Why


Should You Hire An NKBA- Certified Designer?


The hallmark for kitchen and bath professionals, NKBA certification is based on continuing Professional Development, in-depth testing, and extensive industry experience.


NKBA-certified designers are nationally recognized as experts in the NKBA


An NKBA Certified Designer


Can Immediately Identify: A. Door interference


No entry door should interfere with the safe operation of appliances.


B. Work aisle


A clear floor space of at least 30" by 48" should be provided at each appliance.


C. Seating clearance


A 36" high counter should incorporate a minimum of 15" of clear knee space.


D. Countertop edges


Recommend clipped or rounded corners. E. Traffic through work triangle


No work triangle leg should intersect an island. No major traffic pattern should cross through the work triangle.


F. Dishwasher placement


Provide at least 21" of standing space between the edge of the dishwasher and countertop frontage placed at a right angle to the dishwasher.


G. Cooking surface landing area Include a minimum of 12" of landing area on one side of a cooking surface.


18 NKBA ANNUAL MEMBER DIRECTORY 2018


Kitchen & Bath Planning Guidelines with Access Standards, which recognize the importance of consumer health, safety and welfare in kitchen and bath design.


Certified designers have demonstrated a thorough knowledge of residential construction, and mechanical and electrical systems through NKBA standard examinations. The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) has been the premiere association for kitchen and bath professionals for the past 50 years. The NKBA has been offering certification programs since 1968, with stringent certification standards that continue to earn the respect of both professionals and consumers.


Contact any NKBA member in this directory for more information about design, updating, remodeling or new construction for your kitchen or bath and all parts of your home. Or you can visit the local NKBA California Capital Chapter’s website at www.sacnkba.org.


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