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20: Cooking Surface Safety

Recommended:

  1. Do not locate the cooking surface under an operable window.
  2. Window treatments above the cooking surface should not use flammable materials.
  3. A fire extinguisher should be located near the exit of the kitchen away from cooking equipment.

Code Requirement:
State or local codes may apply.


Access Standard

Recommended:
Place fire extinguisher between 15” and 48” off the finished floor.

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