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RECREATIONAL AREAS

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600 RECREATIONAL AREAS

601 Health Club and Spa

602 Exercise and Aerobics Rooms

603 Changing Rooms

604 Recreation Room

605 Bowling Alley

606 Squash Courts

607 Swimming Pool

608 Tennis Courts

609 Children's Play Area

610 Beach

611 Marina

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601 HEALTH CLUB AND SPA

Functional Objectives:

A recreational center with physical fitness equipment, spa treatment rooms and facilities for guests
and other members.

Relationships:

Primary
101 Entrances and Elevator Lobbies
602 Exercise Room
603 Changing Rooms

Secondary
112 Guest Elevators
210 Fire Stairs
405 Service Corridors
604 Recreation room
605 Bowling Alley
606 Squash Courts
607 Swimming Pool

Operational Patterns:

Public
Guests and club members arrive from the guest elevators or the lobby, along public corridors and
enter the health club and spa past a control counter.
A separate street entrance may be provided if specified by HIC and depending on the design.

Service
Clean linen is provided form hotel laundry.
The health club and spa is convenient to and accessible from, but not necessarily adjacent to, the
service corridors.

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Physical Requirements:

Number references are to sections in the Guidelines for Specifications (GS).


Layout by project architect and approved by HIC.

Finished Ceiling Height


Minimum 2.5m.

Lounge and Waiting Area


If specified by HIC, the fruit juice counter may be located here.

Control Counter
Length specified by HIC.
Sufficient storage area in lockable cabinets below and behind the counter.

Shower, Toilet, and Locker Rooms


GS 10.5 10.7 15
Separate changing rooms for men and women.
Showers, toilets, washbasins, full-length mirrors.
Lockers, benches, and changing cubicles in the women's locker room.
See 111 Public Toilet Rooms and Checkrooms.

Massage/Treatment Rooms
GS 11.15
Private closable rooms with sufficient area for a massage table and a masseur's working area,
equipped with shower cubicle, WC with basin, and change room facilities.

Sauna
GS 12.3
Thermal bath using dry heat of temperatures between 80o-90oC (176o-194oF).
Prefabricated panel construction by an approved manufacture.

Sauna Finished Ceiling Height


2.1 m

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Sauna Doors
GS 8.1 8.3
Fully glazed, fitted with insulated tempered safety glass.
Open out.
No locks.

Sauna Walls
GS 6.1 7.5 9.8
Walls around the stove with adequate fireproofing and guardrail.

Sauna Floor
Non-skid ceramic tile with removable duckboards.
Wood used on interior walls and benches - California redwood, Western red cedar.

Steam Bath
GS 8.1 8.3 8.4 8.5 9.8 12.1
Thermal bath using low heat and high humidity.
The floor - non-skid ceramic tile.
The walls and benches - ceramic tile.
Doors open out.
Fully glazed, fitted with insulated tempered safety glass.
No locks.

Plunge Bath
Immersion bath for cooling off after the use of sauna or steam bath - temperature 4.5o-7.2oC (40o-
45oF).

Whirlpool
Immersion bath for therapeutical relaxation in warm water with high speed hot water jets mounted
underwater.
Temperature 40.5o - 42.2oC (105o - 108oF).

Massage Showers
Massage showers mounted in a multi-level, multi-showerhead arrangement, located next to the sauna
and steam bath.

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Lighting
GS 13.10
Vaporproof features in the sauna, steam bath, plunge bath, whirlpool area, and the rest area.

Rest Area
Screened-off area for resting after the sauna and steam bath.

Finish Requirements:

Floors
GS 3.1 9.8 13.23
Unglazed ceramic tile 5 cm x 5 cm or 10 cm x 10 cm with non-skid coefficient.
Lounge and waiting area - concrete, steel trowel finish, hardened and sealed, to receive carpet.

Base
Sanitary.
Coved edge and corner.
To match floor tiles.
Hardwood or vinyl for carpeted floor.

Walls
GS 9.8
Glazed ceramic tiles with corner tiles, as required.
Raw edges not acceptable.
GS 9.7
Vinyl wallcovering (changing and locker rooms, lounge and rest area, massage rooms).

Ceiling
GS 9.1 9.3 9.4 9.13
Painted waterproof plaster or gypsum wallboard.

