Kitchen & Bath Products and Materials

Refrigerator Installation Considerations

Required door swing/drawer opening dimension verified.
Overall appliance depth (including air space and handles) listed on plans.
Overall width, including air space and countertop overhang dimension, determined before overhead cabinet width size and height specified.
Appliance doors drawn in an open position on the plan to verify walkway clearances.
Ice maker copper water lines/water filter specified.
Trim kits and/or panels have been ordered. Labor to install has been included in estimate.
Special handles ordered for integrated units.
Overall height of integrated appliances with extended design cabinetry face panels engineered and appliance accessory concealment cover panels specified.

Sink Installation Considerations

Number of sink faucet holes and fitting placement has been specified on the plans.
Dishwasher air gap requirements have been met in design.
Method of securing sink to counter surface has been determined:
- Flat rim with stainless steel rim and clip installation.
- Under-mounted sink
- Self-rimming sink, color of caulking to be used between sink and countertop specified
- Integral sink
Storage planned for appliance accessories.

Dishwasher Installation Considerations

Trim kits and/or panels have been ordered. Labor to install has been included in estimate.
Existing water lines and drain location to be reused. New water line to be installed.
Existing dishwasher circuit to be reused. New dishwasher circuit to be added.
Appliance door drawn in an open position on the plan to verify walkway clearances.
Method of securing dishwasher to underside of countertop has been determined and specified.

Trash Compactor Installation Considerations

Trim kits and/or panels have been ordered. Labor to install has been included in estimate.
Existing compactor wiring to be reused. New compactor wiring to be added.
Appliance door drawn in an open position on the plan to verify walkway clearances.

Food Waste Disposer Installation Considerations

Unit to be batch fed or switch operated .
Switch location determined after considering primary user’s handedness.
Switch to be located on wall or countertop .
Waste line no higher than 17 inches on center off the floor.

Drop-in or Free-standing Range Installation Considerations

Gas or electrical requirements:
- Gas Size of existing gas line: ___________
  - Existing gas line to be reused in its existing location.
  - Existing gas line to be relocated.
- Diameter of new gas line required: ___________
- Electric Electrical amperage of existing line: 30 amp 40 amp 50 amp
- Electrical amperage requirement of new appliance: 30 amp 40 amp 50 amp
  - Existing electrical line to be reused in its existing location.
  - Existing electrical line to be relocated.
  - New electrical line to be added.
Drop-in range method of support and distance from floor to bottom of range specified on plans.
Countertop cut-out for drop-in units specified on plans.
Side clearance for drop-in units that have a flange overlapping adjacent cabinetry has been considered in the planning process.
Appliance overall depth, including handles, listed on the plans.
Appliance door drawn in an open position to verify walkway clearances.

Built-in Oven Installation Considerations

Gas or electrical requirements:
- Gas: Size of existing gas line: ______________
  - Existing gas line to be reused in its existing location.
  - Existing gas line to be relocated.
- Diameter of new gas line required: ___________
- Electric: Electrical amperage of existing line: 30 amp 40 amp 50 amp
- Electrical amperage requirement of new appliance: 30 amp 40 amp 50 amp
  - Existing electrical line to be reused in its existing location.
  - Existing electrical line to be relocated.
  - New electrical line to be added.
Countertop overhang treatment against oven cabinet side to: Extend past oven case. Dies into side of special depth oven cabinet.
- Case depth to be: _____________
- Toe kick to be: _____________
All dimensions are included in specifications and plans.
- Overall appliance depth (including handles): ___________
- Appliance height placement in relationship to primary cook’s height: ____________
- Cut-out and overall dimensions: _____________________________
For under-counter installation, manufacturer’s specifications have been verified for minimum cut-out height from the floor.

