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GENERALITIES
The mechanical services installation shall be designed, installed and commissioned to comply with all statutory
instruments and local regulations applicable at the time of design and installation, and in compliance with the
appropriate Brand Technical and IT standards

However if there's discrepancies between brand standards and local regulation, the highest standards apply.
Local energy policy and tarifs to be studied in depth and used as base for the most energy efficient and environmently
friendly system design
Maintenance contract should be negotiated and comissioned at the time of the installations ordering; during waranty
period the maintenance should be assured by the initial contractor
PLANTS ROOMS
Space Allocation Space allocated to plant rooms will be sufficient in order to allow easy accessibility for maintenance and replacement of technical
installations

Location Strategically locate plant in order to minimize pipes and conduits lenghts
Locate plant and equipment above water table and to protect against flooding
Whenever space and plot area allows, a utility building could be considered, attached or adjacent to the main hotel building

Finishes Wall and ceiling: painted concrete

Floor: epoxy resin
IT rooms: Suspended ceiling and raised/accessible floor
All plant rooms should be key lockable with key on the general key system. Not on the hotel keycard system

Equipment If fire sensitive, the rooms should be equiped with fire extinguisher and break-glass alarm button
In all technical rooms, an emergency isolation push button is needed to shut off gas and electricity

Duct system, Services shafts

Location Technical riser shafts are to be located to allow easy accessibility for maintenance
Between rooms, the technical shaft common for both rooms will allow to disconnect the water connections and valves ( H&C water for
both A/C and SW)
Technical shaft is to be fire stopped on each level. As well must be fire stopped at the attic level
Shaft itself should be fire resistant and sound proofing; meaning that all penetration of pipes must be careffully sealed.
Any communication between basement level and above must be prohibited.
Access to technical shaft should be a easy access and closed by self closing adequately fire resistant door
Shaft door is lockable with a classical technician key.
Electricity and data wiring are not allowed in shafts containing pipes water pressurised and are not recommended in shafts with
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HVAC

AIR CONDITIONING
Guestrooms:
Design Criteria Summer & Winter = 22*C
Humidity factor: 40-50% in summer, 25-30% in winter

+ / - 3°C Thermostatic control

Comfort cooled and heated via 4 - pipe ducted system with chilled water coil, hot water coil, filter, strainers; drain pan,
fan and three speed motor in Guestroom entrance corridor ceiling with easy access for maintenance or replacement

Wall mounted thermostat controller ( digital display of the set point prefered ) located on guestroom wall with following
controls: On/Off; Fan Low/Medium/High; Temperature up/down 3°
Occupancy sensor prefered but option with Key card holder + window switch accepted
Maximum sound level 35dB/A (ISO 3743); 32dB/A at medium fan speed

Public Areas:
Design Criteria Summer = 24*C max; Winter = 22*C
Humidity factor: 40-50% in summer, 25-30% in winter

Fresh air heated & cooled by AHU with heating and cooling coils and variable frequency drive
Air distribution through ductwork to ceiling units

Air velocity through the unit shall not exceed 2.5 m/s

Minimum 30% fresh air and maximum 70% recycling air ( free cooling )
Maximum sound power level 40dB/A (ISO 3743); 37dB/A at medium fan speed
Wall mounted thermostat controller in each room with control of t° only

Back of House
Design Criteria Summer = 26*C max; Winter = 22*C

Admin and Offices: cased type fan coil units with supply air from plant and mechanical air extraction
Maximum sound power level 40 dB/A (ISO 3743)
Wall mounted thermostat controller in each room with control of t° only

IT Room - Server An independent split system, as back-up, must be foreseen in order to maintain a constant t° of 18°C when all
Room equipments are working even when the centralised cold water production is shut off

Kitchen Provide cooling as required to temper air supply to 23*C maximum in summer

Design Criteria Provide separate make up air unit to supply 40% outside air into each kitchen hood or group of hoods over a single
food preparation area.
Summer = 26*C max; Winter = 22*C

VENTILATION SYSTEM
General: Capacity for supply and extract to operate 24h/7
At the completion of the works and the opening of the hotel, all device's filters must be changed with new ones; this
including A/C units ( FCU ) in rooms.

