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Recommended:
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.
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.)
Code Requirement:
State or local codes may apply.
Access Standard
Recommended:
Lower the cooktop to 34” maximum height and create a knee space beneath the appliance.
See Access Standard 6 for knee space specifications.
Code Reference:
- When a 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. (ANSI 1002.12.6.4)
- The location of cooktop controls should not require reaching across burners. (ANSI 1003.12.6.4)
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