The small appliance branch circuits illustrated are not permitted to serve any other outlets such as might be connected to exhaust hoods or fans disposals or dishwashers.
Kitchen hood outlet. Outlets are cleverly concealed in this kitchen by architect jennifer weiss. Backshelf hoods backshelf or proximity hoods do not overhang the front of the equipment and are designed to be mounted behind the equipment. I have been asked to install a 15 ampere 120v dedicated branch circuit with a receptacle in the kitchen above the range to supply a cord and plug connected hood exhaust fan. These hoods may be selected for use in applications where overhead canopies.
Cooking surfaces cooktop or range top must be ventilated by a hooded fan rated for at least 100 cubic feet per minute cfm. Compare this to the requirements for a bedroom or other living area where a single general purpose lighting circuit can serve all the light fixtures and plug in outlets. Electrical industry network 45 070. Kitchen hood non shunt trip duration.
Says weiss we have a few tricks for hiding outlets such as placing them on the side of the cabinets at the end of the counter or under the upper cabinets or under a cantilevered countertop. The messy grinds. Watch this video to learn more about electrical plug layout or location for your microwave or range plug in. Click on this link to learn more about kitchen remodeling and building repairs.
Receptacle outlets required thereby further reducing the need for extension cords. Connecting kitchen hood fans. Range hood wiring explained and wiring in to a existing outlet consult codes if not sure david berquist. Backshelf or proximity hoods and canopy hoods.
We ve even done a coffee bean grinder drawer. In a kitchen that uses electrical cooking appliances this can mean it needs as many as seven or eight circuits. Exhibit 210 25 illustrates the application of the requirements. Shop sears outlet for a selection of range hood colors include stainless steel and white and a variety of range hood sizes including 24 30 36 42 48 inch.
A high quality range hood is essential to keep the kitchen air clean and minimize smoke steam and cooking odors. This circuit is also intended to supply a microwave oven. Kitchen ventilation typically is provided by a vent hood also called a range hood or by an above the counter microwave with an integrated vent fan.