Separate air-handling units ( AHU ) for fresh air and extract to guest rooms, corridors, back of house, restaurants, bar,
boardrooms, meeting rooms, ballrooms, kitchen and gym, each individual unit is monitored by a central BMS control
system.

Guestrooms: An AHU shall provide ducted filtered fresh air which depending on season shall be either heated or cooled (around
19/23*C), capacity 80 m³/h per room.

Bathrooms:
Air transfer from room through 30 mm bathroom door undercut. Extract grill over the toilet connected via duct system to
a central fan unit ( extract up to 80 m³/hour); this fan can be monitored via the BMS system. Depending on the size of
the rooms these capacities can be adapted, assuming a capacity of air renewal of min 1 room's volume per hour.

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Public Areas: Public Areas to be equiped with dual fan systems ( extract and supply ) according to European Norm 13779; these
units will allow partial recirculation of the ambiant air.
Capacity of air volume to supply: 35 m³/guest
Density to be considered at maximum capacity:
Meeting rooms: 1,5 m²/guest
Multipurpose room: 1,25 m²/guest
Restaurants and bars:1,75 m²/guest
Fitness/ spa/ swimming pool: 2m²/guest
Reception/lobby: 3m²/guest
The air flows in the Public areas will be monitored by a Demand Control Ventilation System ( DCV). This DVC must be
included as from the beginning of the engineering design and must be connected or part of the BMS System.
For aesthetical reasons linear diffuser grills are prefered, unless technical obligations prevent their adoption
Corridors - A minimum of 30% air volume renewal by hour; this air will be cooled or heated in order to ensure that the difference of
Circulations: t° between rooms and circulation do not exceed +/- 2°C

Car parking: Shall be fully ventilated through the use of powered ventilation system to ensure that carbon monoxide levels do not
exceed limits (monitored by CO sensor) and connected to BMS

Emergency Staircase: All enclosed emergency exits must be provided with a pressure fan to maintain positive pressure in these areas. No
cooling or heating facility in this area.

Back of House: Stores and Linen rooms to be provided with mechanical air extraction, according to European Norm 13779
For laundry the AHU should be equipped with special filters (on extract and supply)
In general in BOH, a volume of 30 m³/pers should be considered with a density of 5 m²/employee

Kitchen Exhaust: Provide an extract canopy type: induction; not treated air supply 70 % - ambiant air 30% following countries some
percentage of this air could come out from the restaurant. The fans should be located in order to disperse exhaust
away from building and to prevent re-entry of contaminated air into outside air intakes.
Hoods to be equipped with a fire surpression system (Ansul R102 or similar)
Kitchen hood's exhaust fan and fresh air supply for kichen mut be monitored via Intelligent Demand Controlled System
which will regulate flows following use of the kichen.
A separate exhaust for dishwasher must be foreseen
Volume depending of equipment - to be defined case by case
Cold Water Production
General: HVAC cold water production to be able to operate 24h/7 in all seasons

Where District Cooling System (DCS) exists, this should be used; then otherwise cooling equipment to be powered with
electricity.
Circulator pumps and electrical motors must follow EuP Eco design requirements.
Circulator pumps must meet energy efficiency index (EEI) of : < or = 0,27 in 2013
Electrical motors must meet IE3.
A stand-by pump is required in order to allow the system working even in case one pump is broken.
Central chillers: Minimum 2 units piped in parallel
The chillers at a ratio of 80% of their maximum efficiency must be able to provide the maximum required capacity
Heating produced by chillers should be recycled in order to pre-warm the sanitary hot water
Liquid Chilling Packages (LCP) must have Eurovent certification. The required energy class must at minimum be Class
B according to Eurovent Certified Performance program. Preferable would be Class A.
Others: Split inverter or VRV are not accepted.

Hot Water Production

General: HVAC hot water production to be able to operate 24h/7days all year.

Where district heating exists, this should be used; then gas heater ( for energy efficiency ), then oil, biomass, electricity
depending of the cost. Heatpumps is considered as a preferred solution.

For all circulation pumps, stand-by pump is required in order to allow the installations work even in case one is broken.

Boilers: Minimum 3 units, two of them must be piped in parallel

One of the heaters at his maximum capacity must be able to provide 40% of the maximum demand
The use of a condensation boiler or hight efficiency boiler must be considered. Efficiency of: 90% and better for
condensing boilers and 85 % for biomass boilers.

