15 Critical Kitchen MEP Conflicts Caught Before Construction
Exhaust/makeup air conflicts, equipment schedule mismatches, and code compliance risks— surfaced before inspection failures and costly rework.
The Project
A commercial food service facility undergoing full kitchen build-out with complex MEP requirements: kitchen exhaust and makeup air systems, gas-fired cooking equipment, domestic hot water systems, and grease waste management. Commercial kitchens face rigorous mechanical, plumbing, and health inspections before opening.
Sample Findings
Water Heater Capacity Mismatch
Equipment schedule showed capacity ~10x larger than gas riser diagram—affecting system classification, venting, and gas line sizing.
Makeup Air Code Violation
Specified temperature differential exceeded code limits, affecting hood capture performance and occupant comfort.
Grease Duct Termination Height
Duct termination height shown below code-required minimums—would fail mechanical inspection.
Missing Air Balance Schedule
No air balance schedule provided despite code requirements—would delay commissioning and final inspection.
Value Delivered
"Commercial kitchens have no margin for coordination errors. InspectMind gave us confidence that the cross-discipline issues were identified early."
— Project Team