ASTM F2800-25e1 PDF

Full title and description

ASTM F2800-25e1 — Standard Specification for Recirculating Hood System for Cooking Appliances. This specification defines physical and performance requirements for indoor recirculating hood systems used with electric commercial cooking appliances, including filter performance, interlocks, hood airflow, and grease-emission control.

Abstract

This standard covers recirculating hood systems rated 600 volts or less intended for indoor use with integral and non‑integral configurations installed in commercial food‑preparation establishments. It specifies requirements for filters and recirculating hoods (filter interlocks, hood airflow, grease emissions, and filtration efficiency) to ensure safe and effective operation in commercial cooking environments.

General information

• Status: Active.
• Publication date: 2025 (standard last updated April 17, 2025).
• Publisher: ASTM International.
• ICS / categories: 97.040.20 (commercial kitchen equipment / ventilation).
• Edition / version: F2800-25e1 (also published as F2800-25 / F2800-25E01 depending on publication format).
• Number of pages: 4.

Scope

The scope includes recirculating systems rated 600 V or less for indoor use with both integral and non‑integral configurations, intended for installation in commercial establishments using electric commercial cooking appliances for food preparation. The standard was developed following recognized international standardization principles.

Key topics and requirements

• Applicability to recirculating hood systems rated 600 volts or less for indoor commercial use.
• Requirements for both integral and non‑integral recirculating systems and installation considerations in commercial kitchens.
• Performance and physical requirements for filters and hoods, including filtration efficiency and grease‑emission limits.
• Filter interlock and control requirements to ensure safe operation and to prevent operation when critical filtration or capture is impaired.
• Hood airflow and capture performance criteria needed to manage cooking effluent in recirculating configurations.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers of commercial cooking and hood equipment, kitchen designers and integrators, compliance and safety engineers, testing laboratories, purchasing/specification teams for foodservice establishments, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) responsible for permitting and safety reviews.

Related standards

Commonly considered alongside ventilation, sanitation, and fire‑safety standards such as NFPA 96 (ventilation control and fire protection for commercial cooking operations) and NSF/ANSI food‑equipment standards (for sanitation and material requirements). ASTM F2800 may also reference other ASTM and industry documents cited within the standard.

Keywords

recirculating hood, cooking appliances, commercial kitchen ventilation, filtration efficiency, grease emissions, filter interlock, hood airflow, indoor electrical systems, commercial foodservice equipment.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ASTM F2800-25e1 is a standard specification that sets requirements for recirculating hood systems used with electric commercial cooking appliances in indoor commercial food‑preparation settings.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers systems rated 600 V or less, both integral and non‑integral recirculating hoods, and defines performance and physical requirements for filters, filter interlocks, hood airflow, and grease‑emission and filtration performance.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, kitchen designers, testing labs, compliance officers, procurement/specification teams for foodservice operators, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document is current and listed as active; the ASTM record shows the standard version published/updated in 2025 (last updated April 17, 2025).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It was developed by ASTM Committee F26 (subcommittee F26.07) and is published within ASTM's Book of Standards (Volume 15.12); it is associated with related ASTM documents addressing commercial cooking and equipment testing.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Recirculating hood, cooking appliances, filtration, grease emissions, filter interlocks, hood airflow, commercial kitchen ventilation.