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Dreamer 11-09-2008 09:16 AM

Kitchen Planning Guidelines with Access Standards
 
Kitchen Planning Guidelines with Access Standards from the National Association Of Kitchen and Bath design in USA

Notice: all measurements are in inches and feet

Examples
3’= 3 feet
32’’= 32 inches

Door/Entry



The clear opening of a doorway should be at least 32’’ wide. This would require a minimum 2’-10’’ door

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Access Standard

The clear opening of a doorway should be at least 34’’. This would require a minimum 3’-0’’ door

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Clear openings of doorways with swinging doors shall be measured between the face of door and stop, with the door open 90 degrees.

When a passage exceeds 24" in depth, the minimum clear opening increases to 36 inches

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Dreamer 11-09-2008 09:21 AM

Door Interference


No entry door should interfere with the safe operation of appliances, nor should appliance doors interfere with one another


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In addition, the door area should include clear floor space for maneuvering which varies according to the type of door and direction of approach.


For a standard hinged or swinging door, the clearance on the pull side of the door should be the door width plus 18” by 60”.


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Dreamer 11-09-2008 09:30 AM

Distance Between Work Centers


*A major appliance and its surrounding landing/work area form a work center. The distances between the three primary work centers (cooking surface, cleanup/prep sink and refrigeration storage) form a work triangle.



In a kitchen with three work centers* the sum of the three traveled distances should total no more than 26’ with no single leg of the triangle measuring less than 4’ nor more than 9’.( feet)

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When the kitchen plan includes more than three primary appliance/work centers, each additional travel distance to another appliance/work center should measure no less than 4’ nor more than 9 (feet )



Each leg is measured from the center-front of the appliance/sink


No work triangle leg intersects an island/peninsula or other obstacle by more than 12 inches


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Dreamer 11-09-2008 09:41 AM

I will be back soon

I have a problem in writing the symbols of the units of the distances that come after the numbers. Please dont consider any information written above untill corrected :(

I will try to solve it or just keep it in a written form instaed


already done :)

Dreamer 11-09-2008 10:08 AM

Separating Work Centers


A full-height, full-depth, tall obstacle* should not separate two primary work centers



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*Examples of a full-height obstacle are a tall oven cabinet, tall pantry cabinet or refrigerator.

A properly recessed tall corner unit will not interrupt the workflow and is acceptable

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Dreamer 11-09-2008 10:35 AM

Work Triangle Traffic


No major traffic patterns should cross through the basic work triangle




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Dreamer 11-09-2008 10:48 AM

Work Aisle

The width of a work aisle should be at least 42” for one cook and at least 48” for multiple cooks. Measure between the counter frontage, tall cabinets and/or appliances

42” = 42 inches

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Recommended


A clear floor space of at least 30” by 48” should be provided at each kitchen appliance. Clear floor spaces can overlap


In a U-shaped kitchen, plan a minimum clearance of 60” between opposing arms
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Include a wheelchair turning space with a diameter of at least 60”, which can include knee* and toe* clearances


A wheelchair turning space could utilize a T-shaped clear space, which is a 60” square with two 12” wide x 24” deep areas removed from the corners of the square. This leaves a minimum 36” wide base and two 36” wide arms. T-shaped wheelchair turning spaces can include knee and toe clearances





* Knee clearance must be a minimum 30” wide (36” to use as part of the T-turn) and maintain a 27” clear space under the cabinet, counter or sink for a depth of 8”. The next 3” of depth may slope down to a height of 9”, with a clear space of at least 17” extending beneath the
element

* Toe clearance space under a cabinet or appliance is between the floor and 9” above the floor. Where toe clearance is required as part of a clear floor space, the toe clearance should extend 17” minimum beneath the element



Dreamer 11-09-2008 10:53 AM

Walkway


The width of a walkway should be at least 36”.



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If two walkways are perpendicular to each other, one walkway should be at least 42” wide


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Dreamer 11-09-2008 10:59 AM

Traffic Clearance at Seating

In a seating area where no traffic passes behind a seated diner, allow 32” of clearance from the counter/table edge to any wall or other obstruction behind the seating area.
a. If traffic passes behind the seated diner, allow at least 36” to edge past.
b. If traffic passes behind the seated diner, allow at least 44” to walk past.



