NKBA Planning Guidelines
The most complete collection of illustrations and planning recommendations available in one source for design professionals dedicated to the planning and installation of code-compliant and beautiful kitchens, baths, and more.
The Essential Kitchen and Bath Planning Reference
Since its first publication in 1992, the NKBA’s Kitchen and Bath Planning Guidelines are the premier knowledge source for kitchen and bath designers. They include clearance, fixture, and equipment location, and accessible design guideline recommendations for kitchens, bathrooms, closets, laundry areas, home offices, home gyms, and outdoor living areas.
Accessible Design Recommendations
Each chapter contains descriptive illustrations and planning recommendations for persons using a wheelchair or mobility aid with grab bar locations. These recommendations meet and exceed code-compliance recommendations found in ICC ANSI A117.1 and CSA B632, making them applicable in both the U.S. and Canada.
Interior Environment Planning
Expanded and updated guidelines for the interior environment include planning recommendations for wall blocking and bracing, Storage Systems (cabinets), counter bracing, flooring surfaces, tile slip ratings, indoor air quality, and sustainable material selections, both energy and water conservation, human comfort, and acoustics.
Building Systems Integration
Essential for today’s homes, updated building systems planning includes smart home integration and controls, extensive updates to illumination and lighting controls, power outlets at kitchen islands, ventilation calculation methods for kitchens and bathrooms, and fire and life-safety system locations specific to the guideline coverage areas.
Topics Covered
- Egress & Passageways
- Doorways & Hardware
- Clear Floor Spaces
- Primary Activity Centers
- Secondary Activity Centers
- Seating Areas for Dining
- Kitchen Fixtures & Fittings
- Kitchen Equipment
- Bathroom Fixture & Fittings
- Laundry Equipment
- Clothing Storage
- Home Offices & Gyms
- Outdoor Kitchens
- Outdoor Baths
- Cabinetry & Casework
- Finishes & Materials
- Functional Storage
- Indoor Air Quality
- Electrical Planning
- Lighting Planning
- Systems Coordination
- Code Compliance
- Universal Design
- Sustainable Design
