exhaust venting for a stove

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Hi there,

I was wondering if anyone knew the answer to a venting question.

I am about to lease an office space. I am a non-profit that serves children in California. I want to put a stove/oven in the kitchen so I can make hot snacks and meals. The kitchen shares a wall with the bathroom. There is a vent in the bathroom that goes to the roof. I was wondering if we could connect the stove vent to the bathroom vent and avoid cutting another hole in the roof. If I can, what kind of ducting do I need to use?

I am not sure if this matters, but while the office space is office space now, it was once a restaurant.

Thanks so much

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Plumbing vents are for plumbing fixtures ONLY.

You’re better off having an exterior vent installed on an outer wall in the kitchen area.

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You are best off to hire someone that has done it , but you may be referring to a range hood.

If the stove is at an outside wall a hole can be punched out .

You also may consider a ventless hood that will utilize a charcoal filter that needs to be replaced periodically.

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I would agree with Bob but confirm with your lease agreement about cooking in your space, even though it was a restaurant. No need to install venting when a charcoal filter will work.

Of course we are talking about a single range not a commecial setup which would require a ducted hood with fire suppression.

Randy