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In a seating area where no traffic passes behind a seated diner allow 36” of clearance from the counter/table edge to any wall or other obstruction behind the seating area
. If traffic passes behind the seated diner, plan a minimum of 60” to allow passage for a person in a wheelchair





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Dreamer 11-09-2008 11:06 AM

Seating Clearance

Kitchen seating areas should incorporate at least the following clearances:

30” high tables/counters: Allow a 24” wide x 18” deep knee space for each seated diner and at least 18” of clear knee space


36” high counters: Allow a 24” wide x 15” deep knee space for each seated diner and at least 15” of clear knee space[


42” high counters: Allow a 24” wide x 12” deep knee space for each seated diner and 12” of clear knee space

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Kitchen seating areas should be 28” – 34” high x 30” – 36” wide x 19” deep to better accommodate people of various sizes or those using a mobility aid.

Recommended minimum size for a knee space at a table or counter is 36” wide x 27” high x 19” deep

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سفير الكلمة 11-09-2008 11:10 AM

Dear Dreamer


Where were you when I was planning and constructing my villa a few years ago!

I really admire your talent and knowledge. This is really the proper and perfect standards of a modern kitchen. However, I doubt many of us, in the Arab world go by such standards


Again, thanks and please keep the excellent job.


Dreamer 11-09-2008 11:12 AM

Cleanup/Prep Sink Placement


If a kitchen has only one sink, locate it adjacent to or across from the cooking surface and refrigerator

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Plan knee spaces at the sink to allow for a seated user. Recommended minimum size for a knee space is 36” wide x 27” high x 8” deep, increasing to 17” deep in the toe space, which extends 9” from the floor. Insulation for exposed pipes should be provided


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[The sink should be no more than 34” high or adjustable between 29” and 36”.
[*]The sink bowl should be no more than 6 1/2” deep[*]).[*]Exposed water supply and drainpipes under sinks should be insulated or otherwise configured to protect against contact. There should be no sharp or abrasive surfaces under sinks]

Dreamer 11-09-2008 11:17 AM

Cleanup/Prep Sink Landing Area

Include at least a 24” wide landing area* to one side of the sink and at least an 18” wide landing area on the other side



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If all of the countertop at the sink is not the same height, then plan a 24” landing area on one side of the sink and 3” of countertop frontage on the other side, both at the same height as the sink

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The 24” of recommended landing area can be met by 3” of countertop frontage from the edge of the sink to the inside corner of the countertop if more than 21” of countertop frontage is available on the return.
*Landing area is measured as countertop frontage adjacent to a sink and/or an appliance. The countertop must be at least 16” deep and must be 28” to 45” above the finished floor to qualify

Dreamer 11-09-2008 11:22 AM

Preparation/Work Area

Include a section of continuous countertop at least 36” wide x 24” deep immediately next to a sink for a primary preparation/work area

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A section of continuous countertop at least 30” wide with a permanent or adaptable knee space should be included somewhere in the kitchen

In a kitchen, there should be at least one 30” wide section of counter, 34” high maximum or adjustable from 29” to 36”. Cabinetry can be added under the work surface, provided it can be removed or altered without removal or replacement of the work surface, and provided the finished floor extends under the cabinet

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Dreamer 11-09-2008 11:31 AM

Dishwasher Placement



Locate nearest edge of the primary dishwasher within 36” of the nearest edge of a cleanup/prep sink


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Provide at least 21”* of standing space between the edge of the dishwasher and countertop frontage, appliances and/or cabinets, which are placed at a right angle to the dishwasher


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*In a diagonal installation, the 21” is measured from the center of the sink to the edge of the dishwasher door in an open position

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Access Standard

Raise dishwasher 6” – 12” when it can be planned with appropriate landing areas at the same height as the sink.


