Post the link to the Authoring site!
You’ve been told many times to stop your (‘Copy&Paste’) plagerism!!
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I’m surprised there is no code about placement of a receptacle behind a stove top as an electrical cord cold be ignited. But that receptacle in question is just wrong/hazardous for many reasons. Off the track but does anyone know if there is a code on how close a stove top ( gas or electric) can be to a standard wall, I could never find.
Obviously you don’t cook, and then without modern tools and techniques.
There are many devices a modern cook uses that need to be plugged in to operate.
When it comes to safety, is it safer to use an extension cord draped over whatever to be able to reach the cooking area?
I think not. And yes, codes take things like that into consideration nowadays.
Jeffrey, I’m not sure if you’re being snide or not. I cook every day so I don’t know if you’re agreeing with me or not agreeing with me but I know you like to mix it up. If you have the answer to my question, I’d love to hear it, other then that I don’t understand half of your comment.
Do you understand what goes into a ‘Code’ and why?
How it is developed?
What is taken into consideration?
The purpose of a Code?
The intent of a Code?
To answer your question, you need to be able to answer these questions, through understanding.
My post was mearly an illustration to help you get to those answers, without a ‘lecture’.
Since there is no known Code to disallow the location, then one should consider why it was allowed to begin with.
FYI… If you ever get into a disagreement about a Code (usually a misunderstanding) with an AHJ, simply ask him/her what the “Intent” of the Code is?
Jeffrey again I don’t understand you, maybe because I died on a home inspection last year for 50 mins. and I’m presently lying in a hospital bed after just having a heart transplant and gallbladder removal. It’s because of guys like you, on this website, why I’ve never in 13 years got involved because guys like you must sit home all day looking to argue with people, you’re not very helpful, don’t you work? Because when I was healthy, I was doing two home inspections every day and never had time, like you do for this website. And I do understand codes because I’ve built homes, I was a Forman in a carpenters union and I have flipped approximately 30 to 40 homes as well all needing permits. So do me a favor leave me alone I’m not feeling up to your bull:/-( right now.
I absolutely love when contractors spew this crap like it actually means something!
Thanks to those like the above… I, and tens of thousands of Professional Inspectors nationwide/worldwide, earn a very good living discovering said contractors mistakes and fails!!
Final note: I have never needed to work more than one full inspection per day, because I charge an appropriate fee for my skills and time. Too bad you were never able to do the same!
My typical inspection price is 675-725, again Jeffrey you assume too much without facts. Look you may possibly be a nice guy or maybe you’re the guy that was beat up in school a lot. I don’t know and I won’t assume. Let’s just agree to disagree on this one.
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He is being obtuse! Normally, usually and typically his speed.
Hello Robert I’ve enjoyed your posts as well this past year. I knew it was just a matter of time before Jeffrey tagged me. I remember a few years back there was a guy, kind of like Jeffrey but you could actually learn from him. He was tough on the guys but a great educator
I’m with you here. If this were a free standing stove there would be no problem. The receptacle placement would be fine for the stove to plug in into.
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M1901.2 Cooking Appliances. Cooking appliances shall be listed and labeled for household use and shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
The manufacturer will specify the clearances in their install manual. I’ve seen electric ranges as little as 0” clearance to a sidewall and gas ranges as much as 6” to a sidewall.
Of course, sometimes you don’t need to consult the manual (or a tape measure) to know that it’s too close.
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Great answer Richard, thank you but of course we never know the manufactures requirements most of the time, but definitely something to look for. Thank you.