What is ISO 3055 - Coordinating sizes of kitchen equipment about?
ISO 3055 is an international standard that covers coordinating sizes of kitchen equipment, enabling the standardization of installations for integration in kitchens.
ISO 3055 specifies dimensions for the height, width and depth of kitchen units and worktops. Additionally, it defines the space for integrating appliances, such as sink units, ovens, refrigerators, in kitchens.
Note 1: ISO 3055 does not apply to customized kitchens.
Note 2: ISO 3055 does not apply to kitchens for commercial use (e.g. in hotels, restaurants, and hospitals).
Who is ISO 3055 - Coordinating sizes of kitchen equipment for?
ISO 3055 on coordinating sizes of kitchen equipment applies to:
- Manufacturers of kitchen equipment
- Dealers and importers of kitchen equipment
- Testing houses and labs for kitchen equipment
- Regulatory bodies
- Interior planners
Why should you use ISO 3055 - Coordinating sizes of kitchen equipment?
The purpose of standardization of kitchen equipment is to allow components to be combined in arrangements, which are harmonious and rational, due to the account being taken of ergonomic and economic considerations.
ISO 3055 provides users guidance on the following aspects:
- Sizes of component parts
- The specific areas of each item of equipment, taking into account the possibility of their complete or partial overlapping
- Location of pipes (water, gas, drainage, electricity)
- Combinations of components
ISO 3055 has been prepared according to the principles of modular coordination in the building. In ISO 3055, attention is drawn to the fact that there can be national or regional regulations concerning the supply of services (e.g. gas, electricity, water).
In ISO 3055, attention is also drawn to the fact that there can be national or regional regulations/guidelines to cater for people with special needs.
With obedience and compliance to ISO 3055, users can develop an effective framework for coordinating sizes of kitchen equipment, ensuring stable operability and compatibility with existing systems in kitchens.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS ISO 3055:2021 supersedes ISO 3055:1985, which is now withdrawn.
- Specification of the scope
- Terms and definitions of kitchen furniture and appliances added
- Normative references revised
- Requirements for the coordinating sizes (height, width and depth) of kitchen units and appliances are given in more detail
- Annexes A and B deleted
