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SBD-5863 (R. 10/00)
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Safety & Buildings Division
201 Wes
t Washington Avenue
P.O. Box 2658
Madison, WI 53701-2658
Wisconsin
Building Products Evaluation
Material
Manufacturer
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 61-65. Pursuant to s. Comm 61.61 the TurboChef Models Tornado (NGC), C3/C and High H (HHB)
microwave ovens are approved for use in the State of Wisconsin to satisfy the intent and the provisions of IMC 507.2.2 as
adopted by the Wisconsin Commercial Building Code.
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:
507.2.2 Type 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.
Microwave Oven
TurboChef Model NGC
TurboChef Technologies, Inc.
10500 Metric Dr., Suite 128
Dallas, TX 75243
200424-H Revision 2
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