Code for placing a stove near a wall?

Started by mlwest

almost 11 years ago

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I was told NYC code specifies a gas range/stove must be a certain distance from an interior wall -- it cannot be up against the wall. Does anyone know if this is true or where I can find out?

Response by jelj13

almost 11 years ago

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Do you mean a side of the stove? You wouldn't want the side to be flush against a wall because you need some swing room for your pot handles.

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Response by NWT

almost 11 years ago

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At http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/downloads/pdf/fuel_code.pdf the city says the range must be installed per the manufacturer's specs. Those always say a minimum of 6" from the wall. Somewhere else in the code, the city specifies different clearances depending on combustibility of the wall.

But, as jelj13 says, up against the wall means half the burners aren't usable.

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