1. Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures Required: Kitchen Remodel Tip Sheet
Electrical Notes:
Minimum two (2) - 20 amp dedicated kitchen counter circuits are required.
All kitchen counter receptacles shall be GFCI-protected and protected by Arc Fault
Dishwashers, garbage disposals, trash compactors, built-in microwave ovens, and kitchen lighting shall be on their own circuits.
Dishwashers must be GFCI protected
Multi-wire duplex receptacles for garbage disposals and dishwashers require tie-bars at the service panel breaker
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms shall be installed on the ceiling or wall (in all sleeping rooms, each area/hallway adjacent to sleeping rooms, each story of the building, and in any basement.
Lighting Efficiency:
All lighting fixtures shall be controlled by either a dimmer switch or by a vacancy sensor switch that requires a manual on activation (does not automatically turn on) and automatically turns off within 30 minutes after the room is vacated.
All light fixtures shall contain bulbs that are labeled as JA (JA E for sealed lens or recessed fixture) NO SCREW BASED ALLOWED
Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures Required:
Kitchen Remodel Tip Sheet
Recirculating Hoods Not Allowed; ventilation required to terminate outdoors .
DW AIR GAP REQ.
Outlet(s) required within 20 in. above counter.
Overhang of countertop must be less than 6”
Cabinets min. 30” above cook top.