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Evaluation #
Safety & Buildings Division
201 West Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 2658
Madison, WI 53701-2658
Wisconsin
Building Products Evaluation
Material
Manufacturer
Microwave Oven
TurboChef Model NGC
TurboChef Technologies, Inc.
10500 Metric Dr., Suite 128
Dallas, TX 75243
SCOPE OF EVALUATION
Section 507.2.2 of the 2003 and 2004 Supplement of the International Mechanical Code, IMC, regarding exhaust system requirements where commercial cooking and dishwashing appliances produce grease, smoke, heat or steam have been evaluated for compliance with certain requirements of the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code (WCBC), Chapters Comm
This evaluation does not include the review for compliance to provisions of the current Wisconsin Commercial Building Code other than those specifically referenced above.
The use of the TurboChef Models Tornado (NGC), C3/C and High H (HHB) microwave ovens are subject to the description, limitations and conditions described in this evaluation.
DESCRIPTION AND USE
The current Wisconsin Commercial Building Code together with the 2000 edition of the International Mechanical Code, IMC, does not specifically address, acknowledge or prohibit the utilization of recirculating hoods and vent less steam removal systems in conjunction with commercial kitchen appliances and their operation where grease, smoke, heat or steam is produced. The revision under the 2003 edition and 2004 Supplement of the IMC clarify the use of such appliances.
Section 507.2.2 of the 2003 International Mechanical Code read as follows:
507.2.2Type II hoods. Type II hoods shall be installed where cooking or dishwashing appliances produce heat or steam and do not produce grease or smoke, such as steamers, kettles, pasta cookers and dishwashing machines.