Code of Massachusetts Regulations
521 CMR - Architectural Access Board
Title 521 CMR 32 - KITCHENS
Section 32.8 - COOKING UNITS

Universal Citation: 521 CMR 32 MA Code of Regs 32.8

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024

Shall comply with the following: See Fig. 32b.

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32.8.1 Cooking units shall be the in-counter type with controls at the front of counter or counter faces, and with open access space under the counter.

32.8.2 Where hoods are provided above cooking units, controls shall be located no higher than 54 inches (54" = 1372mm) above the floor, but shall not be located behind cooking units.

32.8.3 Ovens shall be the wall-oven type, set at a height such that bottoms of doors are 30 inches (30" = 762mm) above the floor.

32.8.4 Bottom-hinged ovens shall provide retractable "bread board" type shelf concealed in the counter, adjacent to the oven door. If side-hinged, the "bread board" type shelf shall be located under the oven.

32.8.5 Ovens shall also be self-cleaning, or continuous cleaning.

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