NKBA Kitchen & Bathroom Planning Guidelines with Access Standards

Planning guidelines for kitchens and bathrooms by the leading industry association


NKBA Kitchen & Bathroom Planning Guidelines with Access Standards is a collection of illustrations and planning suggestions to aid professionals in the safe and effective planning of kitchens and bathrooms. The guidelines were developed by the NKBA to reflect the current industry environment, future trends, consumer lifestyles, new research, new building codes, and current industry practices.


Featuring 31 Guidelines for kitchens and 27 Guidelines for bathrooms, the book is meticulously illustrated in full color with plans, sections, and perspective views to show planning recommendations and code references and requirements, as well as Access Standards that consider the needs of a range of users. Additional features include:


*


Newly revised planning guidelines for kitchens and bathrooms that reflect the 2012 International Residential Code (IRC) and the ICC A117.1-2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities Standards


*


Metric conversion of measurements


*


Handy spiral-bound format permits easy, quick reference in the field

The NATIONAL KITCHEN & BATH ASSOCIATION is the only nonprofit trade association dedicated exclusively to the kitchen and bath industry and is the leading source of information and education for professionals in the field. With more than 40,000 members, it has provided valuable resources for industry professionals, students, and consumers for fifty years.

The NKBA ix


Methodology/Overview xi


Kitchen Planning Guidelines


Guideline 1
Door/Entry 2


Guideline 2
Door Interference 3


Guideline 3
Distance between Work Centers 4


Guideline 4
Separating Work Centers 5


Guideline 5
Work Triangle Traffic 5


Guideline 6
Work Aisle 6


Guideline 7
Walkway 8


Guideline 8
Traffic Clearance at Seating 9


Guideline 9
Seating Clearance 10


Guideline 10
Cleanup/Prep Sink Placement 12


Guideline 11
Cleanup/Prep Sink Landing Area 13


Guideline 12
Preparation/Work Area 14


Guideline 13
Dishwasher Placement 15


Guideline 14
Waste Receptacles 16


Guideline 15
Auxiliary Sink 17


Guideline 16
Refrigerator Landing Area 17


Guideline 17
Cooking Surface Landing Area 18


Guideline 18
Cooking Surface Clearance 20


Guideline 19
Cooking Surface Ventilation 21


Guideline 20
Cooking Surface Safety 23


Guideline 21
Microwave Oven Placement 24


Guideline 22
Microwave Landing Area 25


Guideline 23
Oven Landing Area 26


Guideline 24
Combining Landing Areas 27


Guideline 25
Countertop Space 27


Guideline 26
Countertop Edges 29


Guideline 27
Storage 29


Guideline 28
Storage at Cleanup/Prep Sink 32


Guideline 29
Corner Cabinet Storage 33


Guideline 30
Electrical Receptacles 33


Guideline 31
Lighting 34


Bathroom Planning Guidelines


Guideline 1
Door/Entry 36


Guideline 2
Door Interference 37


Guideline 3
Ceiling Height 38


Guideline 4
Clear Space 39


Guideline 5
Single-Lavatory Placement 45


Guideline 6
Double-Lavatory Placement 46


Guideline 7
Lavatory/Vanity Height 47


Guideline 8
Counter 47


Guideline 9
Shower Size 48


Guideline 10
Tub/Shower Controls 50


Guideline 11
Water Temperature Safety 52


Guideline 12
Shower/Tub Seat 53


Guideline 13
Tub/Shower Surround 55


Guideline 14
Grab Bars 55


Guideline 15
Glazing 60


Guideline 16
Tub/Shower Door 61


Guideline 17
Steps 61


Guideline 18
Flooring 62


Guideline 19
Equipment Access 62


Guideline 20
Toilet/Bidet Placement 63


Guideline 21
Toilet Compartment 64


Guideline 22
Storage 65


Guideline 23
Accessories 66


Guideline 24
Electrical Receptacles 68


Guideline 25
Lighting 69


Guideline 26
Ventilation 70


Guideline 27
Heat 71