Francis Vineyard
Registered User
In my opinion even if zoning defines kitchen, we would still have to use the definition in the building code to enforce the provisions as applicable for the electrical, plumbing, ventilation, etc.
In accordance with the adopted codes kitchens where not required (though permitted) not to be in violation of the building code and shall comply with the following provisions.
Kitchen, NEC & IRC (2012 & 2015) Chapter 35. An area with a sink and permanent provisions for food preparation and cooking.
R201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code such terms shall have meanings ascribed to them as in other code publications of the International Code Council.
IPMC 403.3 Cooking facilities. Unless approved through the certificate of occupancy, cooking shall not be permitted in any rooming unit or dormitory unit, and a cooking facility or appliance shall not be permitted to be present in the rooming unit or dormitory unit.
Exceptions:
1. Where specifically approved in writing by the code official.
2. Devices such as coffee pots and microwave ovens shall not be considered cooking appliances.
Now in accordance with the building code requirements, if it's not technically a kitchen without cooking appliances do you still require two branch circuit or do you make them install a range or an oven?
In accordance with the adopted codes kitchens where not required (though permitted) not to be in violation of the building code and shall comply with the following provisions.
Kitchen, NEC & IRC (2012 & 2015) Chapter 35. An area with a sink and permanent provisions for food preparation and cooking.
R201.3 Terms defined in other codes. Where terms are not defined in this code such terms shall have meanings ascribed to them as in other code publications of the International Code Council.
IPMC 403.3 Cooking facilities. Unless approved through the certificate of occupancy, cooking shall not be permitted in any rooming unit or dormitory unit, and a cooking facility or appliance shall not be permitted to be present in the rooming unit or dormitory unit.
Exceptions:
1. Where specifically approved in writing by the code official.
2. Devices such as coffee pots and microwave ovens shall not be considered cooking appliances.
Now in accordance with the building code requirements, if it's not technically a kitchen without cooking appliances do you still require two branch circuit or do you make them install a range or an oven?