What is the recommended height for a kitchen worktop?

The coordinating height for kitchen worktops and sinks is generally 900 mm (Table 1).

What is the standard coordinating size for a single bed?

A common coordinating size for a single bed is 900 mm x 1900 mm (Annex B).

What is the minimum clearance recommended in front of a water closet (WC)?

A clear space of at least 750 mm should be provided in front of the WC pan (Annex A).

What is the purpose of this standard?

To provide a rationalized and coordinated system of dimensions for furniture, fixtures, and equipment to ensure they fit within buildings designed using modular coordination principles.

IS 7564

: 2000

Recommendations for co-ordination of dimensions in buildings-Arrangement of building components and assemblies, Part 2: Functional group 2 External envelope

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This standard (Part 2) provides recommendations for modular coordination of dimensions for a building's external envelope. It establishes a grid-based system using a basic module of 100 mm to guide the positioning and sizing of components like walls, columns, doors, and windows. The primary goal is to facilitate the use of standardized and prefabricated components, improving design efficiency and construction accuracy.

Recommendations for co-ordination of dimensions in buildings-Arrangement of building components and assemblies, Part 2: Functional group 2 External envelope

Quick Reference Values

Coordinating height for kitchen worktops and sinks900 mm

Coordinating depth for kitchen base units600 mm

Minimum clear space in front of WC pan750 mm

Coordinating width for a single bed900 mm

Coordinating length for a single bed1900 mm

Coordinating size for bath tub1700 mm x 750 mm

Practical Notes

Primarily used by architects and interior designers during the space planning and layout design phase.

Following these dimensional guidelines helps ensure ergonomic clearances and functional arrangements, preventing common layout mistakes.

The code is crucial for standardizing component sizes, which facilitates prefabrication and efficient use of building information models (BIM).