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maybe we should ask a chef?


[This message has been edited by sparky (edited 08-28-2002).]

You will also need a couple more circuits at this location. Two small appliance circuits and someone might wash a shirt in the dishwasher, so a laundry circuit as well. Just incase that same inspector comes back.

Might want to dry the shirt too. Dryer circuit! Hey suppose they want to bake some cookies in there. Range circuit!

Somnebody might just decide to take a snooze down there and turn it into a bedroom. Better make them all on AFCIs while you're about it!

(Uh oh..... )

You have to realize that the code (excluding ampacity) is mostly garbage.

If you build furniture that looks a lot like cabinets with counter tops on the bottom, a nice backsplash, and more cabinets on the top with a built in sink, range, and refrig, I could suggest that no recepts are needed. I am sure most inspectors would disagree. Courts might be split.

It is a good idea to put recepts in in your situation.

Kitchen. An area designated for storage, preparation, cooking, and serving of food for members.

Inspectors here would not consider this a kitchen. In order to be classified as kitchen as opposed to a wet bar/entertainment area, a 240 volt outlet for a range would have to be present or a gas or propane line for a range.

I agree that you must have a means of cooking in order to classify an area as a "kitchen". However what if, there is a cooktop, but no sink? Or no refrigerator? Would it then be a kitchen?

hmmm,
does anyone remember how 'sink' became the defining point of 'bathroom' ?

perhaps kitchens should follow suit?