A kitchen in a restaurant encompasses an area of just over 700 ft2 (65 m2)...

A kitchen area of over 700 ft² in a restaurant typically does not meet the definition of a "small room" in fire protection terminology, as it exceeds common size thresholds for such a classification, which often consider both the area and the specific use or hazard of the space.

References: NFPA standards and fire protection guidelines often define "small rooms" based on specific criteria related to size, use, and construction features, which vary across different applications and standards.