The ideal benchtop height (in relation to your height) is just below the elbow. When considering the benchtop height, it should be designed for the cook to work without raising the hand above the elbow. Heavy equipment should be stored near floor level. You should consider items to be stored at the first or last place of use. Store regularly used items between eye and hip level.ġ800 mm (71″) from the floor is considered to be the maximum safe storage height. Rule 29 - Storage Of Regularly Used Items In The Kitchen If there are two cooks and you don’t have 2 separate 900 mm (36″) wide preparation areas, a consolidated area of 1500 mm (59″) wide is good. Rule 28 - Kitchen Preparation Area For Two Cooks Likewise, the serving area should be a minimum of 900 mm (36″) width. Rule 27 - Kitchen Serving Area Dimensions The preparation area should be a minimum of 900 mm (36″) in width. Rule 26 - Kitchen Preparation Area Dimensions Rule 25 - Kitchen Fire Extinguisher And Fire BlanketĬonsider installing a fire extinguisher and fire blanket which is easily accessible in the kitchen.
Smoke detectors should be installed in the appropriate location for the type used. To prevent appliances (i.e dishwashers etc) projecting past the countertop you must place the services in a cabinet beside the appliance. Rule 23 - Kitchen Appliance Services PlacementĬonsideration to the location of services requires careful planning. If this is not possible then a benchtop within 1200 mm (47″) of the fridge is OK (except where this crosses a major walkway).
Rule 22 - Refrigerator Benchtop Landing SpaceĪ minimum of 400 mm (16″) landing space is required on the door opening side of a fridge. The height of the microwave (base) above the floor should be between 900 mm (36″) and 1250 mm (49″). Rule 21 - Microwave Height Above The Floor Try and keep the microwave within the most active part of the kitchen.
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