View Full Version : Why range hood heights minimum heights?
Silverbull
23rd July 2012, 10:41 PM
Hi all,
not sure if this is the right place to post but am wondering why there is a minimum height for a range hood over a gas stove top?
As silly as this sounds I cant seem to find any info as to why it is 650mm.
China
23rd July 2012, 11:18 PM
No it is not the right place, the reason is fire risk
nrb
24th July 2012, 05:56 PM
They are usually 600 mm above the cook top and thats because that is the common height of cupboards above bench tops.:2tsup:
chambezio
24th July 2012, 06:24 PM
The regulations are quite specific with regards to minimum height from cook top to range hood. An electric stove top requires 600mm while gas cook tops require 650mm MINIMUM.
The reason is the heat source. They claim that gas is hotter than electric stove top. Cupboards are therefore built around these regulations.
You will probably find that the insurance industry is making the noises in regard to the distances