Will Gas Stoves Be Banned In The Future?

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Are you a builder? If so, it’s important to be aware that certain places are beginning to prohibit the use of gas stoves in homes. This trend is not limited to states such as California, Washington, Oregon, and New York, as it’s becoming a nationwide initiative. Recent news reports indicate that a federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves due to concerns about health issues within homes. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission intends to take action by prohibiting gas stoves altogether, making them an unsafe product that can’t be installed or sold.

As a builder or contractor, this could have a significant impact on your work. How will it affect the remodeling and new home markets? Will it be easier or harder to construct homes without gas and rely solely on electricity? These are important questions to consider.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is considering several options, one of which is to prohibit the manufacturing or import of gas stoves. The commission is also seeking the involvement of lawmakers and is discussing the implementation of warning labels and performance standards. This trend has been gaining momentum in several states, including California, New York, and Washington, where gas stove bans have already been put in place. If this idea were to be implemented nationally, it would be a significant development, as many commercial kitchens have already prohibited the use of gas stoves. In fact, nearly a hundred cities and counties have adopted similar measures. For instance, the New York City Council has voted to disallow natural gas hookups in new buildings less than seven stories tall. While this is not a new concept, it is gaining more traction and momentum.

The National Home Appliance Council argues that the type of stove you use is irrelevant since there are emissions produced when cooking. Even if you cook bacon on an electric stove, there will still be smoke, requiring the use of a hood and fan. Both sides of the argument have valid points, so the question is which approach is correct.

Have questions about the gas stove ban, construction, or general contracting? Schedule a consultation with a licensed general contractor!