An employee break room without fixed or built-in range cooking facilities is not considered a kitchen or kitchenette; therefore, they are not subject to compliance with the requirements of 212 and 804. The break room, however, shall comply with applicable provisions of TAS based on the elements provided.
Example
The break room shown in the illustration has a counter, sink, movable appliance (countertop microwave), and storage. The following is a general analysis of the compliance requirements for these elements.
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Sink: Must comply with 212.3 and 606. Forward approach required to sink even if no cooktop or conventional range is provided since 606.2, Exception 1, is applicable only to kitchen sinks and wetbars.
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Counter: Compliance not required except as required by 606 for the sink.
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Appliances: Compliance not required.
This example and analysis is only general in nature and not intended to imply that break rooms are exempt other requirements of TAS.
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