Kitchen Building Code Issues You Should Know About before you Remodel

Let’s talk about our friend the building code.  

Why am I so excited about this topic that usually elicits a set  of grumpy complaints?  Because the kitchen building code and the inspectors who enforce it are meant to keep us safe and secure.  

Following code needn’t be a hassle or make you tie your design process into knots.  As long as you can see potential kitchen code issues coming you can address them with ease.  So let’s pay close attention to some kitchen building code issues today.  With a little  knowledge in your back pocket, you’ll be ready to confidently talk to designers, installers, sub contractors and city officials about what you plan for your kitchen building code compliant home update!

My goal isn’t to make you an expert on the building code. You don’t need to be one.   But if you know what to expect before you pick up the phone to solicit a contractor's bid, you’ll be better prepared for the advice they give and the cost they quote for the work. 

In Today’s Episode You’ll Hear:

• Why knowing some of the details about the kitchen building code can be important to you … even if you are hiring professionals to do all of the work [1:40]
• What to ask about in a call with your friendly neighborhood building inspector [2:50]
• Some history of how building codes came to exist in America and their pervasive influence on our built environment [5:00]
• Electrical Building Code for kitchens [9:00]
• Exhaust and venting needs for modern kitchens [11:00]
• Structural Code issues that might come up with a kitchen remodel [11:15]
• Zoning Code adjacent issues (if you plan to add on with your kitchen update) [12:00]
• Fire Safety Code that  comes up for Mid-Century Kitchen Projects [12:20]

Get the full show notes with all the trimmings at www.midmod-midwest.com/504