AS 4386:2018 pdf free.Cabinetry in the built-in environment- Commercial and domestic.
6.3.4 Worktop materials Where plastic laminated worktops are used they shall be manufactured from moisture resistant board substrate and covered with a high-pressure laminate in accordance with the ISO 4586 series. The underside of the worktop immediately above and extending for a distance of 150 mm either side of the dishwasher (where fitted) shall be sealed with with a flexible mould resistant, waterproofed sealant to reduce the ingress of moisture. Other materials such as natural stone, solid resin-based surface material, tiles or painted surfaces when specified, shall be in accordance with the relevant Australian or New Zealand Standard, and be installed by licensed or qualified installers, where applicable. 6.3.5 Openings in worktops The position of the built-in opening and its distance to adjacent vertical and horizontal surfaces shall be in accordance with the requirements specified by AS/NZS 5601.1, the manufacturer’ s installation instructions or the following requirements, whichever is the greatest: (a) For combustible worktops, the hob height of a gas stove shall be not less than 10 mm higher than the adjacent worktop. (b) The minimum horizontal distance between cooktop elements or burners and combustible material shall be 600 mm. (c) The minimum vertical distance from the periphery of any hotplate element or burner to a combustible surface shall be 300 mm. The distance may be reduced to 200 mm where the combustible surface has been protected in accordance with AS/NZS 5601.1.
10 PRE-INSTALLATION To avoid unnecessary modification to the cabinets, plumbing and other services should be planned and roughed-in to be compatible with the layout of the cabinets/assembly. Locations of existing electrical, gas and water supply services shall be identified in order to avoid them when fixing. Sufficient space shall be provided for the installation of these services in accordance with AS/NZS 3000, AS/NZS 5601.1, AS/NZS 3500 (series). In planning the layout, allowance should be made for the thickness of any proposed surface finishes on return walls (see the example at Figure 2). NOTE: Where cabinets are placed hard up against return walls, such surface finishes may interfere with the opening of doors and drawers (see Figure 3). Plastering, preparation for floor tiling and similar wet-work should be completed before beginning the installation of cabinets. NOTE: Refer to the manufacturer’s installation instructions for drying times of plastering, tiling and other wet products. Check that all required cabinetry components have been delivered to the site and that they are stored off the ground. A lternatively, cabinetry components may be stored on some form of protective covering that minimizes damage to them or the floor. The finished faces of the components should be protected from damage. Where site modification or alteration is needed to accommodate service pipes, ducts or other structural features, the modification shall not affect the structural integrity of the cabinet or cabinets. Where doubt exists, advice should be sought from the manufacturer.AS 4386 pdf download.