Editor Notes · Verification Log
Fire Prevention Week: The Grease Above Your Line Is a Fuel Load
Source article: read in Fire Safety
Verified by: Arthur Haggerty, Founding Editor (IKECA CECS)
Verification date: September 24, 2026
Last updated: September 24, 2026
Verification scope
Analysis published for Fire Prevention Week 2026. Grease-depth thresholds are cited to NFPA 96 §12.6.1.1 (clean to 50 microns; 2,000 microns on a surface, or 3,175 microns in a fan housing, triggers cleaning) and inspection frequency to NFPA 96 Table 12.4 (monthly solid-fuel, quarterly high-volume, semiannual moderate-volume, annual low-volume), both verified against the standard’s text. Texas requirements are described at the level of local adoption and enforcement by the authority having jurisdiction, with contractor licensing under the Texas Department of Insurance / State Fire Marshal’s Office; the article states no NFPA edition, because the governing edition is the one adopted in the reader’s locality. Editorial analysis, not legal or coverage advice.
Primary sources consulted
| Claim | Primary source | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Grease depth thresholds and inspection frequency by cooking type and volume. | NFPA 96 §12.6.1.1 and Table 12.4. | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Texas enforcement and contractor licensing. | The local authority having jurisdiction; Texas Department of Insurance / State Fire Marshal’s Office. | Sep 24, 2026 |
AI assistance disclosure
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