Kitchen Exhaust Above Main Electrical Switchgear

[Tank11]

The architect is asking if they can place the kitchen exhaust above the electrical switchgear on the outside of the building. The gear will sit against the exterior wall and the exhaust grill would be mounted above the gear in the exterior wall. I don't like it but I'm pretty sure it's not violating code since it's not directly above the gear and infringing on the dedicated space for electrical gear. Does anyone know if this is allowed?

 

[augie47]

"kitchen exhaust" seemingly would require duct work...any duct involved ??

 

[hbiss]

Seems like you are describing a fan with a louver that ventilates the kitchen area, not an exhaust fan that takes grease and smoke from the exhaust hood over the stove?

-Hal

 

[PaulMmn]

If it is the exhaust from over the grill, carrying smoke and grease.... I suspect they ought to find a different location.

 

[infinity]

I don't like it but I'm pretty sure it's not violating code since it's not directly above the gear and infringing on the dedicated space for electrical gear.

Is the duct more than 6' above the switchgear? The dedicated space is only for the area above the footprint of the gear so if it's not above the gear then the dedicated space rule doesn't apply.

 

[Tank11]

This will be exhaust from a kitchen that is ducted to a location with a grill in the exterior wall above the electrical gear, which will sit outside on the exterior wall. I agree they should find a different location but it would help if I can cite a code violation as a reason.

 

[augie47]

If the duct meets the requirements noted by infinity (POst #5), no violation.

 

[infinity]

This will be exhaust from a kitchen that is ducted to a location with a grill in the exterior wall above the electrical gear, which will sit outside on the exterior wall. I agree they should find a different location but it would help if I can cite a code violation as a reason.

Is it more than 6' above the switchgear?