I bought an apartment with an open kitchen with a gas stove.
I have tried to google but I cannot seem to find any definitive answers on what the fire safety / buildings department regulations are regarding open kitchens.
Is it ok to have an open kitchen with a gas stove? If not, what would I need to change? Switch to electric stove? And / or is a sprinkler and fire alarm required?
I have already looked into changing from gas to electric stove but have encountered the following problems:
- I only have 1 power line to the kitchen. My contractor says I need to have a separate one installed which may or may not be possible depending on the location? and wiring of my fuse box; I also talked to someone at fortress and they said I may have a limitation on the amount of electric power I can use in my apartment so I would need to check with my building management
- My contractor said I could install an electric cooker to my existing power line but if I use it at the same time as my oven my fuse will blow. Does that sound right?
What are the ramifications if I don't make any changes to my current open kitchen situation? Is it just that fire insurance wouldn't cover any damage? Anything else?
If someone could clarify what the actual regulations are, ramification of not changing and also recommend an electrician who could help me sort this out, that would be great! Or point me in the right direction of someone who could answer these questions, I would really appreciate it.