Whether it is strictly illegal to have a kitchen stove without a range hood depends entirely on your local municipal building codes, residential zoning laws, and whether your stove is powered by gas or electricity. In many jurisdictions, building codes mandate adequate mechanical ventilation that exhausts cooking smoke, moisture, and combustion byproducts directly to the outdoors, particularly for powerful gas ranges that emit carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide. However, in older homes or specific electric stove setups, building codes may permit alternative forms of ventilation or make hoods optional, so checking local regulations is essential during renovations.
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