Adjustable-height table tops, cupboards, etc are fitted with a safety mechanism that stops them when they meet resistance, such as for example the legs of a wheelchair user, a kitchen appliance or equipment on the table top. There must be a safety distance of at least 25 mm from table top to the wall when it is mounted in a corner or between table top sections mounted in extension to each other. - Hobs and sinks must be insulated underneath to prevent burns to knees and thighs.

- Installations and pipes must also be insulated and covered to prevent burns to knees and feet.

- Provide extra space e.g. by refrigerators and ovens.

- They also provide extra work space in a small kitchen.

- Bracket handles on cupboard doors are light and easy to operate.

- Cupboard doors should be no wider than 300 mm, so as not to take up too much space in the room when they are open. Hinges must open 180º. Alternatively, sliding doors may be used.

- The shelves should be approx. 300 mm deep.

- Drawer fittings with full extension and automatic closing.

- There should be adequate all round lighting in the kitchen and at the individual workstations.

- Plugs for fixed kitchen appliances (coffee machines, etc) should be placed on the rear wall. Plugs for small appliances should be within comfortable reach.

- For aesthetic and safety reasons, wiring should be sunk in the wall, or concealed behind kitchen inventory.

- Electrical wiring and installations must comply with national statutory requirements.