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ELECTRICAL

Distribution
General Provide an energy efficient system which requires minimum maintenance
An automatic Power Factor correction unit must be provided.
Separate electronic meters are needed for main feed to guestrooms and kitchens, banqueting/F&B areas as well as
laundry, fitness/pool and BOH
10% on each distribution panel and 20 % of main switch board to be reserved for future expansion
Fuses to be labelled with their loading and service provision
No cable to be less than 1.5mm* for remote and 2.5 mm* for power supplies
Energy available= 120 % of maximum load.
One sub distribution panel on each floor or wing ( depending of the number of rooms by floor )
1 guestroom fuse panel by room. The panel cannot be located in a technical shaft with wet systems.Located preferably
in the room's entrance foyer or wardrobe
Room must be protected with a 300 mA fuse

Bathrooms and wet rooms in general are protected with 30 mA fuse

Rooms: Outlets for LCD TV set, minibar, ironing facility, kettle, safe and loose hairdryer position
Single outlet in one corner by the window (lamps).
Single outlet in hall next to mirror (vacuum cleaner).

One single outlets wall-mounted in bathroom (hair dryer) alimentation for cosmetic magnifying mirror, mist-free miror.
Razor outlet wall-mounted in bathroom
Outlet below writing desk (lamp)
Double outlet ( 1 national, 1 international ) above writing desk, height approximately 800mm above floor (PC, hair dryer
and periphericals )
Single outlet behind each night table (night table lamp if applicable).
Single outlet above both night tables ( mobile phone charger ).

Public Spaces Equipment

Single outlet at lamp locations and for cleaning at 15 m radius
Ballroom / 2 Floor boxes ( each equiped with 3 outlets ) + 1 for every 20m² exceding 50 m²
Meeting Rooms Single outlets every 8 m along wall
Additionally in ballroom, provide 1 x 24 A 3 phase and 1 x 32 A 3 phase
Pre-Function Single outlets every 8 m along wall
Areas Additional outlets for buffets, coffee corners, etc….

Guest Corridors Single outlet every 15 m

Administration Five single outlets by working area and one single outlet at 15 m radius
Areas
Provide outlets around building for landscape trimming, generally in the vicinity of exit doors, main entrance and major
Exteriors landscape areas.

LIGHTING
General: A specialist Lighting Consultant/Designer must be appointed

A proprietary computerized lighting control system should be provided for each public area with the possibility of 5
preprogrammed scenes.

Min. 70% of the public areas and rooms lighting to be energy saving lights, 100% for the BOH areas
LED is the prefered Light Source. Particular attention must be paid to the colour of the lighting ( t° )
Lighting maintenance has to be addressed including access and lifespan

Incandescent and halogen bulbs are forbidden

Design Criteria: In rooms corridors and Car Parks 2/3 of the lighting to be controlled by motion detectors; 1/3 to be controlled with a
switch at the panel. The lighting is also controlled by clock and could be connected to the BMS.

External Signage lighting to be LED

External lighting should be monitored by photocells and could be also by BMS

Outdoor and BOH lighting to be sleeved by sensors, timer or BMS.

Day lighting prefered in areas where applicable

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Lighting Levels:
Following norm EN12464

- Bedroom: 200 lux (400 lux at desk)

- Bathroom: 300 lux (400 lux in front of mirror)
- Room foyer: 150 lux
- Reception: 200 lux (500 lux at desk top)
- Bar: 100 lux (300 lux above counter)
- Meeting/Banquetting Rooms: 400 lux
- Restaurant: 300 lux
- Public Toilets: 150 lux
- Lift Landings: 150 lux
- Kitchen 500 lux
- Offices / BOH: 300 lux
- Corridors: 100 - 150 lux
NB: Installed Power is < 3 W/m²/100 lux

Rooms circuits:
Key card holder or occupancy sensor is mandatory with time delay device. Key card holder to have led light indicator.
The following MUST NOT be controlled by key card switches:
guest convenient sockets above desks and bedside tables, minibar socket & pay TV system.
2-way switch in Entrance hall and at the bedside table (closest to window), to control writing desk lamp, standing lamp

2-way switch in Entrance hall and at the bedside table (closest to window), to control corridor lamp and eventually head
board lamp
Switch outside bathroom, near the door, for lights in bathroom.
Switch on both sides of the headboard for bedside ambiance light; reading lamps should be equipped with individual
switches
Individual switches on desk lamp and stand alone lamp (plugs on main switch).

