517.2 Location of Appliances — 2025 California Mechanical Code
California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) · 2025 edition · updated 2026-09-25 · California
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Cite as: 2025 California Mechanical Code (Title 24, Part 4) § 517.2 · Effective January 1, 2026 · Official source: Building Standards Commission
For cooking operations in buildings, every appliance shall be located with respect to building construction and other equipment so as to permit access to the appliance. [NFPA 96:15.2.1]
517.2.1 Prohibited Location. Solid-fuel cooking appliances shall not be installed in confined spaces. [NFPA 96:15.2.2]
Exception: Solid-fuel cooking appliances listed for installation in confined spaces such as alcoves shall be installed in accordance with the terms of the listing and the manufacturer’s instructions. [NFPA 96:15.2.3]
517.2.2 Flammable Vapors. Solid-fuel cooking appliances shall not be installed in any location where gasoline or any other flammable vapors or gases are present. [NFPA 96:15.2.4]
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