Thread: Clearance above range for microwave

Is there a minimum clearance requirement for above a glass cooktop range?

Had an over the range microwave / vent combo unit with only 14" from cooking surface to the bottom of the unit.

Also while on the subject, does anyone know what clearance from a cooking surface to the bottom of the cabinets is required?

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SECTION M1504
INSTALLATION OF MICROWAVE OVENS
M1504.1 Installation of microwave oven over a cooking

appliance.

The installation of a listed and labeled cooking

appliance or microwave oven over a listed and labeled cooking

appliance shall conform to the terms of the upper appliance’s

listing and label and the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

SPECIAL FUEL-BURNING EQUIPMENT
SECTION M1901
RANGES AND OVENS
M1901.1 Clearances.

Freestanding or built-in ranges shall

have a vertical clearance above the cooking top of not less than
30 inches (762 mm) to unprotected combustible material.
Reduced clearances are permitted in accordance with the listing

and labeling of the range hoods or appliances.

Originally Posted by Jon mackay

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Is there a minimum clearance requirement for above a glass cooktop range?

Had an over the range microwave / vent combo unit with only 14" from cooking surface to the bottom of the unit.

Also while on the subject, does anyone know what clearance from a cooking surface to the bottom of the cabinets is required?

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This might help. www.inspectionnews.net/home_inspection/h-e-l-p/15401-cook-top-too-close-cabinet-vent.html
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13 1/4 inches above the Range Top is as low I have seen for a Manufactures Microwave Installation Instruction.
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