Rooms corridors: 2 circuits for the lighting

C1: permanent ( if no day light in corridor; either monitored by light sensor ) must guarantee a level of lighting of 25 lux
on the room doors and 15 Lux in the rest of the corridor.
C2: on motion detector and on timer to allow min 80 Lux and maximum 120 in the all corridor.

All lighting must be activated by motion detectors

Emergency Staircases
- BOH Circulation -
Storages:

BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEM

General: A fully automatic, programmable electronic BMS shall control, operate and monitor the mechanical and electrical
installation. For software interfaces at management level OPC standards should be used. Communication protocol at
automation level should follow BACnet standards. BMS system is interfaced with the PMS system in order to receive
information about reservation for guest rooms and meeting rooms. The system shall incorporate intelligent control at
each bedroom, controlling fan coil unit operation with a linked system controlling main plant.
Design Criteria: To operate, control, monitor and time switch all:
- Boilers
- AHU's
- Pumps
- Fans
- Chillers
- Energy consumption ( meters )
- Room AC units
- Lighting interior and exteriors
- T° cold rooms
- Fire Alarm System
- Sprinklers
- Elevators
The system shall include:
- One main control PC with colour printer located in the engineers office ( mandatory )
- One control panel in reception backoffice with alarm print out ( depending of the size of the property )
- Two mobile control station with possibility of manual adjustment and control
The system must be interfaced with the PABX in order to forward the alarms and with fire alarm system in order to shut
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PABX
Design Criteria: Typically Alcatel 4400 or similar or Nortel (Northern Telecom) Meridian-1/HVS (Option-11 or Option-61)
Modern fully digital IP ready telephone System, connected to the public switched telephone network (PSTN) by the use
of digital subscriber lines (ISDN PRI where possible)
Guest room telephone lines analogue
Guest room sets must be hotel type sets
2 sets per room
Standard analogue set for BOH usage
Multiline digital set w/name display & 10 - 16 keys for administrative office
Operator consoles w/name display
The system must be interfaced with the PMS for all invoicing

DECT radio switch integrated with the PABX. Full support of call functionality over DECT wireless handsets. The entire
building incl. Guestrooms, plant rooms and outside ground areas should be covered by sufficient signal level to allow
the use of DECT handsets in all areas.
PABX Hotel Software (all hotels features above)

For additional informations please see IT Standards Brief

High Speed Internet Access
Supply wireless access in the entire building must be according to the International WiFi (IEEE 802.11b and IEEE
Design Criteria: 802.11g) standard with sufficient signal strength and bandwidth

Wired outlets in Public areas ( meeting rooms and in BOH following needs )
1 wired outlet/ room (guest use)
Ability for the system to facilitate Virtual Private Networking (VPN) over the network
Additional outlet: Wherever necessary to assure full coverage of the property
TV
Design Criteria: Interactive TV system to be provided
Cabelling to be Cat 6a
40 minimum of relevant channels to be available
Pay per view movies, video on demand, radio over the television set, information channels, emergency instructions,
view bill, express check-out from the room
Guestroom: LCD flat screen TV 37"
TV low energy/standby function/max 5w consumption
Permanent 2 x 220V to be provided behind TV
An extension connection for loudspeaker in the bathroom
Connectivity panel fit in wall with connectors: VGA, 3.5mm Audio, HDMI, AV Composite, USB 5V Charging
One TV set per room is required with the exception of suites, where each living room and bed room must have its own
TV set, optionally the master bathroom could have a in-mirror TV set
Public Areas: Bar, lobby, restaurant, meeting rooms and canteen to be equipped with TV reception antenna sockets
Music System
Design Criteria: Provide Music Styling, web based system for background music system to public areas

