an existing system, as well as all the professional ventilation accessories necessary for proper operation.