SAA HB THE DOMESTIC KITCHEN HANDBOOK

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1 THE DOMESTIC KITCHEN HANDBOOK

2 SAA HB THE DOMESTIC KITCHEN HANDBOOK Compiled by Anelia Pty Ltd

3 Foreword SAA HB FOREWORD This handbook was prepared jointly by Anelia Pty Ltd and Standards Australia to help people prepare a brief for their new kitchen and more effectively communicate their needs to kitchen designers. Anelia Pty Ltd has had extensive experience in the design of domestic kitchens for the general public, has been involved with training kitchen designers and preparing technical handbooks on kitchen design. In 1996, Standards Australia issued AS/NZS 4386, Domestic kitchen assemblies. Part 1 deals with kitchen units and Part 2 deals with installation. These documents are also supported by AS 4387, Parts 1 to 16 that specify the methods of testing kitchen cabinetry construction. This handbook was commissioned to complement and expand on these standards. It will provide consumers with a valuable tool to use when commissioning, designing and installing a new kitchen. Photographs: Cartoons: John Wilson (Crocus Pty Ltd) and Malcolm Smith (M.C. Smith Studio) Trevor Williams HIA-NKBA The National Kitchens and Bathroom Association, is an association which represents kitchen and bathroom manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and designer members of the Housing Industry Association. Members have to abide by a strict Code of Ethics designed to ensure consumers of the finest standards of business behaviour. HIA operates throughout Australia and has a range of services available for members including specifically designed supply and install contract for kitchens, bathrooms, laundries and kitchen specifications. It also offers access to advice on a range of matters including contractual, legal, industrial relations, occupational health and safety, training and technical services. Copyright Standards Australia. Except where the Copyright Act otherwise allows, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system in any form or transmitted by any means without prior permission in writing from Standards Australia. DISCLAIMER: The information in this Handbook has been carefully checked and is correct to the best of our knowledge and belief. It is the user s responsibility to check with the relevant codes, authorities and manufacturer s specifications for the most up-to-date information. The authors disclaim all and any liability to any persons whatsoever in respect of anything done or omitted to be done by any such person in reliance whether in whole or in part upon any of the contents of this handbook. Copyright Domestic Kitchens Handbook 3

4 Contents CONTENTS Page INTRODUCTION THE DOMESTIC KITCHEN The Function of the Domestic Kitchen Cabinetry Components and Terminology Range of Cupboard and Benchtop Configurations Circulation in the Kitchen Ergonomics MATERIALS IN THE KITCHEN Floors Cupboard Carcasses Cupboard Doors Benchtop/Worktops Wall Finishes and Splashbacks APPLIANCES AND FITTINGS FOR THE KITCHEN Cooking Cold Storage Cleaning and Recycling Small/Hand-Held Appliances Lighting in the Kitchen KITCHEN BRIEF AND BUDGET ESTIMATES The Kitchen Space Lifestyle Appliance and Fittings Materials Design Services The Budget Contact Directory 71 APPENDICES A INTERPRETING KITCHEN PLANS 72 A1 Work Order and Schedules 73 A2 Kitchen Plans 74 B CONSTRUCTION OF THE KITCHEN 76 B1 Floor Finishes 76 B2 Cupboards 78 B3 Benchtops 82 B4 Plumbing 86 B5 Electrical 87 B6 Installing Appliances and Fittings 88 4 The Domestic Kitchen Handbook Copyright

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