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LIFE & SAFETY - SECURITY

GENERATOR

General:
Except in rare places where the hotel can be fed by two separate networks, an emergency generator is mandatory
Minimum emergency power requirements:
- The safety distribution (all alarm and fire alarm related systems as well as IT systems)
- The minimum emergency distribution, lifts, cold rooms/freezers and selected lighting (so that hotel can operate
during long term electricity failure)
- Additional operation back up
100% back-up required in location with frequent power cut
Fuel reserve: 48h of operations or more, depend on reliability of local supplier
FIRE ALARM & DETECTION
General: The system has to be/provide:
- fully automatic
- fully addressible
- smoke/heat detectors for all rooms, public areas and back of house areas
- manual alarm push buttons in public areas and back of the house

Alarms must be given by signals according to local codes.

Design Criteria: Refer to the document called "Design Guidelines for Security - June 2013" for all security related matters

Fire alarm panel with synoptic display for guestrooms, public areas and back-of-house, alphanumerical identification
display with clear and direct indication of the location( room name/number, floors, orientation), logging alarm and
protocol printer.

Fire detection shall automatically close smoke and fire doors, and close down ventilation plants according to agreement
with the fire authorities

The fire alarm system must, wherever possible, be directly connected to the local fire department or emergency service
with an adjustable time delay up to 5 min before automatically evacuating guests and with no delay for staff alarming

In addition, information must be disseminated through loudspeakers and separate audio system ( cabling fire resistant )
with a pre-recorded evacuating message, in local language + english (in addition any other request from the
authorities); Microphone for personalised message must be provided too.
Fire alarm should be interfaced with: BMS (monitoring of AHU, smoke exhaust system, elevators ), telephone, pager,
sprinkler and access control systems

Functioning of Fire Please refer to the document called "Fire Alarm Actions Scheme" - Any amendment to this scheme must be submitted
Alarm System: to Rezidor TD.

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SPRINKLER

General Sprinkler system is mandatory in High Rise Building ( >23m/>6 Floors ) and/or Airports Hotels. Where legally accepted,
a mist sprinkler system could be proposed. Sprinkler system are recommended in all hotels. Sprinkler systems must be
designed according NFPA.
1. Design Requirements:
Water Source: Perform flow-test(s) and record document. Provide reliable source of water quantity and pressure from
municipal water main or from on-site cistern or tank(s) if municipal water is not available.
Safety Factor: provide a 10% hydraulic safety factor.

Pressure Reducing Valves: Design system within maximum pressure of 12 bar without use of pressure reducing valve.
Low-Rise Buildings: Provide control valves, flow and tamper switches at each connection monitored on the fire alarm
system. Locate inspector's test assembly at remote end of zone (not in guestrooms) with discharge piped to exterior
drain.
High Rise Buildings: Connect guestroom floor sprinkler piping to 2 risers at each floor with a control valve and flow and
tamper switches at each connection. locate inspector test assembly at remote end of zone, hardpiped to exterior similar
to low-rise building.
2. System Application: Equip Rezidor properties with complete hydraulically designed combination / automatic sprinkler / standpipe system
zoned by floor.
Underground Parking / Decks: Provide sprinkler protection,
Utility Spaces: Provide complete sprinkler protection in mechanical & electrical rooms; telephone, computer rooms
cannot be protected by a classic system, only appropriate estinguisher should be provide in these rooms.
Loading Docks and Truck Bays: Provide sprinkler protection. If subject to freezing, provide dry-pipe system.
Freezer and Cooler Boxes: Protect with dry-type heads off of area wet sprinkler system (not mandatory for Rezidor, but
recommended and conform to NFPA ).
Guestroom Bathrooms: Sprinklers are not required if bathroom is less than 5.5 m2 and when non combustible
materials are used.
Closets and Pantries: Sprinklers are not required in wardrobes, dressing rooms or stores where the area of the space
does not exceed 2.5 m2 and does not enclosed washer, dryer, water heater, mechanical or electrical equipment .