Cooktop/Rangetop Installation Considerations

Gas or electrical glass top requirements:
- Gas: Size of existing gas line: ____________
  - Existing gas line to be reused in its existing location.
  - Existing gas line to be relocated.
- Diameter of new gas line required: ______________________
Electric
- Electrical amperage of existing line: 30 amp 40 amp 50 amp
- Electrical amperage requirement of new appliance: 30 amp 40 amp 50 amp
  - Existing electrical line to be reused in its existing location.
  - Existing electrical line to be relocated.
  - New electrical line to be added.
Induction glass top requirements:
Electric
- Electrical amperage of existing line: 30 amp 40 amp 50 amp
- Electrical amperage requirement of new appliance: 40 amp 50 amp
  - Existing electrical line to be reused in its existing location.
  - Existing electrical line to be relocated.
  - New electrical line to be added.
  - Are there any special air flow clearance requirements for an induction top? Yes No
  - Can cabinet drawers be ordered below the oven? Yes No
  - Can roll-outs be installed below the cooktop? Yes No
  - All dimensions (cut-out and overall) are listed on the plan. Yes No

Microwave Oven Installation Considerations

Dedicated electrical circuit specified.
Trim kit ordered with appliance. Labor to install trim kit included in estimate.
Microwave oven placement is away from other heat-generating appliances.
Appliance height has been determined in relation to the height of the primary cook for both safety and convenience.
Cut-out and overall dimensions are listed on the plan.

Overhead Hood Ventilation Considerations (Disregard if duct-free ventilation system specified)

Ducting goes through the wall to the exterior, and the vent cap terminates on the exterior wall.
- Ductwork location lands between the studs or requires reframing of the exterior load-bearing wall
- Can the exterior finish material be matched/repaired/replaced? Yes No
- Will the cooking residue being vented to the exterior affect the exterior finish material? Yes No
- Are there any covenants or restrictions that may restrict or eliminate venting through an exterior wall? Yes No
Ducting is on the interior of the kitchen and goes through the ceiling to terminate on the roof.
- Ductwork will land between the floor/ceiling joists or requires reframing of the floor or roof structure
- Will the ductwork be enclosed by a vent cover that matches the hood vent, cabinetry, or drywall? Yes No
- Does the ductwork go through an upper cabinet? Yes No
- Can the cabinet be modified for a duct chase? Yes No
- Will additional cabinet material for a duct cover be ordered and the cabinet modified on site? Yes No
Is there an option for an in-line vent motor? Yes No
- Where can it be accessed? ______________________________________
- Is there enough space for it to be accessed? Yes No
- Can power be brought to that location? Yes No
Is there an option for a roof-mount vent motor? Yes No
- What is the roofing material? ____________________
- Will it accommodate/allow for installation? Yes No
Hood depth in relation to adjacent cabinetry: __________
Hood distance from cooking surface: ____________
Hood width in relationship to cooktop width below: __________

Downdraft/Proximity Ventilation Considerations (Disregard if duct-free ventilation system specified)

Ducting goes directly through the back of the cabinet to the exterior wall, and the vent cap terminates on the exterior wall.
- Ductwork location lands between the studs or requires reframing of the exterior load-bearing wall .
- Can the exterior finish material be matched/repaired/replaced? Yes No
- Will the cooking residue being vented to the exterior affect the exterior finish material? Yes No
- Are there any covenants or restrictions that may restrict or eliminate venting through an exterior wall? Yes No
Ducting goes directly through the floor to the exterior wall, and the vent cap terminates on the exterior wall.
- Ductwork will run between the floor joists to the exterior wall or requires reframing of the floor structure
- Is there access below the floor joists (crawl space) for the ductwork to run with minimal turns to the exterior wall? Yes No
- Is there finished living space below the kitchen? Yes No
- Will the ceiling need to be repaired to accommodate the downdraft system? Yes No

Cabinet Modification Considerations for Downdraft Ventilation

Design solution requires a deeper cabinet (26–27 inches for the downdraft unit installation? (Include additional cabinet material and labor to trim the interior of the cabinet after the downdraft unit has been installed.)
Floor is concrete slab construction.
- Vent the downdraft out the back of the cabinet and through an exterior side wall.
- If code permits, consider a duct-free appliance.

Duct Path Installation Considerations

Size of duct piping required: _____________________
Length of duct path from ventilation system to exterior termination point: _________________
Number of elbow turns along duct path: ________ Space between the elbow turns: _________________
Ventilating unit’s (free air pressure) CFM rating: __________________
Is a make-up air system required by your building/HVAC codes? Yes No