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 2006 International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Plumbing Code.

The code references for the Access Standards are based on ICC/ANSI 117.1 – 2003 Accessible and Useable Buildings and Facilities.

Be sure to check local, state, and national laws that apply to your design and follow those legal requirements.

Disclaimer

The NKBA Kitchen & Bathroom Planning Guidelines with Access Standards have been prepared to assist kitchen and bath designers and installers in the space planning of kitchens and baths. Anyone designing kitchen or bath plans or installing kitchen and bath products has an independent obligation to ascertain that their plans, actions and practices represent sound business practices for their design and installation and meet all relevant laws, codes and standards.

Designers and installers should vary their approach with respect to particular installations, products or locations based on specific factual circumstances, the practicality and effectiveness of the particular design or installation, or its technical feasibility. These guidelines are not designed or intended to define or create legal rights or obligations. Any recommendation, express or implied, is for illustrative purposes, and is not intended to be an endorsement of any particular product or manufacturer.

The National Kitchen & Bath Association does not make any warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the information contained in the planning guidelines; nor does the National Kitchen & Bath Association assume any liability of any kind whatsoever resulting from the use of or reliance upon any information, conclusions, or opinions contained herein.