3. Wet-Pipe Sprinkler: Provide wet-pipe sprinklers for habitable spaces such as guestrooms, guestroom corridors,restaurants, ballrooms /
meeting rooms, public and back-of house areas
4. Dry-Pipe Provide dry-pipe sprinklers in attic and unheated areas to avoid the possibility of freezing.
Sprinklers: Use galvanized steel pipe.
5. Sprinkler Heads: Fast-response 68° to 74° C , recessed, semi-recessed and concealed throughout, except where listed below for a
particular application
Room / Space : Temp. Rating
Attic Systems : 100° C to 141° C
Dry-pipe Systems : 100° C to 141° C
Mechanical / Electrical : 68°C to 74° C
Balcony (combustible) : 100° C
Porches : 100° C
Elevator Machinery: 100° C
Swimming Pools (indoor) : 68° to 74° C
Sauna / Steam Rooms/ Laundry Dryer Plenum : 141° C
Walk-in Coolers /Freezers : 74° C

CCTV System

CCTV systems must be installed according to local laws and regulations.

High definition colour cameras for surveillance are requested.
Surveillance camera input shall be recorded with multiplex systems. The system shall be able to record for 8 days without human
assistance. Records will be kept 1 month, except for IT room where the record must be kept 3 months.

Areas where cameras might be needed, as well as their number, depend on the location and operational requirements of the Hotel.
CCTV system will be subject to approval of Rezidor's VP Corporate Safety and Security

Access control
Every exit door of the property ( including fire exit ) must be equipped with a contact swich witnessing the opening of
the door. This switches is linked to a dedicated led alarm panel located in the security office ( 24/7 ) and or the BO near
reception.

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LIFT
General: Electronic Control System with Frequency Variable Speed

Selective and collective operation

The elevators are linked to the fire alarm system; in case of alarm, they must go to the evacuation floor with open
doors, or safe floor if the evacuations floor is in the alarm zone
One lift shall be dedicated for the fire brigade use with special key control

Design Criteria: Waiting time: average 30 seconds

Calculation criteria function of Elevator provider; no empirical formula
Carrying capacity in 5. mins: 15% of population up, 15% of population down

Car Criteria: Key card operated except on floor accessible to all public

Doors:2100 x 1100 mm wide clear minimum opening

Min. Lift Car dimensions internal: w = 1400mm, d = 1950mm

Min load = 900 kg

Intercom, Music speaker and Alarm signal

Full DDA compliant incl. either tactile push buttons or braille type ones

Car Finishes: Car doors brushed stainless steel, provision for hard flooring, Chrome handrail on 3 sides, overload and floor indicator,
finishing of wall and ceiling as per designer project. Controls on both sides of inner cabin entry

Custom car interior

Services Elevators: Car finishes industrial; rigidified stainlessteel on walls and floors

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PLUMBING

General: Water supply must fulfil EU directive 98/83/EC of 3rd Nov. 1998 amended by regulations 1882/2003/EC and
596/2009/EC

If storage t° is not guaranteed below 25°cold water needs to be pre-cooled ( Legionella and guest comfort )
Water distribution system includes:
- Chlorine Dioxide pack ( depending quality of Water )
- Pipework made of non corrosive material
- Mitigating measures against water hammer
- Water booster to include a minimum of 3 duty pumps each rated at 50% of max. demand and serve cold
water ( hot water simultaneously depending of the country and the design of installations )
- Electronic meter and stop valve ( External in some countries )
- Separate electronic meters for areas where sewage charges can be avoided (i.e. irrigation)
- Separate electronic meters for main feed to rooms and F& B areas, BOH, cooling towers, pool, as well as
banqueting and health club
Limited dead-end ( max 3m ) /still water locations

Design Criteria Consumption: 300 l/room per day (hot and cold together); this figure could be adapted following the F&B outlets and
meeting facilities in the property

Water temp. in all piping before mixers to be below 20°C and superior to 50°C at all times; requested distribution t° in
guest room is 55°C after 10 sec.

Water pressure at point of usage 2.5 to 3.5 bar except kitchen where the pressure should be at least 3.5 bar

The pressure has to be balanced at all points of usage

Flow rates:
- Shower/Bath 9 -12 l/min with a thermostatic mixer
- Wash Basin 4 to 6 l/min
Toilet cistern to have a twin/water saving flush plate and a max. consumption of 6 l / 3 l per flush dual flush water
efficiency label A
Bathroom equipments:
Vanity and Sink Vanity counter in reconstitued or natural ( prefered ) stone 60 cm deep top with 15 cm backsplashes and 25 cm apron.