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601 HEALTH CLUB AND SPA

GENERAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Mechanical – HVAC

Heating (General)
GS 15A
24 C to 27oC (75oF to 80 oF) .
o

Relative humidity 60% (sauna) up to 90oC (195oF), with relative humidity 10% to 20%.
Steam room 50oC (12oF) saturated.

Ventilation
Minimum outside air of 5.4 m3 per hour per m2 (0.3 CFM/ft.2).

Cooling (General)
26oC (78oF) maximum.
Relative humidity 60% except for sauna and steam room.

Mechanical - Plumbing

Plumbing
GS 15B
Hot and cold water supply, steam, and drainage for changing room fixtures.
Sauna, steam room, plunge pool, and special appliances.
Sprinklers.

Electrical

Lighting and Appliance Circuitry


GS 16
Emergency and functional lighting.
Circuitry for the sauna equipment and appliances, as specified.
Duplex convenience outlets, minimum 1 waterproof 2,800-watt in each room protected by ground
fault interruption.
Illuminated emergency exit signs.

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Low Voltage Circuitry


Telephones
Background-music speaker layout, with emergency paging feature
Fire Safety Equipment
Portable fire equipment
GS 11.13

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602 EXERCISE AND AEROBICS ROOMS

Functional Objectives:

A recreational facility for individual and group exercise for hotel guests and health club members.

Relationships:

Primary
601 Health Club and Spa
603 Changing Rooms

Secondary
105 Snack Bar
112 Guest Elevators and Elevator Lobbies
210 Fire Stairs
405 Service Corridors
604 Recreation Room
605 Bowling Alley
606 Squash Courts
607 Swimming Pool

Operational Patterns:

Public
The exercise room is located next to the health club and spa. Guests arrive from the guest elevators
or the lobby along public corridors, to the exercise room.

The public moves from the changing rooms to the exercise room and back, with supervision by the
health club and spa control counter.

Service
The exercise room is convenient to and accessible from but not necessarily adjacent to, the service
corridors.

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Physical Requirements:

Number references are to sections in the Guidelines for Specifications (GS).

Finished Ceiling Height


Minimum 2.8 m.

Windows
Recommended and with a view of recreation area.

Equipment Storage Room


Next to the exercise room.

Finish Requirements:

Floors
GS 3.1 9.12 13.23
Concrete, steel trowel finish, hardened and sealed, to receive carpet or special wood flooring.

Base
Hardwood.

Walls
GS 9.7
Mirrors and vinyl wallcovering.

Ceilings
GS 9.1
Acoustic tile.

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602 EXERCISE AND AEROBICS ROOMS

GENERAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Mechanical – HVAC

Heating
GS 15A
24° (75°F) minimum. Relative humidity 60% at full design occupancy.

Ventilation
Minimum outside air of 5.4 m3 per hour per m2 (0.3 CFM/ft.2).

Cooling
27oC (80oF) maximum.
Relative humidity 60% at full design occupancy.

Mechanical – Plumbing

Plumbing
GS 15B
Sprinklers.

Electrical

Lighting and Appliance Circuitry


GS 16
Emergency and functional lighting.
Equipment as specified.
Illuminated emergency exit signs.

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Low Voltage Circuitry


Telephones.
Background-music speaker layout, with emergency paging feature.
Smoke detectors.
Fire Safety Equipment.
Portable fire equipment.
GS 11.13

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603 CHANGING ROOMS

Functional Objectives:

Rooms conveniently near the recreational areas, in which hotel guests and health club members can
change their clothes. There are separate changing rooms for men and women.

Relationships:

Primary
601 Health Club and Spa, depending on the area program
602 Exercise Room
607 Swimming Pool, depending on loc

Secondary
112 Guest Elevators and Elevator Lobbies
210 Fire Stairs
405 Service Corridors

Operational Patterns:

Public
Guests and club members arrive from the guest elevators or the lobby along the public corridors to
the changing rooms. Depending upon the size of the hotel and the area program, these changing
rooms may be either grouped with the health club and spa or located separately for the sole use of
bathers.

Service
The changing rooms are convenient to and accessible from, but not necessarily adjacent to, the service
corridors.

Physical Requirements:

Number references are to sections in the Guidelines for Specifications (GS)


Separate shower, toilet, and locker rooms for men and women.

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Finished Ceiling Height


Minimum 2.5 m.

