Kitchen

KITCHEN PERMIT REQUIREMENTS

  • AFCI protection is required only with new or modified circuits (Conductors modified)
  • You can replace cabinets without a permit
  • You can replace countertops without a permit
  • You can replace a dishwasher, disposer, sink, range, oven, hood, or refrigerator without a permit (with no modification to the electrical)
  • All new or modified circuits are required to conform to the current code

KITCHEN ROUGHS

  • A valid permit and plans must be on-site R106.3.1

Frame

  • Notching/Boring (see framing) and CRC R602.6
  • Nail plates:
  • Plate penetrations: must be sealed R302.4.1.2
  • Fire blocking (combustible construction): provided to cut off vertical and horizontal concealed draft openings and to form a fire barrier between stories and roof space at plates (see framing) R302.11
  • Draftstops: every 10’ R302.12

Plumbing

  • Plumbing systems shall be installed in a workmanlike manner CPC 309.4
  • Securing: (see plumbing) and CPC 313
  • Testing: DWV CPC 609.4 and supply CPC 712.2
  • Vent termination: ≥ 6” above the roof, ≥ 1’ above a vertical surface, 10’ from and 3’ above an opening and the property line CPC 906.1-7
  • ABS exposed to sunlight must be protected with latex paint and terminate into an approved flashing
  • EQ valve required with gas line changes CPC 1211.7
  • Gas shut-off: must be at the appliance, upstream from the flex, and within 6’ CPC 1212.5
  • Unused gas lines: must be capped CPC 1210.9.1 and 1206.3
  • Gas test after S/R (gas line drawing) CPC 1213.3
  • Insulate ALL hot wall lines CPC 609.12
  • An existing 1.5” drain line may remain as long as it is not modified. BO

Mechanical

  • Design, construction, and workmanship shall comply with accepted engineering practices and shall be of such character as to secure the results sought to be obtained by this code CMC 309.0-3
  • Hood: smooth pipe CMC 504.3 – MI for sizing – required CMC405.4
    • Intermittent = ≥ 100 ft3/min
    • Continuous = ≥ 5 air changes per hr 
  • Hood ducting: male to female so grease drains back to the unit. MI
  • Hood term: 3’ from a building opening and the property line CMC 502.2.1

Electrical

  • All work done in a neat, workmanlike manner CEC 110.12
  • Required circuits: two 20-amp small-appliance CEC 210.52.B
  • Dedicated circuits: dishwasher, disposer, built-in microwave CEC 210.11
  • Cord and plug hood: requires a dedicated circuit. Hardwired one only if the manufacturer’s instructions call for it CEC 422.16.B.4
  • The dishwasher recep cannot be behind the dishwasher. It must be accessible
  • NM conductor staples: every 4.5’ and 12” from the box CEC 334.30 (NM Cables) 8” from single gang plastic box CEC 314.17.C
  • Class 2 wire is required for low voltage lighting CEC 725.121
  • Receptacle spacing 24/48” (see diagram) CEC 210.52.C.1
  • AFCI: required for all 120-volt circuits CEC 210.12.A
  • Metal boxes: must be grounded CEC 250.148.C
  • Recessed down-lights: IC, AT, gasketed CEC 150.K.1.C.1-6

KITCHEN FINAL

  • A valid permit and plans must be on-site R106.3.1
  • All kitchen roughs must be completed CRC 1.8.4.4

Frame 

Plumbing

Mechanical

  • Hood: termination must be 3’ from openings and the property line CMC 502.2.1
    • A mechanical exhaust to the outdoors is required in each kitchen CMC405.4
      Intermittent = ≥ 100 ft3/min
      Continuous = ≥ 5 air changes per hr 

Electrical

  • Appliance cord lengths: CEC.422.16
    • Disposer 18” – Dishwasher 48” – Hood 18”