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- CFS 347: Design for Special Needs
- Monday, March 25, 2002
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- Kitchens require three special considerations in barrier-free design:
- wheelchair mobility
- work space comfort
- accessibility to cabinets and storage spaces
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- Space for frontal and parallel
approach to all appliances by a wheelchair: no less than 30" x
48".
- For a U-shaped kitchen there has
to be 60" of space
- L-shaped kitchens are most favorable layout.
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- Dishwasher height: 36",front loading, pull out rack
- Knee space under sinks should be 30" (w) x19" (d)
- Need ample leg room under sinks. Vertical space needed :23.5".
- Hot water pipes should be covered to prevent burns.
- Sinks should be no higher than 34".
- Sink should be at least 30" wide, 6" deep
- Sink should be shallow, only 5" to 6 1/2" deep
- Faucets should be lever type and operable by one hand
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- Appliances should have front mounted controls; consider 34" high
stove.
- Cook top, mix center: the height
should be adjustable between 28", 32" and 36"
- Ovens mounted in tall cabinets w/ side opening door.
- Ovens: 24" from floor – side opening
- Cook top controls should be in front
- Burners, should be staggered
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- Countertops should be adjustable. Suggested heights are 28",
32", and 36“ (32” is preferred)
- 2" max. for support structures or counter top thickness.
- Wall cabinets: should have adjustable shelves and should be 8"
(min.) above countertop.
- Handles on upper cabinets should be mounted 48" from floor and on
lower cabinets 27" above the floor.
- Install pull-out cutting boards, roll-out shelves, and drawers with full
extension glides.
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- Pull out trays or shelves allow better access.
- Pull out boards should have cutouts for mixing bowls.
- Cabinets on wheels are important for transporting food, utensils,
dishes, etc.
- Wheeled cabinets should have finished tops, galley rails around edges.
Two recommended types: Cabinet w/ stacked drawers or w/ shelves holding
garbage container and cleaning equipment.
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- Height of tables or counters should be 28" to 34" above the
floor.
- Tall cabinets can be used for: storage, pantry, wine racks, bins.
- Hardware should be touch latches and U-shaped pulls
- In corner of base cabinet, revolving shelves are best.
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- The side-by-side refrigerator/freezer is considered the most accessible
- Provide a single duplex outlet on the front of the counter preferably
near the stove.
- Telephones: hearing-aid compatible, cord length shall be at least
29" long, and at accessible mounted height.
- Fixed seating: knee spaces at least 2 " high,30" wide &
19" deep.
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Notes
