Kitchen gas stove venting

[David C. Mull, CMI]

Must a natural gas stove in a kitchen be vented? To the exterior?

[Barry Adair]

Yesterday's reply

[James F. McKee]

Originally Posted by dmull1

Must a natural gas stove in a kitchen be vented? To the exterior?

No...not necessary

[relliott]

Originally Posted by jmckee

No...not necessary

May not be required , but always a good idea.

Some people like greasy walls .

[Mark Thorman]

2000 IRC G2424.8
The following applainces shall not be required to be vented: 1. ranges
Where the applainces and equipment are installed so that the aggregate input rating exceeds 20 Btu per hour per cubic foot of volume of the room space in which the applaince is installed, one or more shall be provided with a venting system or other approved means for conveying the vent gases to the outdoor atmosphere. etc....

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[relliott]

Originally Posted by Mark Thorman

2000 IRC G2424.8
The following applainces shall not be required to be vented: 1. ranges
Where the applainces and equipment are installed so that the aggregate input rating exceeds 20 Btu per hour per cubic foot of volume of the room space in which the applaince is installed, one or more shall be provided with a venting system or other approved means for conveying the vent gases to the outdoor atmosphere. etc....

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I think we all agree on that Mark.

Now that it is out of the way, do you mention lack of a exterior routed vent?
I always refer to it verbally at the very least, and especially in a small galley kitchen.

[Mark Thorman]

Yes, in writting as a safety hazard.

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[bdoles2]

Originally Posted by dmull1

Must a natural gas stove in a kitchen be vented? To the exterior?

I had to research this today for a project on Wed. I always thought it was no, but found out the city (City of Covington, GA) requires it.

So results will vary from place to place.

[scorcoran]

Originally Posted by Mark Thorman

2000 IRC G2424.8
The following applainces shall not be required to be vented: 1. ranges
Where the applainces and equipment are installed so that the aggregate input rating exceeds 20 Btu per hour per cubic foot of volume of the room space in which the applaince is installed, one or more shall be provided with a venting system or other approved means for conveying the vent gases to the outdoor atmosphere. etc....

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So, If I'm reading this correct the answer is YES It does require it... but generally only in a very small kitchen? I personally have a gas range not vented outside. The hood I use has a charcoal filter that works quite well. My range is in a VERY large Kitchen where as the whole main floor is an open concept of 1200 square feet.

[Brian A. MacNeish]

Originally Posted by scorcoran

So, If I'm reading this correct the answer is YES It does require it... but generally only in a very small kitchen? I personally have a gas range not vented outside. The hood I use has a charcoal filter that works quite well. My range is in a VERY large Kitchen where as the whole main floor is an open concept of 1200 square feet.

Do you replace the charcoal every 3 or 4 weeks?

[relliott]

Originally Posted by Brian A. MacNeish

Do you replace the charcoal every 3 or 4 weeks?

Hahaha
Have you checked prices on them?

Some come with a little dot that lets you know when to change.

It all depends on use.

[Brian A. MacNeish]

[quote=relliott;423425]Hahaha
Have you checked prices on them?

Some come with a little dot that lets you know when to change.

It all depends on use.[/quote]

That's what I was getting at.......There's so little charcoal in those filters that 2-3 weeks (or less) of regular use will render its odour absorbtion capability used up.......time to replace again @ $15-$25.

The standard thin charcoal filter installed on recirculating range hoods is one of the biggest scams going on in air quality/filtration!!!

[scorcoran]

I guess really it depends on what you're cooking... We actually don't use the stove all that much so they tend to last signifigantly longer although I must say that I am a bit anal about changing it.

I would suggest though, that if someone told me it was a safety issue... I'd like to hear the explanation behind it...

[relliott]

In a small window less kitchen there is more of a chance of carbon monoxide effecting someone.

In general, like I said above , grease , and a charcoal will help kill odor.

The charcoal filter may not be anywhere as good as venting out, but it helps.

Think of all the oils coming out of your food misted on to the walls as it can get that way.

I do lots of Condos, and some of them have no way to be vented out.In a small place you do not want to go without some method of cutting down on the scum which can coat your walls.

[David P. Valley]

Originally Posted by scorcoran

So, If I'm reading this correct the answer is YES It does require it... but generally only in a very small kitchen? I personally have a gas range not vented outside. The hood I use has a charcoal filter that works quite well. My range is in a VERY large Kitchen where as the whole main floor is an open concept of 1200 square feet.

Sean,

I write up all ranges that are missing a venting hood. It is not necessary to vent to the exterior. Interior self-ventilators are fine.