CKD Kitchen Design Planning & Layout 2

Question 1

Per NKBA guidelines, what is the recommended maximum total length of the three legs of the work triangle?

Accepted Answer

26 feet

Answer

NKBA recommends the sum of the three work triangle legs not exceed 26 feet.

Question 2

What is the recommended length range for each individual leg of the work triangle?

Accepted Answer

4 to 9 feet

Answer

Each leg should be no less than 4 feet and no more than 9 feet.

Question 3

A client's kitchen design has two cooks working at the same time. What minimum work aisle width does NKBA recommend?

Accepted Answer

48 inches

Answer

Work aisles for multiple cooks should be at least 48 inches wide.

Question 4

How far into an island or peninsula may a work triangle leg intersect, per NKBA?

Accepted Answer

No more than 12 inches

Answer

No triangle leg should cross an island or peninsula by more than 12 inches.

Question 5

Which layout is generally least able to accommodate a separate second work triangle for a two-cook household?

Accepted Answer

One-wall kitchen

Answer

A one-wall layout places all work centers on a single wall, leaving no room for a second triangle.

CKD - Certified Kitchen Designer Practice Test