Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Furnishing your common house kitchen - dishes, utensils

[Richard L Kohlhaas (rlkohl]

In Colorado Springs, we were not required to have a grease trap and did not 
install a commercial range and hood.  We were advised to tell the inspector 
that the oven would only be used "to reheat cassarole dishes", not for real 
cooking.  

> What we did was install the commercial washer _after_ the kitchen was  
> inspected. We put in a grease trap just in case but had no problems.
> 
> The codes and their enforcement vary widely from one city to another.  
> If you call the inspector they might be alerted to the issue and  
> inspect more closely.
> 
> It might be better to check the code so you can argue your case if  
> necessary, put in the basics that you need, and put the money aside to  
> make the changes if necessary.
> 
> Another resource is the local property managers association. Call and  
> ask what other condos are required to do. More and more of them have  
> dining facilities. Some one managing a large facility may know the  
> local codes and practices.

> Sharon Villines
> Takoma Village Cohousing,Washington DC
> http://www.takomavillage.org
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Dick Kohlhaas <rlkohl [at] earthlink.net>
(719)633-8170
Colorado Springs (Colorado) Cohousing Community (Casa Verde Commons)
Completed March 2003. 34 units on 4 acres 1.5 mi from downtown. We have a 
few resales available.   Visit us at http://www.casaverde.us)