Windows
Not required.
If provided, privacy to be ensure.

Locker Areas
GS 10.8
Circulation and changing areas.
Fixed mounted benches with solid wood tops.
Lockers.

Shower and Toilet Areas


GS 15
Showers.
Toilets.
Urinals for men's toilet rooms.
Washbasins.

See 111 Public Toilets and Checkrooms.

Finish Requirements:

Floors
GS 3.1 9.8 13.23
Unglazed ceramic tile 5 cm x 5 cm or 10 cm x 10 cm with non-skid coefficient.
Concrete, hardened and sealed, to receive carpet.

Base
GS 9.8 9.11 13.27
Sanitary base.
Coved edge and corner.
To match floor tiles.
Hardwood or vinyl for carpeted floor.

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Walls
GS 9.8 9.7
Glazed ceramic tiles with corner tiles.
Raw edges not acceptable.
Vinyl wallcovering.

Ceilings
GS 9.1 9.3 9.13
Painted waterproof plaster or gypsum wallboard.

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603 CHANGING ROOMS

GENERAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Mechanical – HVAC

Heating
GS 15A
21° (70°F) minimum. Relative humidity 30% at full design occupancy.

Ventilation
Minimum outside air of 3.6 m3 per hour per m2 (0.2 CFM/ft.2).

Cooling
25oC (78oF) maximum, by air conditioning, if this cannot be maintained by air transfer or ventilation.

Mechanical - Plumbing

Plumbing
GS 15B
Hot and cold water supply and drainage for showers, toilets, urinals, and washbasins.
Sprinklers.

Electrical

Lighting and Appliance Circuitry


GS 16
Emergency and functional lighting.
Hand dryers.
Duplex convenience outlets on 6 m centers.
Illuminated emergency exit signs.

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Low Voltage Circuitry


Emergency paging feature.
Smoke detectors.
Fire Safety Equipment.
Portable fire equipment.
GS 11.13

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604 RECREATION ROOM

Functional Objectives:

A room in which hotel guests can play various electronic games, card games, billiards, and others.

Relationships:

Secondary
105 Snack Bars
112 Guest Elevators and Elevator Lobbies
210 Fire Stairs
405 Service Corridors
601 Health Club and Spa
602 Exercise Room
605 Bowling Alley
606 Squash Courts

Operational Patterns:

Public
Guests and visitors arrive from the guest elevators or the lobby along public corridors to the
recreation room.

Service
The recreation room is convenient to and accessible from, but not necessarily adjacent to, the service
corridors.

Physical Requirements:
Number references are to sections in the Guidelines for Specifications (GS).

Finished Ceiling Height


Minimum 2.5 m.

Windows
Preferred, and if possible with view of recreation area.

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Finish Requirements:

Floors
GS 3.1 13.23
Concrete, steel trowel finish, hardened and sealed, to receive carpet.

Base
GS 9.11 13.27
Hardwood or vinyl.

Walls
GS 9.7
Vinyl wallcovering.

Ceiling
GS 9.1 9.4
Acoustic tile or gypsum board painted.

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603 RECREATION ROOM

GENERAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Mechanical – HVAC

Heating
GS 15A
21° (70°F) minimum. Relative humidity 30% at full design occupancy.

Ventilation
Minimum outside air of 3.6 m3 per hour per m2 (0.2 CFM/ft.2).

Cooling
23oC (74oF) maximum
Relative humidity 50% at full design occupancy.

Mechanical – Plumbing

Plumbing
GS 15B
Sprinklers.

Electrical

Lighting and Appliance Circuitry


GS 16
Emergency lighting.
Functional and decorative lighting controlled by dimmer panels.
Load not to exceed 54 watts per m2.
Details by the lighting designer.
Equipment for electronic games, as specified.
Skirting-mounted duplex convenience outlets, 2,800-watt socket outlets on 4 m centers.
Illuminated emergency exit signs.

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Low Voltage Circuitry


Telephones.
Background-music speaker layout, with emergency paging feature.
Smoke detectors.
Fire Safety Equipment.
Portable fire equipment.
GS 11.13

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605 BOWLING ALLEY

Functional Objectives:

A recreation area for bowling.

