Ottawa By-law 2013-416, s. 32 — Property Standards By-law

1) The splash back and counter top around the kitchen sink shall have an impervious surface. 2) Every kitchen shall have connected and operating gas or electrical supply for cooking and refrigeration purposes as approved by the appropriate authority. 3) Framing, finishes and cabinetry installed directly above the location of the range shall be not less than.75 m (2 ft. 6 in.) above the level of the electric or gas range burners or elements. 4) Combustible wall framing, finishes or cabinets within.45 m (1 ft. 6 in.) of the area where the range is to be located shall be protected above the level of the heating elements by material providing fire resistance not less than that of a.95 cm (3/8 in.) thickness of gypsum board. 5) Each kitchen in a dwelling unit shall have,

• a) a work surface at least 1.2 m (4 ft.) long and 55 cm (22 in.) wide; and
• b) kitchen cupboards or pantry for the storage of food, dishes, and cooking utensils having a volume of at least 0.85 cu m (30 cu. ft.). 6) Where it is not physically possible within the existing design and structure of the dwelling unit to comply with the provisions of subsection (5), a smaller manufactured efficiency type unit is acceptable. 7) The following items in a kitchen shall be maintained in good repair or replaced:
• a) cupboards;
• b) cupboard doors;
• c) missing cupboard door hardware;
• d) defective cupboard door hardware;
• e) drawers;
• f) missing drawer hardware;
• g) defective drawer hardware; and
• h) counter tops. BY-LAW NO. 2013-416 8) Where appliances are provided, they must be maintained in good repair and in a safe condition. HEATING AND MECHANICAL SYSTEMS