Browse Forums Kitchen Appliances 1 Nov 07, 2008 7:54 pm Just another quick one, Friday night thinking time
We are building a double story and as standard I think PD duct the rangehood to the roofspace.... I was just reading someone's post and saw that they said this, "I since rang around and found venting the rangehood into the roof space of a 2 storey home is actually illegal" Does anyone know if this is true? I'm thinking I should now ask PD if they can duct the rangehood to the exterior for me. I heard they charge for this, but if I can prove that it is actually illegal I would assume I can get it done for free... My karma ran over your dogma Re: Rangehoods (ducted to exterior) 3Nov 07, 2008 8:57 pm haywgl Does anyone know if this is true? I'm thinking I should now ask PD if they can duct the rangehood to the exterior for me. I heard they charge for this, but if I can prove that it is actually illegal I would assume I can get it done for free... But if you point it out to PD that it is illegal, won't they just refused to do it instead of charging you for it Cheers Re: Rangehoods (ducted to exterior) 4Nov 07, 2008 8:57 pm haywgl Just another quick one, Friday night thinking time We are building a double story and as standard I think PD duct the rangehood to the roofspace.... I was just reading someone's post and saw that they said this, "I since rang around and found venting the rangehood into the roof space of a 2 storey home is actually illegal" Does anyone know if this is true? I'm thinking I should now ask PD if they can duct the rangehood to the exterior for me. I heard they charge for this, but if I can prove that it is actually illegal I would assume I can get it done for free... I don't know about the legalities in every state but because venting kitchen gasses into a roof space leaves deposits of fat it poses a fire risk, and is legislated against in new installations at least in Qld...I would assume that the similar applies in other states but hopefully someone else can confirm this. If nothing else it should be done for your own peace of mind whether or not you have to pay for it. Cheers, Earl Re: Rangehoods (ducted to exterior) 5Nov 07, 2008 10:31 pm Who would I call to find out if it is illegal in Vic?
Hysterical - I meant if it was illegal to have the rangehood ducted to the roof space in Victoria then they would have to duct it it the outside free of charge. But if it is not illegal I would have to pay for this to be done out of my own pocket My karma ran over your dogma Re: Rangehoods (ducted to exterior) 6Nov 07, 2008 10:56 pm I'd like to know that answer to this too.
I asked my builder and he said that its a waste of money to duct the rangehood to outside. He said that the roof space is large enough and smoke won't be a problem. Also, because we are having roof tiles, the smoke can still escape from the gaps. Is this true? \/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ Re: Rangehoods (ducted to exterior) 7Nov 07, 2008 11:02 pm I have the 'rangehood ducting outside' recommened by the 5 stars report, can't remember exactly what the reason, i think it is something to do with the airflow...
But personally i do want it to duct outside, just don't want any duct and/or oil trapped in the roof Blog - http://clageonewhouse.blogspot.com/ Building Thread - viewtopic.php?f=31&t=10886&hilit=milan I am in, with my husband and my beautiful bunny Re: Rangehoods (ducted to exterior) 8Nov 07, 2008 11:04 pm Hi Haywgl,
I'm not sure it is illegal in Vic cos i was charged if I wanted to vent external. I guess if it is illegal than builder can't charge you extra and would have included in the base price of the house. Call up BACV or an independent inspector to make sure though. venting rangehood to outside 12Nov 08, 2008 4:54 pm We are building with M and were initally told that we would be charged $250 or so to vent outside. I rang up Baumatic who supply the rangehood and oven and they stated it was illegal to have the rangehood vented to the roof space. I also read the standard specifications list of M and it stated two storey homes are "externally vented". I stated both of these things to M and they are now not charging us for venting outside-but i think they might have if i hadn't made an issue of it. Re: Rangehoods (ducted to exterior) 13Nov 10, 2008 7:37 pm I just got this reply from my CSC when I told her it was illegal to have the rangehood ducted to the roof space:
"In relation to the vent for the rangehood, the steam is ducted out to an outlet to the exterior wall." Does this mean Im ok? My karma ran over your dogma Re: Rangehoods (ducted to exterior) 14Nov 10, 2008 8:01 pm haywgl "In relation to the vent for the rangehood, the steam is ducted out to an outlet to the exterior wall." Bel, are they talking about before or after you upgrade? Either way, it's a funny choice of words to use but sounds ok! Re: Rangehoods (ducted to exterior) 16Nov 10, 2008 8:03 pm We had to pay PD to duct it outside and even then they didn't do it and we had to get it done with the 3 month check. Make sure they tell you exactly how they intend to do it and have it in writing. Re: venting rangehood to outside 17Nov 13, 2008 10:01 pm jspitz We are building with M and were initally told that we would be charged $250 or so to vent outside. I rang up Baumatic who supply the rangehood and oven and they stated it was illegal to have the rangehood vented to the roof space. I also read the standard specifications list of M and it stated two storey homes are "externally vented". I stated both of these things to M and they are now not charging us for venting outside-but i think they might have if i hadn't made an issue of it. Hi jspitz, do you know if the free vent to outside only applies to double storey houses? We are also building with M but we will have a single storey and M is charging us to vent outside! Re: Rangehoods (ducted to exterior) 18Nov 13, 2008 10:56 pm We are building a single storey with PD, it's costing us $175 to duct the rangehood externally through the roof. Re: Rangehoods (ducted to exterior) 19Nov 16, 2008 10:25 pm this is what i have seen on a friend's new house: -
the pipe (foil pipe) connect to the rangehood will have to be long enough to lead to the exterial outlet - a round vent on the exterial wall. well, this is what everybody should get - ducting to the roof space is a no no - not only you can smell the food upstairs (the smell go through the carpet!! ) , but also given time, your carpet, walls, timber frames will absorb the food smell and it stinks. nh Re: Rangehoods (ducted to exterior) 20Nov 16, 2008 10:46 pm I am pretty sure PD do the same as Carlisle Homes with this.
This vent is at the back wall of my kitchen: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ This is the inside of the kitchen: Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ It appears from the inside to be ducted up through the roof but it is rear vented! Tricky huh? Hi all, sorting out the ducted air con for a 350sqm double story house. Does this placement sound reasonable to you? Also, I plan to have 6 zones I think. Living room… 0 0 Hi all, sorting out the ducted air con for a 350sqm double story house. I think i plan to have 6 zones I think. Living room (mainly for entertainment so not used often),… 0 0 0 6304 |