Sunday, February 17, 2013

Millwork: Tips & Tricks


Requirements & Codes:

These are provided, but can't hurt to know 'em. We learned this in design school and in our careers thus far.
  • 36" standing height counter
  • 30-34" ADA height counter
  • 27" clear height from floor to underside of counter
  • 30" wide clear space below counter
  • 30"x48" clear floor space at accessible counter
  • Locate a required sink by hot/cold water & plumbing lines
  • Label exposed pipes to be wrapped/insulated
  • 4" high/deep toe kick standard 
  • 9" high and 6" deep toe kick ADA
  • Accessible = Barrier-Free
  • Accessible wall-mounted controls (light switches, outlets, etc) @ 15" - 44" AFF
  • Outlets WITHIN 36" of a water source must be GFI
  • Upper open shelves above a counter must not exceed 44"
I drew a little study card for myself. 
TIPS:
  • Simplify your elevation; capture the most information - ideally half of your elevation is standard and half is ADA
  • Call out / label everything (upper cabinets, base cabinets, toe-kick, counter, apron, etc.)
  • Include a dimension showing the intended depth of the counter (24") even though it's drawn for you to scale. 
  • Don't forget to label at least (2) finish materials in detail
  • Leave space for important dimensions
  • Label all mounting heights with: @ # " AFF
  • Meet the criteria rather than your most beautiful design intent
  • Place elevation tags on plan
  • Place section tag in elevation
  • Make your section as detailed as possible, right down to the joinery
  • Read the directions thoroughly and check off each requirement as you accomplish it
  • Refer to Section 5.0 and 7.0 of the BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS
Happy Detailing,
Carolyn
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4 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 13, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Thanks for this post. I wish that the Millwork scene in Vancouver would shape up a bit. Thanks again.

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  2. MarkSeptember 15, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    I have note, You measured the height of standard base cabinets 31 in to the rim edge and in the same time the accesible counter height is 32, And the later seems to be lower, Thanks

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    1. Carolyn | The NCIDQ DiariesSeptember 15, 2013 at 6:32 PM

      I'm not sure what you mean, but as long as the counter top falls between 30-34" it is compliant. If my underside of the counter is roughly 31" and the counter is 1 1/2" thick, the surface would sit at 32.5". Does that make sense? Either way - just stay in the limits and you're good!

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    2. Carolyn | The NCIDQ DiariesSeptember 15, 2013 at 6:35 PM

      Ok, so I'm not seeing any "31" but 27" is minimum clear height below the counter. This applies if you have an apron.

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