A clear floor space of at least 30” x 48” should be positioned adjacent to the dishwasher door. The dishwasher door in the open position should not obstruct the clear floor space for the dishwasher or the sink

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Dreamer 11-09-2008 11:34 AM

Waste Receptacles



Include at least two waste receptacles. Locate one near each of the cleanup/prep sink(s) and a second for recycling either in the kitchen or nearby

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Dreamer 11-09-2008 11:38 AM

Auxilary Sink


At least 3” of countertop frontage should be provided on one side of the auxiliary sink, and 18” of countertop frontage on the other side, both at the same height as the sink

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Access Standard
Plan a knee space at, or adjacent to, the auxiliary sink

Dreamer 11-09-2008 11:45 AM

Refrigerator Landing Area


Include at least


15” of landing area on the handle side of the refrigerator or


15” of landing area on either side of a side-by-side refrigerator or


15” of landing area which is no more than 48” across from the front of the refrigerator or


15” of landing area above or adjacent to any undercounter style refrigeration appliance



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Access Standard

A clear floor space of 30” x 48” should be positioned for a parallel approach to the refrigerator/freezer with the centerline of the clear floor space offset 24” maximum from the centerline of the appliance



Dreamer 11-09-2008 12:51 PM

Cook Surface Landing Area

Include a minimum of 12” of landing area on one side of a cooking surface and 15” on the other side

If the cooking surface is at a different countertop height than the rest of the kitchen then the 12” and 15” landing areas must be at the same height as the cooking surface.


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For safety reasons, in an island or peninsula situation, the countertop should also extend a minimum of 9” behind the cooking

surface if the counter height is the same as the surface-cooking appliance


For an enclosed configuration, a reduction
of clearances shall be in accordance with the appliance manufacturer’s instructions or per local codes. (This may not provide adequate landing area.)


Access Standard

Lower the cooktop to 34” maximum height and create a knee space beneath the appliance


forward-approach clear floor space is provided at the cooktop, it should provide knee and toe clearance and the underside of the cooktop should be insulated or otherwise configured to prevent burns, abrasions, or electric shock


The location of cooktop controls should not require reaching across burners


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Dreamer 11-09-2008 12:56 PM

Cooking Surface Clearance


Allow 24” of clearance between the cooking surface and a protected noncombustible surface above it

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At least 30” of clearance is required between the cooking surface and an unprotected/combustible surface above it


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If a microwave hood combination is used above the cooking surface, then the manufacturer’s specifications should be followed


Refer to manufacturer’s specifications or local building codes for other considerations

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Dreamer 11-09-2008 01:04 PM

Cooking Surface Ventilation

Provide a correctly sized, ducted ventilation system for all cooking surface appliances. The recommended minimum is 150 cfm

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Manufacturer’s specifications must be followed


The minimum required exhaust rate for a ducted hood is 100 cfm and must be ducted to the outside


Make-up air may need to be provided


Access Standard


Ventilation controls should be placed 15” – 44” above the floor, operable with minimal effort, easy to read and with minimal noise pollution.


Operable parts should be operable with one hand and not require tight grasping, pinching or twisting of the wrist. The force required to activate operable parts should be 5 pounds maximum


Where a forward or side reach is unobstructed, the high reach should be 48” maximum and the low reach should be 15” minimum above the floor


Where a forward or side reach is obstructed by a 20” – 25” deep counter, the high reach should be 44” maximum


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Dreamer 11-09-2008 01:10 PM

Cooking Surface Safety


Do not locate the cooking surface under an operable window
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Window treatments above the cooking surface should not use flammable materials
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A fire extinguisher should be located near the exit of the kitchen away from cooking equipment

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Place fire extinguisher between 15” and 48” off the finished floor

Dreamer 11-09-2008 01:15 PM

Microwave Oven Placement

Locate the microwave oven after considering the user’s height and abilities. The ideal location for the bottom of the microwave is 3” below the principle user’s shoulder but no more than 54” above the floor. If the microwave oven is placed below the countertop the oven bottom must be at least 15” off the finished floor

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Locate the microwave controls below 48.”


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Dreamer 11-09-2008 01:25 PM

Microwave Landing Area

Provide at least a 15” landing area above, below, or adjacent to the handle side of a microwave oven

Provide landing area in front of or immediately adjacent to the handle side of the microwave


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ناعمة العود 11-09-2008 03:11 PM

ماشاء الله عليك دريمر

الله يجزاك خير

على طرح الرائع

ارق تحياتي

متـــــــــابعه..............

