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The Basis of Design (BOD) specifies performance criteria and provides sample products for your reference. The sample products noted are not required to be used in new construction projects as long as alternate products meet all the necessary criteria.
Finish: White or Black; Color to be determined by architect, POAH Design + Building Performance Dept., or match existing. All appliances must match.
Volume:
Non-family Units: 17.5 cubic feet minimum or match existing.
Family Units: 21 cubic feet or match existing.
Width: 30” minimum width, or match existing.
Energy Star Rated: Required.
Self-Defrosting: Required.
No water/ice dispensers.
No ice makers.
No side-by-side doors.
Reversible hinges required.
Refrigerators in ADA units must be ADA compliant.
100% of the fresh food space below 54 inches
50% of the freezer space below 54 inches
Controls must be below 54 inches
This sample product is not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.
Whirlpool
30-inch Wide
18.2 cu. ft.
Top Freezer
Manufacturer Number:
WRT108FFDM
ADA Compliant
Finish: White or Black; Color to be determined by architect, POAH Design + Building Performance Dept., or match existing. All appliances must match.
Volume: 4.5 cubic feet minimum or match existing.
Width: 30” minimum width or match existing.
Electric ranges preferred.
Gas ranges are a fire hazard and introduce harmful fumes into the dwelling unit.
When replacing gas ranges, confirm possibility of converting to electric.
Do not use "self-cleaning" ranges.
This sample product is not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.
GE
30-inch
Manufacturer Number:
JBS460DMWW
ADA Compliant
This sample product is not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.
Whirlpool
30-inch
Gas Range
Manufacturer Number:
WFG320M0BW
ADA Compliant
Broan
Reversible Backsplash
Almond
SP300108
(To be installed on wall behind stove)
Finish: White or Black; Color to be determined by architect, POAH Design + Building Performance Dept., or match existing. All appliances must match.
Width: 30” minimum width or match existing.
Coordinate cabinetry shop drawings with product choice.
Product to meet ADA standards; Architect to verify mounting height/ location meets ADA standards.
Electric cooktops preferred.
This sample product is not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.
GE
30-inch
Built-in Electric Cooktop
Manufacturer Number:
JP3030TJWW
ADA compliant if installed per ADA guidelines.
This sample product is not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.
Whirlpool
30-inch
Gas Cooktop
Manufacturer Number:
W3CG3014XW
ADA compliant if installed per ADA guidelines.
Finish: White or Black; Color to be determined by architect, POAH Design + Building Performance Dept., or match existing. All appliances must match.
If at all possible, range hood should vent to exterior:
In new construction, drawings should show the range hood exhausting to the exterior.
In rehabs, this should be designed and bid as an add alternate.
Width: 30" minimum, or match existing.
Energy Star Rated: Required.
All range hoods must receive StoveTop FireStop® Rangehood Fire Extinguishers.
Extinguishers must fit within the depth of rangehood without being noticeably visible.
These sample products are not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.
Air King
30" Vented Range Hood
3-1/4" x 10" Vent
100/250 CFM
Manufacturer Number:
ESQZ2308
Broan
30" Vented Range Hood
7" Round Vent
190 CFM
Manufacturer Number:
423001
This sample product is not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.
Broan
Non-Vented Range Hood
Manufacturer Number:
413001
StoveTop
FireStop Rangehood
Height: 3.5"
Diameter: 3.4"
Manufacturer Number:
675-3D
Attaches under range hoods.
StoveTop
FireStop Microhood
Height: 2.2"
Width: 3.9"
Length: 13.9"
Manufacturer Number:
677-1 (Black), 677-2 (White)
Attaches under microwave.
EXAMPLE OF NON-CONFORMING FIRESTOP INSTALLATION:
Firestops should be concealed within depth of range hood, and hidden in plain sight.
Finish: White or Black; Color to be determined by architect, POAH Design + Building Performance Dept., or match existing. All appliances must match.
If at all possible, microwave should vent to exterior:
In new construction, drawings should show the microwave exhausting to the exterior.
In rehabs, this should be designed and bid as an add alternate.
Width: 30" minimum or match existing.
All over-the-range microwaves must be able to receive StoveTop FireStop® Microhood Fire Extinguishers without the unit being noticeably visible.
These sample products are not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.
Whirlpool
30" Vented Microwave
1.7 Cubic Feet
220 CFM
Exhaust vented to exterior (preferred) or recirculated
Manufacturer Number:
MH1170XSQ
Frigidaire
30" Vented Microwave
1.8 Cubic Feet
300 CFM
Exhaust vented to exterior (preferred) or recirculated
Manufacturer Number:
FFMV1846VW
StoveTop
FireStop Microhood
Height: 2.2"
Width: 3.9"
Length: 13.9"
Manufacturer Number:
677-1 (Black), 677-2 (White)
Attaches under microwave.
Finish: White or Black; Color to be determined by architect, POAH Design + Building Performance Dept., or match existing. All appliances must match.
Volume: Minimum 4 cubic feet or match existing.
Coordinate cabinetry shop drawings with product choice.
Product to meet ADA standards; Architect to verify mounting height/ location meets ADA standards.
Electric wall oven preferred.
This sample product is not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.
GE
27-inch width
Electric Single Standard Wall
Manufacturer Number:
JKS3000DNWW
This sample product is not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.
Whirlpool
27-inch width
Single Wall Oven
Manufacturer Number:
WOS51EC7AW
Finish: White or Black; Color to be determined by architect, POAH Design + Building Performance Dept., or match existing. All appliances must match.
Width: 24” minimum width or match existing.
Energy Star Rated: Required.
All dishwashers to be built-in to cabinetry/ counter assembly.
Coordinate cabinetry shop drawings with product choice.
These sample products are not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.
Whirlpool
24-inch
Built-in Dishwasher
Manufacturer Number: WDF550SAFW
GE
24-inch
Built-in Dishwasher
Manufacturer Number:
GSD3300DWW
Confirm electrical supply can accommodate new air conditioning unit.
Energy Star: Required.
AC unit must fit through-wall sleeve.
Through-wall sleeve to slope to exterior.
All through-wall AC Units should be covered in Winter w/ interior plastic cover. See AC Cover Spec for more information:
AC Unit should be sized appropriately per energy star's guidelines:
This sample product is not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.
LG
12,000 BTU, 115 Volt
Window Air Conditioner
Energy Star
Manufacturer Number:
LW1216ER
Front loaded for easy ADA accessibility.
Energy Star Rated: Required.
This sample product is not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.
Samsung
4.5 Cu Ft
Full Size Front Load Washer
ENERGY STAR
Manufacturer Number:
WF45T6000AW
Front loaded for easy ADA accessibility.
High Efficiency: Required.
These sample products are not required to be used in new construction projects as long as the specified product(s) complies with the criteria noted above.
GE
7.8 Cubic Foot Vented
High-Efficiency Gas Dryer
Manufacturer Number:
GFD55GSSNWW
LG
4.2 Cubic Foot Heat Pump
Manufacturer Number:
DLHC1455W
LG
7.4 Cubic Foot Vented
High-Efficiency Electric Dryer
Manufacturer Number:
DLE3400W