Section 507.2.6 Clearance for Type I hood, amended.
El Paso City Code § 18.12.040
in effect18.12.040 - Section 507.2.6 Clearance for Type I hood, amended.
International Mechanical Code, 2021 Edition, Section 507.2.6 Clearances for Standard Type I and Type I labeled for zero clearance hoods is hereby amended to read as follows:
507.2.6 Clearances for Standard Type I and Type I labeled for zero clearance hoods. All Type I hoods shall be installed with a clearance to combustibles of not less than 18 inches (457 mm).
Exception: Clearance shall not be required from ⅝-inch or thicker Type X gypsum wallboard, ½-inch or thicker (12.7 mm) Type C gypsum wallboard or ½-inch (12.7 mm) or thicker cementitious wallboard attached to noncombustible structures provided that a smooth, cleanable, nonabsorbent and noncombustible material is installed between the hood and the gypsum or cementitious wallboard over an area extending not less than 18 inches (457 mm) beside and above the hood and shall extend to the floor below the hood. There shall be no combustible structure below the hood or within 18-inches in any direction, below the hood. Reduced clearances shown on hood tags are not approved.
(Ord. No. 019528, § 1, 8-1-2023)
Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT18BUCO_CH18.12MECO_18.12.040SE507.2.6CLTYIHOAMFetched: 10/28/2026