- (1) Height. - The height of a kitchen measured from the surface of the floor to the lowest point in the ceiling (bottom slab) shall not be less than 2.6 metres except for the portion to accommodate floor trap of the upper floor.(2)Size. - The area of a kitchen where separate dining area is provided, shall be not less than 5.0 square metres and with a minimum width of 1.8 metres. Where there is a separate store, the area of the kitchen, may be reduced to 4.5 square metres. A kitchen, which is intended for use as a dining area also, shall have a floor area of not less than 7.5 square metres with a minimum width of 2.1 metres.(3)Other requirements. - Every room to be used as kitchen shall have,-(a)unless separately provided in a pantry, means for the washing of kitchen utensils which shall lead directly or through a sink to a grated and trapped connection to the waste pipe;(b)an impermeable floor;(c)a flue, if found necessary; and(d)a window or ventilator or opening of size not less than as specified in note 3 sub-rule (3) of Rule 80.
