The Great Outdoors Part 4

Outdoor Kitchen

When the term “outdoor kitchen” is used it can mean anything from a tabletop charcoal grill to a custom built outdoor kitchen setup. For the purpose of this discussion, we will talk about the latter. As with the indoor kitchen, counter top height is restricted to 32” anywhere it is expected that a disable person might use it. So, a prep area that is 32” high should be provided in the cooking and clean up areas to allow easy access. The toe kick should be modified to 9” x 6” and knee space should be provided underneath the cooking and sink areas. It might be necessary to lower the grill surface to 32” to accommodate a wheelchair user as well. The picture to the right illustrates a typical outdoor kitchen. As you can see, the current elevation would make this kitchen difficult to negotiate in a wheelchair. Breath Peace and God's Love.................................