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  1. J

    Is a sub panel required for kitchen remodel?

    We are remodeling our kitchen in California and the contractor has indicated placing a sub panel in the hallway near the kitchen. We are planning to upgrade our service panel prior to the remodel to 200 Amps with sufficient slots to add all required breakers to support the remodel. Is a sub...
  2. Meyer

    Evaporative Cooler as Make-Up Air Fan

    Hi guys, does an evaporative cooler fall under the category in CEC SUBCHAPTER 5 140.9B (2a) STATING: A. Mechanically cooled or heated makeup air delivered to any space with a kitchen hood shall not exceed the greater of: i. The supply flow required to meet the space heating and cooling...
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    Aus Grease Trap

    Building a commercial kitchen, having trouble finding what standard grease trap regulations are. I'm in Victoria, but it seems to change by state? Any ideas? Apologies, if this is such a novice question.
    • bigbob
    • Thread
    • code commercial commercial kitchen drainage grease trap kitchen plumbing regulation standard
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Plumbing Codes
  4. M

    Karaoke Lounge - occupancy/ sprinklers

    I worked on a Karaoke Lounge that has an occupant load of 150. There are 12 individual karaoke rooms. The business got up and running serving packaged snacks and canned drinks. A few months later they began serving beer. The planning department found out and is requiring us to move from an A1 to...
  5. J

    Basement Kitchen Vent

    Hello, I am planning to build a full size kitchen with vent out in my partially finished basement. Planning to use "Outside back exhaust" and I am having hard time finding code requirement on minimum height from ground level for the outside vent. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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    Does commercial electric kitchen equipment require certification (UL or other) according to IBC?

    Hi All, I am currently working on a F&B project in the Venetian Macau, which follows IBC. Our kitchen is fully electrical, NO GAS. The restaurant will have a Chinese kitchen. As such, we have some equipment to be custom made here in china, they are able to provide HK and CE certifications but...
    • Tamara
    • Thread
    • appliances certification commercial custom made electric electrical equipment ibc kitchen
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Electrical Codes
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    Commercial Kitchen Fire Rating in I-2 Occupancy

    Is a kitchen serving more than 30 occupants in an I-2 occupancy considered a hazardous use that needs a fire rating separation? Example: Large hospital.
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