Dreamer 11-09-2008 07:26 PM

Oven Landing Area

Include at least a 15” landing area next to or above the oven. At least a 15” landing area that is not more than 48” across from the oven is acceptable if the appliance does not open into a walkway

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For side-opening ovens, the door latch side should be next to a countertop

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Dreamer 11-09-2008 07:31 PM

Combining Landing Areas


If two landing areas are adjacent to one another, determine a new minimum for the two adjoining spaces by taking the longer of the two landing area requirements and adding 12 inches



Dreamer 11-09-2008 07:45 PM

Combining Landing Areas


If two landing areas are adjacent to one another, determine a new minimum for the two adjoining spaces by taking the longer of the two landing area requirements and adding 12.”



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Dreamer 11-09-2008 07:53 PM

Countertop Space


A total of 158” of countertop frontage, 24” deep, with at least 15” of clearance above, is needed to accommodate all uses, including landing area, preparation/work area, and storage. Built-in appliance garages extending to the countertop can be counted towards the total countertop frontage recommendation, but they may interfere with the landing areas


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At least two work-counter heights should be offered in the kitchen, with one 28”– 36” above the finished floor and the other 36”– 45” above the finished floor


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Dreamer 11-09-2008 07:56 PM

Countertop Edges


Specify clipped or round corners rather than sharp edges on all counters


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Dreamer 11-09-2008 08:19 PM

Storage


The total shelf/drawer frontage* is

1400” for a small kitchen (less than 150 square feet

1700” for a medium kitchen (151 to 350 square feet

2000” for a large kitchen (greater than 350 square feet



The recommended distribution for the shelf/drawer frontage in inches is:

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The totals for wall, base, drawer and pantry shelf/ drawer frontage can be adjusted upward or downward as long as the recommended total stays the same.
Do not apply more than the recommended amount of storage in the miscellaneous category to meet the total frontage recommendation.
Storage areas that are more than 84” above the floor must be counted in the miscellaneous category.
*Shelf and drawer frontage is determined by multiplying the cabinet size by the number and depth of the shelves or drawers in the cabinet, using the following formula:
Cabinet width in inches x number of shelf/drawers x cabinet depth in feet (or fraction thereof) = Shelf/Drawer Frontage
Storage/organizing items can enhance the functional capacity of wall, base, drawer and pantry storage and should be selected to meet user needs.



Dreamer 11-09-2008 08:24 PM

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Dreamer 11-09-2008 10:01 PM

Storage at cleanup/Prep Sink


Of the total recommended wall, base, drawer and pantry shelf/drawer frontage, the following should be located within 72” of the centerline of the main cleanup/prep sink:


at least 400” for a small kitchen


Dreamer 11-09-2008 10:04 PM

Corner Cabinet Storage


At least one corner cabinet should include a functional storage device This guideline does not apply if there are no corner cabinets


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Dreamer 11-09-2008 10:06 PM

Electrical Receptacles


GFCI (Ground-fault circuit-interrupter) protection is required on all receptacles servicing countertop surfaces within the kitchen


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Dreamer 11-09-2008 10:09 PM

Lighting


In addition to general lighting required by code, every work surface should be well illuminated by appropriate task lighting


At least one wall-switch controlled light must be provided. Switch must be placed at the entrance


Window/skylight area, equal to at least 8% of the total square footage of the kitchen, or a total living space which includes a kitchen, is required


Lighting should be from multiple sources and adjustable


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Dreamer :)

Dreamer 11-09-2008 11:30 PM

اقتباس:

المشاركة الأصلية كتبت بواسطة أبو جمانة (المشاركة 904793)
Dear Dreamer


Where were you when I was planning and constructing my villa a few years ago!

I really admire your talent and knowledge. This is really the proper and perfect standards of a modern kitchen. However, I doubt many of us, in the Arab world go by such standards


Again, thanks and please keep the excellent job.



Thanks my Dear brother Abu Jumana for your kind words......I am delighted to read your encouraging feedback...and I grately apprecitae the time you spent writing such nice comment


I do have an arabic version of this topic dated 2 years back in the arabic section.


Never mind brother...........Am sure you may need theses guidlines for your friends and close family members in the future:)


Thanks again for your encouraging words



م.حنان 11-10-2008 03:54 AM

great work

very usefull tips

thanx sweety

أم فلوحي 11-10-2008 07:57 AM

Thank you dear

Excellent work and comprehensive

عاصمة الثقافة 11-10-2008 08:20 AM

Dear Dreamer...

Thank you for your great efforts..... you are always
creative

( ماشاء الله ) :)

ًWish you all the best

Regards

عاصمة الثقافة


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