The essential kitchen and bath design reference, updated with the
latest codes
NKBA Kitchen & Bathroom Planning Guidelines with Access Standards is
the industry standard reference, written by the National Kitchen and
Bath Association and updated with the latest codes and standards. This
new second edition features revised guidelines for cooking surface
clearance, electrical receptacles, and ventilation for kitchens, as well
as ceiling height, shower size, electrical receptacles, and ventilation
for bathrooms. Revised to reflect the 2015 International Residential
Code and the ICC A117.1-2009, all illustrations have been expertly
redrawn using 2020 Design and Chief Architect Software to provide
clearer visual reference for real-world application. With thirty-one
kitchen guidelines and twenty-seven bathroom guidelines, this book
provides full planning recommendations, code references, and access
standards for today's kitchen and bath design professional.
Kitchens and bathrooms are the two most functional rooms in the house,
and also the most code-intensive. It is imperative that design
professionals stay up to speed on the latest guidelines to ensure the
safety and efficiency of their projects.
- Get up to date on the latest kitchen and bath codes
- Reference a new range of standards for clearance, ventilation, and
more
- Design for storage based on the results of university research
- Examine illustrative and descriptive plans, sections, and perspective
views
The NKBA guidelines are based on a composite of historical review,
current industry environment and practices, emerging trends, consumer
lifestyles, research, and building codes. These factors combine to help
kitchen and bath professionals create designs that are beautiful,
functional, accessible, and safe. The NKBA Kitchen & Bathroom Planning
Guidelines with Access Standards is the complete reference
professionals turn to for the latest in kitchen and bath design.
