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In a message dated 1/16/2009 11:03:35 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
BelloiseS at bbfl.us writes:

Thanks  Paul. However, take a look at FBC 2004, Building, 1208.1, Minimum 
Room Widths.  Kitchens shall have a clear passageway of not less than 3’ feet 
between  counter fronts and appliances or counter fronts and walls. Hope this  
helps.


Thank you Sam. I don't know what the CODE WAS BACK IN 1998 when I  built all 
those houses, but my plans with 3' clearance between  countertops passed plan 
review, permitting and all the inspections. I do think I  remember 1 or 2 
inspectors actually measuring between countertops (they thought  they were going 
to get me, thinking that I had 3' between the cabinet face, and  less between 
countertops. Then they told me that I was slipping  because they were measuring 
38" or 39", when my plans showed 36". I told them I  was going to charge the 
owner for the extra room. Never collected on that one.  Of course, somewhere 
in that house a room was 2 to 3" smaller.
 
I didn't realize that the current code endorses my old design.
 
Thanks again, and have a good weekend.
 
Paul Myrick, CBC
Jacksonville, FL.
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