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Report from a special inspectorWhat would you required for the installation of a used kitchen grease hood?
What would you required for the installation of a used kitchen grease hood?
What would you required for the installation of a used kitchen grease hood?
Why only a listed hood when the code tells you how to build one?Listed one only
That is the plans examiner and inspectors job to see the hood meets all of IMC 507.And maybe someone to certify it meets all your current codes.
105.5 Material, equipment and appliance reuse. Materials, equipment, appliances and devices shall not be reused unless such elements have been reconditioned, tested and placed in good and proper working condition and approved.
Why only a listed hood when the code tells you how to build one?
That is the plans examiner and inspectors job to see the hood meets all of IMC 507.
Factory listed and labeled do not have to meet all of section 507. Non listed or labeled do and that is the job of the local AHJ to see it meets compliance
Exceptions:
1. Factory-built commercial exhaust hoods that are listed and labeled in accordance with UL 710, and installed in accordance with Section 304.1 shall not be required to comply with Sections 507.4, 507.5, 507.7, 507.11, 507.12, 507.13, 507.14, and 507.15.
2. Factory-built commercial cooking recirculating systems that are listed and labeled in accordance with UL 710B, and installed in accordance with Section 304.1 shall not be required to comply with Sections 507.4, 507.5, 507.7, 507.11, 507.12, 507.13, 507.14, and 507.15. Spaces in which such systems are located shall be considered to be kitchens and shall be ventilated in accordance with Table 403.3. For the purpose of determining the floor area required to be ventilated, each individual appliance shall be considered as occupying not less than 100 square feet (9.3 m2).