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    AS/NZS 4386.1:1996

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    Domestic kitchen assemblies Kitchen units

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF 1 User, PDF 3 Users, PDF 5 Users, PDF 9 Users

    Superseded date:  29-06-2018

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  05-07-1996

    Publisher:  Standards Australia

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    Specifies the minimum requirements for the construction, durability, safety, ergonomics, strength, coordination of services and choice of components of fitted kitchen assemblies for use in domestic applications. This Standard is also applicable to small offices, holiday apartments, units and similar non-commercial applications. It is designed for use by manufacturers, builders, consumers, specifiers and regulatory authorities.

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    This Standard specifies the minimum requirements for the construction, durability, safety, ergonomics, strength, coordination of services and choice of components of fitted kitchen assemblies for use in domestic applications. This Standard is also applicable to small offices, holiday apartments, units and similar non-commercial applications. It is designed for use by manufacturers, builders, consumers, specifiers and regulatory authorities.NOTES:1 Alternative methods for determining compliance with this Standard are given in Appendix A.2 Appendix B includes details for the ergonomic considerations of kitchen designs.3 For kitchen units for people with disabilities, users of this Standard should also consult AS 1428.2 and AS 4299.4 This Standard is primarily intended for Class 1, 2, 3 and a Class 4 part building as defined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA), but may also include Class 5 and 6.

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    Committee BD-089
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Standards Australia
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    Under Revision

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    First published as AS/NZS 4386.1:1996.

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    AS/NZS 2269:1994 Plywood - Structural
    AS/NZS 4387.3:1996 Domestic kitchen assemblies - Methods of test Determination of strength of shelf supports
    AS 2458-1982 Hardboard
    AS 1428.2-1992 Design for access and mobility Enhanced and additional requirements - Buildings and facilities (Reconfirmed 2015)
    AS/NZS 1859.2(INT):2001 Reconstituted wood-based panels - Specifications Dry-processed fibreboard
    AS/NZS 4387.9:1996 Domestic kitchen assemblies - Methods of test Determination of resistance to downward static load on drawers and other runner-supported items
    AS/NZS 4387.12:1996 Domestic kitchen assemblies - Methods of test Determination of retention of the bottom surface of drawers
    AS/NZS 4387.10:1996 Domestic kitchen assemblies - Methods of test Determination of slam open of drawers
    AS/NZS 2269:2004 Plywood - Structural
    AS 2131-1987 Adhesives - For bonding decorative thermoset laminates (contact adhesives)
    AS 2548-1982 Battery chargers for lead-acid traction batteries - Performance requirements
    AS 2754.1-1985 Adhesives for timber and timber products - Adhesives for plywood manufacture
    AS 1399-1990 Guide to AS 1199 - Sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes
    AS 2924-1987 Decorative thermosetting laminated sheets
    AS 1199-1988 Sampling procedures and tables for inspection by attributes
    HB 18.28-2005 Conformity assessment - Guidance on a third-party certification system for products
    AS 4299-1995 Adaptable housing
    AS/NZS 4387.7:1996 Domestic kitchen assemblies - Methods of test Determination of slam shut of hinged doors
    AS/NZS 4387.6:1996 Domestic kitchen assemblies - Methods of test Determination of slam open of hinged doors
    AS/NZS 1859.1(INT):2001 Reconstituted wood-based panels - Specifications Particleboard
    AS/NZS 4387.8:1996 Domestic kitchen assemblies - Methods of test Determination of wear and fatigue of hinged doors
    AS 1939-1990 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical equipment (IP Code)
    AS/NZS 3108:1994 Approval and test specification - Particular requirements for isolating transformers and safety isolating transformers
    AS/NZS 4387.13:1996 Domestic kitchen assemblies - Methods of test Determination of wear and fatigue of drawers, sliding shelves and runners
    AS/NZS 4387.14:1996 Domestic kitchen assemblies - Methods of test Determination of strength of handles
    AS 3137-1992 Approval and test specification - Luminaires (lighting fittings)
    AS/NZS 4387.2:1996 Domestic kitchen assemblies - Methods of test Determination of shelf deflection
    AS/NZS 4387.1:1996 Domestic kitchen assemblies - Methods of test Determination of strength of carcass and underframe
    AS/NZS 4387.15:1996 Domestic kitchen assemblies - Methods of test Determination of the strength of support frames for wall attachment devices
    AS/NZS 4387.4:1996 Domestic kitchen assemblies - Methods of test Determination of the strength of worktops and bottom surfaces
    AS/NZS 4387.5:1996 Domestic kitchen assemblies - Methods of test Determination of strength of hinged doors
    AS 2754.2-1991 Adhesives for timber and timber products - Polymer emulsion adhesives
    AS/NZS 4387.11:1996 Domestic kitchen assemblies - Methods of test Determination of slam shut of drawers
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