Smeg PVA96-3 Instructions For Use Manual page 16

2 Side clearances – (Measurements B & C)
Where B, measured from the periphery of the nearest burner to any
vertical combustible surface, is less than 200 mm, the surface shall be
protected in accordance with Clause 5.12.1.2 to a height C of not less
than 150 mm above the hob for the full dimension (width or depth) of
the cooking surface area. Where the cooking appliance is fitted with a
'splashback', protection of the rear wall is not required.
3 Additional requirements for Freestanding and Elevated Cooking
Appliaces – (Measurements D & E)
Where D, the distance from the periphery of the nearest burner to a
horizontal combustible surface is less than 200 mm, then E shall be 10
mm or more, or the horizontal surface shall be above the trivet. See
insets above.
NOTES
1 Requirement 3 does not apply to a freestanding or elevated cooking
appliance which is designed to prevent flames or the cooking vessels
from extending beyond the periphery of the appliance.
2 The 'cooking surface area' is defined as that part of the appliance
where cooking normally takes place and does not include those parts
of the appliance containing control knobs.
3 For definition of hob, see Clause 1.4.64.
4 For definition of trivet, see Clause 1.4.109.
5 Consideration is to be given to window treatments when located near
cooking appliances. See Clause 5.3.4.
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