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Recommended:
Include a section of continuous countertop at least 36” wide x 24” deep immediately next to a sink for a primary preparation/work area.
Code Requirement:
State or local codes may apply.
Access Standard
Recommended:
A section of continuous countertop at least 30” wide with a permanent or adaptable knee space should be included somewhere in the kitchen.
See Access Guideline 6 for knee space specifications.
Code Reference:
- 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. (ANSI A 117.1 8.04.6.3, 1003.12.6.3)
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