Two questions:

Are you sure that in your locale any gas range needs to vented, not just high-powered ones?

If you're only replacing an appliance and not doing a bigger remodel, are you sure you need a permit and inspection?

This post was edited by weissman on Wed, Jan 8, 14 at 23:40

Thank you. No, I wouldn't need a permit and inspection to replace one appliance, but I was told that in new homes in this area now, it's code to vent to the outdoors for carbon monoxide safety. My old GE Profile gas range gives off a gas odor that is detectable by people walking into the kitchen when I have the oven on. I've had the gas company and GE here many times to check and they say there's no problem but I'm tired of smelling the gas smell and having others comment on it. I'm assuming it's because it just recirculates.