Hood Cleaning Software for California

~90,000 commercial kitchens across 62 counties. Cal/OSHA safety requirements. NFPA 96 compliance on every job. HoodOps handles all of it — so you can focus on cleaning hoods.

KEC in California

~90,000
Commercial Kitchens
62
Counties
$16.50/hr
Minimum Wage
NFPA 96: Adopted Statewide
Overtime: Daily OT after 8 hours, double time after 12, 7th consecutive day rules
OSHA Authority: Cal/OSHA

Licensing

CSLB may require C-36 (Plumbing) or specialty classification depending on scope. IKECA certification (CECS) is industry standard.

Regulations

Cal/OSHA requires written Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP). Heat illness prevention plan required for outdoor/rooftop work.

Why California KEC Companies Need HoodOps

CA daily overtime auto-calculated — no other field service tool handles this correctly

Cal/OSHA safety checklists enforced before every rooftop job

NFPA 96 certificates auto-generated on every job

AI photo analysis flags issues before QA review

Route optimization across California's wide geography

Your California Clients Need Compliance Intelligence

Every job you complete with HoodOps feeds your client's compliance dashboard on EvidLY — the first platform that gives kitchen operators real-time visibility into their fire safety and health inspection status. Your work becomes their proof.

See California Compliance Data on EvidLY

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a contractor's license to run a hood cleaning company in California?

California CSLB requirements vary by scope of work. IKECA certification (CECS for companies, PECT for technicians) is the industry standard and increasingly required by fire departments and insurance companies.

How does California overtime work for hood cleaning technicians?

California requires daily overtime after 8 hours, not just weekly over 40. Double time kicks in after 12 hours. Seventh consecutive day worked also triggers overtime. HoodOps auto-calculates all of this for every technician.

How often do commercial kitchens need hood cleaning in California?

Per NFPA 96 Table 12.4, frequency depends on cooking type. High-volume wok cooking requires monthly cleaning. Moderate-volume cooking like casual dining requires quarterly. Low-volume like churches or senior centers requires semi-annually or annually.

What certifications do California hood cleaners need?

IKECA certification (CECS for companies, PECT for technicians) is the industry standard. While not legally mandated in all jurisdictions, many California fire departments and insurance companies require or strongly prefer IKECA-certified vendors.

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