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5
Clearance above and around domestic cookers
REQUIREMENTS
1. Overhead clearances – (Measurement A)
Range hoods and exhaust fans shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. However, in no case shall the clearance between the
highest part of the hob of the cooking appliance and a range hood or an overhead
exaust fan be less than 700 mm .
Any other downward facing combustible surface less than 700 mm above the
highest part of the hob shall be protected for the full width and depth of the cooking
surface area in accordance with clause 5.12.1.2. However, in no case shall the
clearance to any surface be less than 450mm.
The maximum depth of wall cabinet above the cooking shall be 400 mm.
2. Side clearances – (Measurements B & C)
Where B, measured from the periphery of the nearest burner to any vertical
combustible surface, is less than 200 mm, the surface shall be protected in
accordance with Clause 5.12.1.2 to a height C of not less than 200 mm above the
level of the backguard for the full width of the cooking surface area. Where the
cooking appliance is fitted with a “splash back”, protection of the rear wall is not
required.
The appliance can be installed between two walls. A single sidewall that exceeds the
height of the work surface is possible. This must be at a minimum distance of 70 mm
from the edge of the cooker.
3. Additional requirements for Freestanding and Elevated Cooking Appliances – (Measurements D, E & F)
Where D, the distance from the periphery of the nearest burner to a horizontal
combustible surface is less than 200 mm, then E shall be 10 mm or more, F
distance from pan supports level to floor shall be from 908 mm MIN to 933 mm max,
or the horizontal surface shall be above the trivet. See inserts above.
70mm
400mm max.
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