Browse Forums Kitchen Corner 1 Jun 16, 2014 3:53 pm I'm sure there must be some but I can't find out, hopefully some here knows where I can look. Is there a requirement for a vent to be x metres from a boundary? Our kitchen in directly on the boundary with neighbouring properties so I'm not sure how to design the kitchen to put in a vent for a cooker extractor fan (I don't weant a recirculting one), unfortunately there is also no roof space to vent into either. I'm in NSW if that makes a difference Re: Venting Kitchen Extractor 2Jun 16, 2014 4:33 pm Sorry not sure about the requirement's for rear venting. I have a feeling that if your right on the boundary then you might not be able to do it. Whats above the rangehood?? A roof or another floor?? Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Venting Kitchen Extractor 3Jun 16, 2014 9:50 pm A single storey pitch roof in metal with and internal angle of around 90 degrees. The problem is the roof tapers to only 1.8m at the inside edge. Our upstairs windows overlook this roof Re: Venting Kitchen Extractor 4Jun 17, 2014 8:34 am spottydog0 A single storey pitch roof in metal with and internal angle of around 90 degrees. The problem is the roof tapers to only 1.8m at the inside edge. Our upstairs windows overlook this roof Ok, so why couldn't it be vented up through the roof. Sure you would see a vent but it would be easy to do. Cutting Edge Kitchens and Cabinet Making http://cuttingedgekitchens.net.au http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cutting-Edge-Kitchens/290484196676 Mobile : 0419 430 575 PH: 9452 4772 Fax :9452 4772 cuttingedgekitchens@outlook.com Re: Venting Kitchen Extractor 5Jun 17, 2014 4:14 pm Quote: Ok, so why couldn't it be vented up through the roof. Sure you would see a vent but it would be easy to do. The long side of the roof runs alongside the boundary hence my question about closeness to boundary (unless boundary regulations don't matter if you are above head height). I think I'm starting to work out why there hasn't been anything installed before... Re: Venting Kitchen Extractor 6Jun 18, 2014 3:58 pm You are allowed to have flues, chimneys and pipes as long as the external wall is no closer than 900mm from the boundary ( according to the BCA now NCC ) Also ductwork used for the transfer of products coming from a heat source that contains a flame must comply with the fire hazard properties set out in AS 4254 ( but I don't have a copy of that one ). Then there may be some LGA's ( councils ) that have their own regs too but you can usually check those on their websites. Also it depends where you put the vent and what is opposite on your neighbours wall. You wouldn't want to put it directly opposite a main window that they usually leave open or if you can't put it anywhere else at least direct the vent either up or down by means of a baffle or 90º bend. Stewie Thank you Pulse, I thought we did the right things; external shutters on all windows down all day, west side of the house nearly completely in the shadow of the large two… 6 25119 Thanks for sharing. Looks good. The joiner has come back with a quote of close to 5k. I think we are going to not do it. Attaching panelling is something they are dead… 11 10117 The gap can be adjusted so it's tighter. You can definitely set up corner cabinets to have the same gap as standard doors. 2 8594 |