Does this duct meet code?

fixed sash

I think the venting rules with distances to windows here are for fumes like plumbing vents and furnaces.

A hood is not req here unless you use gas.

That is a commercial gas range there...

I recall seeing this in JLC & going that's not right, but I haven't had the time to find the code that applies. I am pretty sure it is supposed to be 4 to 10 feet away from any opening. As the fixed sash window does not open - they are fine there - the question then becomes - how about the door.

Range hood ducts...Terminate outdoors (min 3ft. from opening or PL) IRC 1503.1 UMC 504.5

Ahh, I re-read it slowly... fixed window... :thumbsup:

Still I'd bet I could find one our inspectors who would fail it anyways.

Mike Finley said:

Ahh, I re-read it slowly... fixed window... :thumbsup:

Still I'd bet I could find one our inspectors who would fail it anyways.

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Only one? :blink:

JumboJack said:

Range hood ducts...Terminate outdoors (min 3ft. from opening or PL) IRC 1503.1 UMC 504.5

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NJ version of 2006 IRC says nothing about distance, so here I COULD have an operating window with no code issues. I would probably have customer issues after the first use.
http://www2.iccsafe.org/states/newjersey/NJ_Residential/Residential_Frameset.htm

Here in PDX, OR it's 3' away from a non-powered inlet (IE openable window) or 10' away from a powered inlet (IE makeup air fan.)

Here's the key to passing inspection in my jurisdicition:
"He shoehorns a fixed-sash window into the space above the range hood"
Note this right here /\ that little hyphonated word makes all the differance in the world!!! :thumbup: As in whether or not you pass inspection.arty:

C.Ray

PS Don't know why in the article they think this is a big deal, it's been going on around here since the 1900's- look at any plans for an arts and crafts (read Bungalow) house and chances are you'll see this window configuration- usually with leaded and/or stained glass.