Contract grade under-counter chinaware wash handbasin.

Basin High quality contract grade under mount porcelain wash handbasin ( 55x40 cm )
Bath Tub (if applicable) Steel enamel 3.5 mm tub, min dim 170 x 75 x 47 cm, colour: white, rectangular exterior form, deep interior, duo bath
with two identical back rests, centrally positioned drain Surface impact, scratch and abrasion resistant, colourfast,
lightfast and acid resistant according to DIN ISO 2722, Class 1, equipotential bonding, 100 % recyclable, anti-slip is a
must.Commercial grade ceramic disk valve with single lever handle. Pop-up drain stop.Telephone shower, 1.5 m
flexible tube
Tub/shower mixer and Walk in Shower to be recessed in floor, build-in floor drain required. Thermostatic mixer, hand held shower and head
waste shower; Shower to be water saving type maximum 12 litres per minute minimum at 3-bar pressure
Toilet Wall hung with elongated bowl, seat with lid
Shower panel Full height tempered glass with visible graphics for security
Vanity Mirror Following design/ Electric demister mirror

Cold Water Service:

Design Criteria Cold Water storage of minimum 100 l/Guestroom; following local use in some countries this quantity could be
increased

Generation capacity of 400 l/day (600 l/day with laundry) 800 l/day for Resorts in countries where a constant water
supply is not guaranteed

Hot Water Service:

Design Criteria Hot Water must be available 24/7
Design consumption shall be 150 l/room per day at 60°C plus 5m³/day for the kitchen

Heat exchanger capable of recovering 15l/hour/room; separate hot water tank sized at 40 l/room in order to cope with
peak hours
Kitchen hot water and laundry hotwater calculation should be done following the equipment design and selection

Maximum waiting time for water to reach temperature in Bathroom is 5 seconds, in other areas 10 seconds

Water Treatment: Water softening required if hardness exceeds 10°TH; for kitchen and laundry if hardness exceeds 7°TH

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DRAINAGE
Design Criteria: Material: polyethylene high-density (PEHD)

Rodding access at bottom of each vertical stack, at collectors end, at all directional changes, at the end of each
horizontal drain and every 6m in straight line

Drains above suspended ceilings can be cast iron with mechanical couplings and with anti-condensation insulation (and
acoustic insulation if above public areas). Fire stopped if they penetrate through floor slabs

Grease trap: The needed kitchen drainage must be connected to a grease interceptor
If a laundry is installed in the hotel, a soap/detergent interceptor shall be installed

Grease interceptor to be located in area where guests are not effected when cleaned; located out of the building if
possible
Hot water supply provided close to interceptor in order to clean it

Emptying connection at the external of the building for collection via collection truck if internal location

ACOUSTICS
General All piping and device should be mounted on adequate vibrations eliminating device in order to avoid noïse and
vibrations.
The vibration isolation system must be carefully designed to restrict noise and vibration transmission to adjoining
spaces and structure.

Design Criteria Required levels of performance:

Bedroom Night time: L(A10) = 30db/A (Noise level inside the room)
Bedroom Day time: L(A10) = 35db/A (Noise level inside the room)
Meeting & Events, offices, staff areas: L(A10) = 35db/A (Noise level inside the areas)
Restaurant, Reception, Bar: L(A10) = 40db/A (Noise level inside the areas)
RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS
Recuperation of calories of Chillers for preheating of sanitary hot water is mandatory/sewage waters could be considered.
Grey water or rain water must be considered for gardens sprinklers and is mandatory in Resorts
Use of solar panels for sanitary hot water should be considered in tropical and tempered countries
Geothermical energy where available should be use for hot water production
Recuperation of calories of sewage waters could be considered
Photovoltaïc panels and wind turbin could also be considered in certain markets
Provision of energy efficient office equipment ( Photocopier, fax, scanners, etc…. )
Using timed taps ( mandatory in employees and spa showers )
Photocell activated urinals
Photocell controlled taps ( public toilets, staff locker rooms etc… )
Vegetalised roofs could be a good option, depending of the architectural project
Use of variable frequency drive pumps
Combined Heat & Power Generators (CHP) could be considered
Green building certifiaction should be considered (e.g. LEED, BREEAM, DGNB, SGNI….)

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