Thank you for viewing our Bath Counter design resource area. Federal Brace produces the highest quality metal counter support brackets in the kitchen and bath market. As innovators in the area of bath counter support, Federal Brace also wants to make your whole bath counter project easier.

Our Bath Counter Design Resource area gives some bath design recommendations related to counter design and installation. These recommendations are based on bath design specifications listed within the National Kitchen and Bath Association's Bath planning guidlelines with access standards found at www.nkba.org.

These bath counter design recommendations are provided as helpful information in your bath counter planning. All local and state codes as well as national laws relating to bath counter design should be checked to ensure your plans meet specified requirements. In specific instances where weight baring is an issue we suggest consulting with a design engineer on site. Federal Brace makes no warranty with respect to the information provided. Nor does Federal Brace assume any liability related to the used of such information.

Bath Clear Space

It is recommended that 30" clearance should be provided between all bath fixtures, counter or obstacle from edge to edge. For access standards a minimum clear floor space of 30" x 48" is recommended at each bath fixture. Seating area should be planned for at the lavatory. This seating area should have at least 36" wide x 27" high x 8" deep clearance. Refer to the NKBA Bath Planning Guidelines for more information.

Bath Lavatory Placement

Single Bath Lavatory Configuration - A minimum distance of 20" is recommended between the centerline of the bath lavatory and other fixtures or obstacles. For more information on visit NKBA Bath Planning Guidelines.

Double Bath Lavatory Configuration - A minimum distance of 36" is recommended between the centerlines of two lavatories and 20" from any obstacles to the centerline of either lavatory. Check out the NKBA Bath Planning Guidelines for more information.

Bath Lavatory Height

The recommended height for a bath lavatory ranges from 32" to 43". Refer to the NKBA Bath Planning Guidelines for more information.

Bath Counter Edges

Bath counter edges should be clipped or rounded. For more information visit the NKBA Bath Planning Guidelines.

For a complete review of all Kitchen and Bath planning guidelines with access standards visit National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA).