clearance above gas range - NC

6 years ago

I'm having a gas line installed in the kitchen so I can switch from our electric range to gas. I'm wondering about required clearance above the range to the bottom of my over the range microwave. clearance will be about 18.5", which aligns with the manufacturer's installation instructions. Is that enough or will code require more? I live in cabarrus county nc

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Shannon_WI
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Your new gas range will have an installation manual which will say how much distance it needs above it. It usually depends on how powerful the burners are, i.e. how many btus the burners have. You can access the installation manuals online.

Note there are some gas ranges that have so many btus that their installation manuals state that OTR microwaves are not permitted to be installed above them. You would need to install a hood instead.
MizLizzie
6 years ago
Induction, induction, induction. All. Day. Long. Save yourself the hassle and go modern.
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pittsburrito
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
18.5" sounds too close to me, but check your ranges installation manual to be sure. Also, you definitely need external ventilation over a gas range. We made the bad mistake of cooking on a gas range under a recirculating microwave for 7 years and paid the price with our health. Combustion byproducts create serious air pollution, not to be recirculated indoors.