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Codesigner: Sheena Hammond Photo © Arnal Photography Cover illustrations: NKBA Kitchen and Bathroom Planning Guidelines © Trish Koslowsky Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data: Names: National Kitchen and Bath Association (U.S.) Title: Kitchen & bathroom planning guidelines with access standards /  National Kitchen & Bath Association. Other titles: Kitchen and bathroom planning guidelines with access standards  | NKBA kitchen & bathroom planning guidelines with access standards Description: Second edition. | Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley, 2016. Identifiers: LCCN 2015037523 (print) | LCCN 2015042191 (ebook) | ISBN  9781119216001 (spiral bound) | ISBN 9781119216568 (ePub) | ISBN  9781119216575 (Adobe PDF) Subjects: LCSH: Kitchens-—Design and construction. | Bathrooms--Design and  construction. | Kitchens-—Designs and plans. | Bathrooms--Designs and  plans. | Kitchens—Standards. | Bathrooms—Standards. | BISAC:  ARCHITECTURE / Interior Design / General. Classification: LCC TH3000.K58 K585 2016 (print) | LCC TH3000.K58 (ebook) |  DDC 690/.42—dc23 LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2015037523 THE NKBA The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) is a leading nonprofit trade association dedicated to the advancement of the kitchen and bath industry. Since its inception more than 50 years ago, the NKBA has maintained its leadership status of excellence and professionalism by providing education, certification, and the tools needed for success in the industry. NKBA Professional Development and Certification are the gold standard in the kitchen and bath industry. The NKBA offers professional development courses and levels of certification for all stages of an individual's career. The NKBA also offers networking opportunities and professional development training at over 70 chapters across North America. The NKBA is proud owner of the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS). NKBA LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT NKBA Learning & Development provides kitchen and bath professionals with convenient educational courses to enhance their careers. The NKBA offers professional development opportunities through in-person courses, virtual instructor-led training, eLearning, seminars, and conferences. The NKBA courses are aligned to specific learning paths in eight key competency areas, providing an individualized approach to professional development. Industry professionals can easily determine which courses are appropriate for their career growth by viewing the course descriptions on NKBA.org. The NKBA also has approximately 55 Accredited and Supported Programs in colleges and universities across North America that specialize in kitchen and bath design. NKBA CERTIFICATION NKBA Certification is based on in-depth testing, education, and industry experience, allowing consumers to know that their designer's professional skills have been independently evaluated and tested. NKBA certified professional members are committed to improving those skills by meeting continuing education and professional development requirements. There are three levels of NKBA Certification: Associate Kitchen & Bath Designer (AKBD®), Certified Kitchen Designer (CKD®) or Certified Bath Designer (CBD®), and Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD®). CONTENTS Methodology/Overview Kitchen Planning Guidelines with Access Standards Kitchen Planning Guideline 1 Kitchen Planning Guideline 2 Kitchen Planning Guideline 3 Kitchen Planning Guideline 4 Kitchen Planning Guideline 5 Kitchen Planning Guideline 6 Kitchen Planning Guideline 7 Kitchen Planning Guideline 8 Kitchen Planning Guideline 9 Kitchen Planning Guideline 10 Kitchen Planning Guideline 11 Kitchen Planning Guideline 12 Kitchen Planning Guideline 13 Kitchen Planning Guideline 14 Kitchen Planning Guideline 15 Kitchen Planning Guideline 16 Kitchen Planning Guideline 17 Kitchen Planning Guideline 18 Kitchen Planning Guideline 19 Kitchen Planning Guideline 20 Kitchen Planning Guideline 21 Kitchen Planning Guideline 22 Kitchen Planning Guideline 23 Kitchen Planning Guideline 24 Kitchen Planning Guideline 25 Kitchen Planning Guideline 26 Kitchen Planning Guideline 27 Kitchen Planning Guideline 28 Kitchen Planning Guideline 29 Kitchen Planning Guideline 30 Kitchen Planning Guideline 31 Notes Bathroom Planning Guidelines with Access Standards Bathroom Planning Guideline 1 Bathroom Planning Guideline 2 Bathroom Planning Guideline 3 Bathroom Planning Guideline 4 Bathroom Planning Guideline 5 Bathroom Planning Guideline 6 Bathroom Planning Guideline 7 Bathroom Planning Guideline 8 Bathroom Planning Guideline 9 Bathroom Planning Guideline 10 Bathroom Planning Guideline 11 Bathroom Planning Guideline 12 Bathroom Planning Guideline 13 Bathroom Planning Guideline 14 Bathroom Planning Guideline 15 Bathroom Planning Guideline 16 Bathroom Planning Guideline 17 Bathroom Planning Guideline 18 Bathroom Planning Guideline 19 Bathroom Planning Guideline 20 Bathroom Planning Guideline 21 Bathroom Planning Guideline 22 Bathroom Planning Guideline 23 Bathroom Planning Guideline 24 Bathroom Planning Guideline 25 Bathroom Planning Guideline 26 Bathroom Planning Guideline 27 Notes Measurement Conversions The NKBA Professional Resource Library EULA List of Tables Chapter 1 Shelf/Drawer Frontage in Inches Shelf/Drawer Frontage in Millimeters Methodology/Overview The 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. These guidelines are also included in NKBA Professional Resource Library Kitchen Planning and Bath Planning volumes. Designers and those interested in becoming kitchen and bath design professionals benefit by studying the complete body of knowledge found in the NKBA Professional Resource Library. These easy-to-understand guidelines were developed under the guidance of the NKBA by a committee of professionals. The guidelines published in this booklet reflect a composite of the historical review, current industry environment, future trends, consumer lifestyles, new research, new building codes, and current industry practices. The purpose of the guidelines is to serve as the basis for: Ensuring building code compliance. Recognizing the importance of consumer health, safety, and welfare in kitchen and bathroom design. Supporting sound kitchen and bath design practices. Testing core kitchen and bath competencies. Training designers in academic and educational programs. Kitchen Planning Guidelines with Access Standards The National Kitchen & Bath Association developed the Kitchen Planning Guidelines with Access Standards to provide designers with good planning practices that consider the needs of a range of users. The code references for the Kitchen Planning Guidelines are based on the analysis of the 2015 International Residential Code® (IRC®) and the International Plumbing Code®. The code references for the Access Standards are based on ICC A117.1–2009 Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities. Be sure to check local, state, and national laws that apply to your design and follow those legal requirements. Updates made to the Guidelines in this edition are easily identified by boldface text. Drawings for the kitchen planning guidelines were contributed by Chief Architect and created using Chief Architect software (www.chiefarchitect.com). KITCHEN PLANNING GUIDELINE 1 Door/Entry Recommended: The clear opening of a doorway should be at least 32″ (813 mm) wide. This would require a minimum 2′10″ (864 mm) door.