NKBA Design Competition - Plan & Elevation Checklist

Please see below guidelines of what to include (but not limited to)  on the plans and elevations.  

Overall 

  • Clear plans and elevations that clearly show the"story" of the space - not clutter and too many dimensions (i.e. we don't need the dimensions of every cabinet)?
  • The drawings are NOT installation drawings
  • No company or designer identifying information to be on any of the drawings, design statement or photographs

General

  • Scale indicated on the all drawings.
  • Notation for the GFI receptable outlets near sinks/bathrooms
  • Receptacle outlets on island/penisula clearly indicated - if not clear on the drawings, then notations are required
  • Appliance locations clearly indicated - if not clear on the drawings, then notations are required
  • Notations of interesting elements that are not clear on the drawings (i.e. hidden outlets, hidden charging stations etc.)
  • A reflected ceiling plan and/or an electrical plan is optional and is not necessary or required - if not included, notations need to be on the drawins to explain certain elements.

Dimensions

  • Overall and relevant dimensions are required.
  • Centre lines for appliances and plumbing locations
  • Walkway/traffic clearance dimensions (i.e. distance from island countertop to perimeter countertop)
  • Elevations need height dimensions w/ceiling height
  • Heights of appliances (i.e. height of built in ovens aff)
  • Clearance between cooking surface and underside of hood vent
  • Clearance between cooking surface and underside of upper cabinet/hood enclosure
  • If cabinet/millwork/walls above or beside a cooking surface is under the clearance to a combustible surface as outlined by the OBC, then a notation is required as to the material used to ensure compliance is met
  • Clearance between countertop and underside of upper cabinets
  • BONUS POINT - indicate location of fire extinguisher in kitchen