| 9.10.22. |
Fire Protection for Gas, Propane and Electric Cooktops and Ovens
(See Note A-9.10.22.) |
| 9.10.22.1. |
Installation of Cooktops and Ovens
- Except as required in Sentence (2), natural gas and propane cooktops and ovens shall be installed in accordance with the applicable provincial or territorial regulations or municipal bylaws or, in the absence of such regulations or bylaws, with CSA B149.1, "Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code." (See also Article 9.34.1.1.)
- Clearances for and protection around gas, propane and electric ranges shall be not less than those provided in Articles 9.10.22.2. and 9.10.22.3.
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| 9.10.22.2. |
Vertical Clearances above Cooktops
- Except as provided in Sentence (2), framing, finishes and cabinetry installed directly above the location of the cooktop shall be not less than 750 mm above the level of cooktop burners or elements.
- The vertical clearance described in Sentence (1) for framing, finishes and cabinets located directly above the location of the cooktop may be reduced to 600 mm above the level of the elements or burners, provided the framing, finishes and cabinets
- are noncombustible, or
- are protected by a metal hood that projects 125 mm beyond the framing, finishes and cabinets.
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| 9.10.22.3. |
Protection around Cooktops
- Except as provided in Sentences (2) and (3), combustible wall framing, finishes or cabinets within 450 mm of the area where the cooktop is to be located shall be protected above the level of the heating elements or burners by material providing fire resistance at least equivalent to that provided by a 9.5 mm thickness of gypsum board.
- Counter-top splash boards or back plates that extend above the level of heating elements or burners need not be protected as described in Sentence (1).
- Except for cabinetry described in Article 9.10.22.2., cabinetry located not less than 450 mm above the level of the heating elements or burners need not be protected as described in Sentence (1).
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