British Standard 6173 is relevant to commercial catering installations and is not intended to apply to domestic dwellings including bed & breakfast installations, for which British Standard 6172 and 5440-2 normally apply. However, some premises may border on commercial activities due to their high cooking loads and this needs to be taken into consideration when deciding on the most appropriate British Standards to apply.

What is important is how often the kitchen is used and how much and what ...