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NKBA DRAWING STANDARDS – KITCHEN DESIGN – updated Nov 09

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A3 paper used
Border (line) drawn around the edge of the page
Witness lines or arrows on measurements
Drawing centred approximately on page (looks good)
No ball point pen (pencil or inked)
Lettering and numeral easy to read
Numeral in two directions (horizontal and read from right)
Lettering in two directions (horizontal and read from right)
Scale given (usually 1:20 or 1:25)
Design Consultant’s name on each page
Client’s name, address and phone on each page
Number each sheet for the job (ie 1of 5, 2 of 5 etc.)
Any details/cross sections required usually 1:10

FLOOR PLAN
Site walls shown clearly- 2 parallel lines that can be inked in
Walls removed shown correctly (Dash - longer than for hidden detail)
Label new walls
Adjacent rooms labelled
House doors – show thickness of door
- show opening method – slide – length of door within wall cavity
- swing - door 90o curved dash line for door swing
Windows shown clearly and correctly including architraves if applicable
Dash line for cabinets under benches
Dash line for hidden objects – eg cabinet/ cooktop hidden by rangehood
Dimensions shown outside plan if possible
Measurements in correct order – base, tall/wall, site breakdown (doors/windows), overall
No centrelines required on floor plan
Dimensions tally overall units shown
Arrows with letter to show and coincide with elevations in a logical order
Scale (usually 1:20 or 1:25)
Show section line where cabinetry has been bisected
Tolerance allowed when fitting between two walls
Voids labelled and dimensioned – not hashed
Appliances shown with crossed lines (dashed where under object)
Show end panels (show ends, viewed ends), packers and carcass ends clearly
Seating area suitable (as per client brief) and detailed
Show indication of flooring
Show corner unit hardware if necessary
Working triangle shown as long dashed lines, each leg dimensioned with the total distance noted
No cabinet drawers or door swings shown
Cabinet descriptions/labels to be placed either within or outside cabinetry or a mix of both
Label hinging and bi-fold doors on side of hinge – eg benchtop bi-fold benchtop pantry /R

GOOD PLANNING
Good work flow
Clearances (for appliances, pullouts, handles etc) and packers
Safe and efficient
Access wide enough (allowance for doors/drawers opening into access way)
Space between benches wide enough
Conforms to local body regulations

WORK TRIANGLE
To each main appliance shown – drawn to edge of bench and centre of appliance
No traffic through (except to fridge)
Total for all three legs less than or equal to 7900mm (noted on floor plan)
Triangle not interrupted by island unit (or not more than 300mm)

BENCH/LANDING SPACE
To each side of hob (or stove)
To each side of sink(s)
On handle side of fridge
Beside oven
Below, above or beside microwave/steamer/coffee machine
At least one clear space allowed that would be suitably large enough for
preparation, baking or serving
Seating area allows 600mm width per person

ELEVATIONS
Scale – 1:20 or 1:25
Each elevation labelled A, B, C, D etc to coincide with arrows on floor plan
Site walls shown clearly including scotia and skirting if relevant
Windows and doors drawn (with architraves if applicable)
Note ceiling height
Height under window
Head height of window
Heights of all cabinets shown including rangehood and microwave
Shelves shown in all cabinets – single dashed line
- dimension height of fixed shelves only (labelled)
- note adjustable shelves (adj)
Return cabinets in corners shown as hatched (toe space to back of all cabinets)
Draw recognisable appliances - integrated appliances shown with dashed line
– supplement with appliance schedule
Rangehood ducting shown or specified
Correct work heights (consider door opening of microwave)
Voids detailed (hatched away from toe space) and measurement included
Sink with plumbing, Waste disposal, and hobs which protrude below the bench into cabinets (watch for partitions) shown with dashed lines
Any details or cross sections detailed at an appropriate labelled scale
Witness lines or arrows on dimension lines
Lettering and numbers in one direction only
Visible power points and switches drawn to scale; in position as shown on electrical plan

APPLIANCES
Appliances well placed, not clashing
Dishwasher correct position for sink, china and hob (or stove); good work flow
Correct position and height of rangehood or downdraft
Shows ducting to exterior – drawn or written clearly
Microwave at correct height – check drop down doors
Ventilation allowed for oven, fridge, cooktop, convection microwave, induction hob
If gas hob specified, are gas regulations adhered to (fire retardant wall etc)
Is gas supply specified (Natural Gas or LPG)
Waste disposal drawn to scale if specified

SPECIFICATION SHEET
All sections completed adequately
Appliances detailed fully
Provision for technology – data input, cabling

STORAGE
Convenience of storage
Adequacy of storage
Rubbish
Foods – everyday close to where used and bulk storage
Vegetable storage
Cutlery (near dishwasher and serving area)
Crockery (near dishwasher and serving area)
Pots, casseroles, baking dishes, bowls,
Utensils near where used
Platters and serving dishes
Glasses (everyday and good)
Alcohol, drinks
Chopping boards
Trays for serving
Roasting dishes, oven trays
Tea towels
Small appliances

BECHTOP PLAN
All dimensions shown
Brand and model of sinks and appliances shown clearly
Position and mounting of sink and hobs – cut outs shown
Dimensions of cutouts (or actual items) for sink, hob clearly indicated
Holes required for taps, water filter, air switch, power points etc
Edge finishing details and where required
Indication of any finishing of areas visible from underneath or side
Joins indicated and type noted, also site or factory join
Upstands shown clearly
Legend
Scaled cross-section detail
Indication of template requirement
Access to site and room indicated
Grain direction indicated

MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL/LIGHTING PLAN
Room and cabinet dimensions shown- label necessary cabinets
Centre lines to appliances, tap centre, centre of sink unit dimensioned on inner line
General lighting – included and sufficient
Task lighting – included and sufficient
All lights are switched in a suitable place
All appliances have appropriate electrical supply, water supply and waste pipes
Isolating switches indicated and appropriate
Wires and switches to appropriate appliances
Switches shown on elevations – appropriate heights
Position of switches on glass splashback – clearances
Gas supply noted
Ventilation and ducting included
Electrical ratings for appliances noted
Home automation requirements – data input, cabling, touch screens

PRESENTATION
Neatness
Setting out
Professionalism