Core TradesQuestion 198 of 700
A ducted residential kitchen range hood that exhausts to the outdoors is commonly required to move a MINIMUM intermittent airflow of about:
a.50 cfm
b.100 cfm
c.300 cfm
d.500 cfm
Explanation
A ducted range hood is commonly required to provide at least 100 cfm of intermittent exhaust to remove cooking moisture and odors. 50 cfm is a bathroom-level rate, and 300 to 500 cfm are high-capacity hoods that exceed the basic minimum.
Law Reference: 2025 CA Mechanical Code, Chapter 5 (Exhaust Systems)Practice all 700 questions free — no signup required.
Related questions on this topic
- Under the California Energy Code, sealing forced-air duct systems is required PRIMARILY to:
- What is a common MINIMUM intermittent exhaust airflow required for a residential bathroom fan?
- What is the typical MINIMUM clearance to combustible materials for a single-wall metal vent connector on a fuel-burning appliance?
- A roof has 2,400 square feet of surface area to be covered with three-tab asphalt shingles. At 3 bundles per square (100 sq ft), how many bundles are needed before adding any waste allowance?
- Where a sloped shingle roof meets a vertical sidewall, the flashing that is woven in shingle-by-shingle to direct water onto the roof surface is called:
- Standard three-tab asphalt shingles are typically installed with a common weather exposure of about:
Last reviewed: · editorial process
PrepPass Editorial Team · Verified against California CSLB General Building (B) Trade Examination · How we review