Jun 20, 2024 · One common question that arises is whether range hoods are required by code in this province. This blog post will delve into the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and provide a …

When grease from cooking overheats, it becomes flammable and causes safety issue. The Ontario building code requires a clearance of 30″ from the cooking surface to the combustible surface. This …

Aug 30, 2021 · Range hoods are not required in kitchens in Ontario as per the IRC, National Building Code of Canada (except if the range is used for commercial purposes), and Ontario Building Codes.

Jul 22, 2024 · Yes, range hood s are required by code in Ontario. According to the Ontario Building Code, all kitchens must have a range hood that meets specific requirements.

Aug 28, 2024 · The installation of range hoods in Ontario is governed by the Ontario Building Code (OBC). According to the OBC, range hoods are required in all residential units that have a kitchen …

Sep 23, 2025 · Learn key regulations, ventilation standards, and expert tips to ensure your kitchen meets local compliance requirements.

Sep 10, 2022 · (2) Clearances for and protection around gas, propane and electric ranges shall be not less than those provided in Articles 9.10.22.2. and 9.10.22.3. This site is not an offical copy or …

Jan 20, 2024 · Range hoods are mandatory in Ontario to maintain adequate ventilation and remove cooking-related contaminants, such as smoke, grease, fumes, and odors, from the air, ensuring a …

In Ontario, the commandments governing hood and kitchen exhaust cleaning are not suggestions but legally binding imperatives, a clarion call to ensure safety and cleanliness in commercial kitchens.

(1) Subject to Articles 1.1.2.6. and 1.3.1.2., Parts 3, 5 and 6 of Division B apply to all buildings, (i) Group A, assembly occupancies,