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Last updated: 8 July 2021
Where can I find gas cooker installation regulations?
Where can I find gas cooker installation regulations? Do I have to have my relatively new kitchen remodelled?
Question: I need a new freestanding gas cooker in my home. Everything about the installation of my current freestanding cooker is according to the regs as given to me by the manufacturer. However, I had a kitchen installed in 2018 and the cabinets to each side of the hob are 360mm above the hob and I was told they have to be 420mm above.
I can't find official confirmation of regs for installation of domestic gas cookers and I can't track down the original kitchen fitter.
Where can I find gas cooker installation regulations? Do I have to have my relatively new kitchen remodelled?
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Answer from Checkatrade's Building Estimator:
You will be able to find the official gas cooker installation regulations on the .GOV website, or apply to a local authority to get a copy.
It seems your kitchen was fitted prior to the new gas regs being introduced. The cooker hood should be a minimum of 760mm above the hob and any adjacent cabinets should be 460mm above the hob according to the new regs. This is to avoid combustion.
Our recommendation is that the cabinets should be raised to comply with the current regulations, but it's a personal choice based on risk as the kitchen & oven have been fitted to regulations albeit different ones.
The responsibility, if there was to be a kitchen fire, will be down to the householder. Every homeowner should ensure compliance.
Alternatively, find a kitchen or gas expert near you to discuss your project. They will be able to drop by, review your space and verify all of this information by coming to see your kitchen in person.
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