stove code

christoff

hello, im in the middle of selling my house, ive remodled the kitchen, but have not changed the position of any walls etc.
someone said that the stove is too close to the doorway and is not up to code requirements, the stove is in the same place as when we got the house . see the pic could anyone clear this up for me? im in canada

christoff

sorry her is the pic

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DangerMouse

i think you forgot the pic... -=chuckle=- but, who told you that? an inspector? i believe it could be considered 'grandfathered' in at that location, especially if it's gas.

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christoff

not an inspector, but the would be " so called construction person purchaser"
it's electric, the house is about 26 years old, and i think you are right about the grandfather clause, but im not positive.

DangerMouse

in that position, i'd have to agree it COULD be a safety hazard, IF someone did not use common sense and left a pot handle hanging to the left.
from that pic though, it seems it's location is limited to there unless you do some MAJOR cab moving, and hood moving, and you'd lose that countertop, of course.... ummmmmm, maybe take the stove out of the deal? remove it and say it was broken and reduce the price accordingly and let the new owners decide where/how they would like it? hmm, now what do we do with this elec. range?

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