06 Woods, Plastics & Composites

CABINETS – SCOPE ITEMS

1. Buy specific duration for samples and shop drawings.
2. Verify when owner/buyer selections are required for each unit in order to meet the schedule.
3. Who furnishes under cabinet lighting? Where is transformer located and what size is it?  What size valence is needed? Is an outlet required or whip?
4. If buying countertops that are fabricated overseas, buy tops from cabinet subcontractor, if budget does not permit, ensure that cabinet subcontractor holds the sink centerline dimensions indicated on their shop drawings.
5. Are cabinets coming from overseas?  If so, allow time for customs and factory shut downs in Italy and China.  Buy offsite storage if required.  
6. Field measure at framing if schedule permits.  If not, require framing/drywall subcontractor to hold dimensions shown on cabinet shop drawings.  Include filler space in cabinet design to allow for minor field adjustment.
7. Can doors be field installed with hardware to minimize damage?
8. Order spare parts for use during punch out.
9. Verify if soft close doors and/or drawer hinges will be used.
10. If spec on drawers does not exist, buy Metabox drawer system with partial extension, epoxy coated drawer glides.  If wood drawers, provide dovetail joint.
11. Verify depth of upper cabinets.  Kitchen base cabinets are typically 24” deep, plus 5/8” to ¾” for the door.  Vanity cabinets are typically 21” deep plus the door.
12. Verify specs and finish on hardware, including hinges and drawer slides.
    1. Owners typically want this coordinated with plumbing trim, light fixtures, bath accessories, toilet flush handle, shower enclosure hardware, etc.  Be sure to verify all prior to ordering.
13. Typically schedules require installation of cabinets prior to permanent AC, address this situation with subcontractor.
14. Buy deliveries by floor.
15. Caulking of cabinets to adjacent surfaces by cabinet subcontractor, caulk color to match cabinet color.
16. If appliances have panels, verify if by cabinet sub or appliance sub.  Typically by cabinet sub.
17. Verify if laundry cabinets are required.
    1. How many shelves are in linen cabinets?
18. Locate finished panels or end panels (e.g. if dishwasher does not have base cabinet on both sides, adjacent to refrigerator?), coordinate with drywall knee wall partitions
19. Are removable base cabinets required to comply with FHA?
    1. Clear floor space requirement is 36” x 48”
    2. Identify Spec A vs Spec B bathrooms and usable powder rooms.
    3. If non-removable base cabinet is provided, 24” to centerline of faucet is required.
20. Payment terms shall be in accordance with KAST standard subcontract agreement.  Payment for deposits or offsite stored material (and retainage reduction) is subject to Owner, Lender and Contractor approval.