Gas food service equipment

Note: The scope of this Notice of Intent (originally published on December 19, 2023) was updated by the responsible SDO on October 2, 2024.

1.1 Standard for gas food service equipment 

This Standard applies to newly produced gas food service equipment providing coverage for ranges and unit broilers, baking and roasting ovens, counter appliances, deep fat fryers, kettles, steam cookers, steam generators, tableside cooking appliances (see Clause 3, Definitions), hereinafter referred to as either (1) “appliances” constructed entirely of new, unused parts and materials for use in food service centers of commercial, industrial, institutional and public assembly buildings, or (2) “outdoor appliances” constructed entirely of new, unused parts and materials for outdoor use and/or for installation in either carts or trailers. Appliances covered under this Standard are for use with:

a)  natural gas;

d)  propane gas;

e)  liquefied petroleum (LP) gases (see Clause 5.2-e);

f)  a tableside cooking appliance only, for use with butane gas;

g) LP gas-air mixtures; and

h)   natural gas and convertible to either propane gas or LP gases.

The construction of gas food service equipment for use with the above-mentioned gases is covered under Clause 4.

The performance of gas food service equipment for use with the above-mentioned gases is covered under Clause 5.

1.2 Gas inlet pressures

The maximum allowable gas inlet pressures for the allowable fuels are as follows:

 a)  natural gas, 10.5 in wc (2.61 kPa);

d)  propane gas, 13.0 in wc (3.23 kPa);

e)  liquefied petroleum (LP) gases, 13.0 in wc (3.23 kPa);

f)  a tableside cooking appliance only, for use with butane gas, 13.0 in wc (3.23 kPa) ;

g) LP gas-air mixtures, 9.0 in wc (2.24 kPa); and

1.3 Gas manifold pressures

The maximum allowable gas manifold pressures for the allowable fuels are as follows:

 a)  natural gas, 10.5 in wc (2.61 kPa);

d)  propane gas, 13.0 in wc (3.23 kPa);

e)  liquefied petroleum (LP) gases, 13.0 in wc (3.23 kPa);

f)  a tableside cooking appliance only, for use with butane gas, 13.0 in wc (3.23 kPa) ;

g) LP gas-air mixtures, 9.0 in wc (2.24 kPa); and

1.2 Conformity of food service appliances to applicable requirements

All food service appliances (see Clause 3) conform to the applicable requirements under Clauses 4 and 5. In addition, for requirements specific to product type also see:

a)           Clause 6, Range and Unit Broilers construction, 

b)           Clause 7, Range and Unit Broilers performance,

c)           Clause 8, Baking and roasting ovens construction, 

d)           Clause 9, Baking and roasting ovens performance,

e)           Clause 10, Deep fat fryers construction, 

f)            Clause 11, Deep fat fryers performance,

g)           Clause 12, Counter or Floor Mounted appliances, construction,

h)          Clause 13, Counter or Floor Mounted appliances, performance, 

i)            Clause 14, Kettles, Steam Cookers and Steam Generators, construction,

j)            Clause 15, Kettles, Steam Cookers and Steam Generators, performance,

k)           Clause 16, Tableside cooking appliances, construction,

l)            Clause 17, Tableside cooking appliances, performance,

m)         Clause 18, Outdoor appliances, carts and trailers, construction; and,

n)           Clause 19, Outdoor appliances, carts and trailers, performance.1.3 Outdoor appliance towing regulations

An outdoor appliance includes an appliance that is intended to be towed behind a vehicle. This Standard does not address the issues of road performance or Department of Transportation (Federal, State, Canadian, or Provincial) rules and regulations concerning trailers.

1.4 Permanent gas distribution system in carts and trailers

This Standard covers the permanent gas distribution system used in any cart or trailer that is being submitted for evaluation under this Standard.

1.5 LP Gas supply systems

This Standard covers appliances that have an LP supply system including fixed piping systems, self-contained supply systems and remote cylinders with flexible hose connections.

1.6 Exclusions for mobile structures and appliances

This Standard is not intended for appliances that are:

a) for use in mobile structures with walls on all four sides and a permanent roof;

b) separate for mounting on a trailer or cart; or

c) carts or trailers that are without appliances.

1.7 Electrical equipment, wiring, and accessories in appliances

This Standard also covers all electrical equipment, wiring, and accessories built in or supplied for use with an appliance. It covers only such appliances with electrical equipment, wiring, and accessories that are installed in accordance with the NFPA 70 or CSA C22.1, as applicable.

1.8 Operational voltage 

This Standard does not limit the voltages allowable for the proper operation of the appliance.

1.9 Electrical appliance sections

This Standard also covers appliances with incorporate dedicated electrical cooking sections that are evaluated in accordance with CSA-C22.2 No. 3 or CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60335-2-102

110 Reference to psi in the standard

All references to psi through this Standard are considered gauge pressure unless otherwise specified.

1.11 Standard for portable tableside cooking appliance with self-contained butane gas fuel supply

This Standard covers a portable tableside cooking appliance equipped with a self-contained butane gas fuel supply with inputs not greater than 15,000 Btu/Hr(4,396 W). 

A portable tableside cooking appliances is for use by commercial restaurants and may be used indoors, outdoors, or both.  A portable tableside cooking appliance covered under this Standard is not for household use.

1.13 Items unique to the United States

Annex A contains items that are unique to the United States.

1.14 Annex B contains items that are unique to Canada.

Annex B contains items that are unique to Canada.

1.15 List of specifically referenced standards and their sources

Clause 2 contains a list of standards specifically referenced in this Standard, and sources from which these reference standards may be obtained.

1.16 Special construction provisions for convertible appliances

Special construction provisions applicable to an appliance convertible for use with natural gas and LP gases are outlined under Clauses 4.9.3, 4.14.1, and 4.35.2-h(3).

1.17 Special construction provisions for appliances with optional conversion kit

Special construction provisions applicable to an appliance designed for use with an optional conversion kit are outlined under Annex C.

1.18 Interpretation of terms and annex designation

In this Standard, “shall” is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user shall satisfy in order to comply with the standard; “should” is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; and “may” is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard.

Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material.

Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements.

Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.

1.19 Units of measurement in Standard

The values given in US customary units are the units of record for the purposes of this Standard. The values given in parentheses are for information and comparison only.

Note: IEEE/ASTM SI 10 or ISO 80000-1 can be used as a guide when converting imperial units to metric units.