Relationships:

Primary
101 Entrances, if separate, specified

Secondary
105 Snack Bars
210 Fire Stairs
405 Service Corridors
606 Squash Courts

Operational Patterns:

Public
Guests and visitors arrive from the guest elevators or the lobby, along public corridors to the bowling
alley. A separate entrance may be provided if specified by the H.I. and depending upon the design.

Service
The bowling alley is convenient to and accessible from, but not necessarily adjacent to, the service
corridors.

Physical Requirements:

Number references are to sections in the Guidelines for Specifications (GS).

Area
Number of lanes, as specified in the Area Program.

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Finish Requirements:

For planning guidelines, details and finishes, consult approved manufacturers and their planning
guidelines such as: "Planning Brunswich Astroline Bowling Centers".

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604 BOWLING ALLEY

GENERAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Mechanical – HVAC

Heating
GS 15A
21° (70°F) minimum. Relative humidity 30% at full design occupancy.

Ventilation
Minimum outside air of 3.6 m3 per hour per m2 (0.2 CFM/ft.2)

Cooling
23oC (74oF) maximum.
Relative humidity 50% at full design occupancy.

Mechanical – Plumbing

Plumbing
GS 15B
Sprinklers.

Electrical

Lighting and Appliance Circuitry


GS 16
Emergency lighting.
Functional and decorative lighting controlled by dimmer panels.
Load not to exceed 54 watts per m2.
Details by the lighting designer.
Pin-setting equipment, as specified.
Skirting-mounted duplex convenience outlets, 2,800-watt socket outlets on 6 m centers.
Illuminated emergency exit signs.

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Low Voltage Circuitry


Telephones.
Background-music speaker layout, with emergency paging feature.
Smoke detectors.
Fire Safety Equipment.
Portable fire equipment.
GS 11.13

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606 SQUASH COURTS

Functional Objectives:

Indoor courts for squash games.

Relationships:

Primary
101 Entrances, if separate, specified

Secondary
105 Snack Bars
210 Fire Stairs
405 Service Corridors
602 Exercise Room
606 Bowling Alley

Operational Patterns:

Public
Guests and visitors arrive from the guest elevators or the lobby, along public corridors to the squash
courts. A separate entrance may be provided if specified by the HIC and depending upon the design.

Service
The squash courts are convenient to and accessible from, but not necessarily adjacent to, the service
corridors.

Physical Requirements:

Number references are to sections in Guidelines for Specifications (GS).

Dimensions
Depending on the location of the project and local preferences, dimensions for either the International
Squash Racket Federation or the American Squash Association.

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Walls
Special external plaster used on the interior.

Finish Requirements:

Floors
GS 9.11
Hardwood - gymnasium type.

Walls
Panels - dense multi-layered pressure-fused.
Melamine resins bonded to resist racquet damage with soft white surface, textured for uniform light
reflection.

Ceilings
Same as walls.

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606 SQUASH COURTS

GENERAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Mechanical – HVAC

Heating
GS 15A
20° (68°F) minimum. Relative humidity 30% at full design occupancy.

Ventilation
Minimum outside air of 3.6 m3 per hour per m2 (0.2 CFM/ft.2).

Cooling
23oC (74oF) maximum.
Relative humidity 50% at full design occupancy.

Electrical

Lighting and Appliance Circuitry


GS 16
Functional lighting.
Illuminated emergency exit signs.
Fire Safety Equipment.
Portable fire equipment.
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607 SWIMMING POOL

Functional Objectives:

A recreational area for swimming for both adults and children. When specified, two separate areas
may be designed depending on geographical region. The swimming pool may be an indoor facility.

Relationships:

Primary
105 Snack Bars
603 Changing Rooms
703 Landscaped Areas

Secondary
405 Service Corridors
601 Health Club and Spa
602 Exercise Room
610 Beach, depending upon location

Operational Patterns:

Public
Guests and visitors arrive from the guest elevators or the lobby, along public corridors to the squash
courts. A separate entrance may be provided if specified by the H.I. and depending upon the design.

Service
The squash courts are convenient to and accessible from, but not necessarily adjacent to, the service
corridors.

Physical Requirements:

Number references are to sections in the Guidelines for Specifications (GS).

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Pool Dimensions
Minimum area - 10 m x 20 m.
Minimum depth at the shallow end - 0.9 m.
Minimum depth at the deep end - 1.4 m.
Slope from shallow end to beginning of deep water maximum 1:12.
Slope from the beginning of deep water to deep end maximum 1:3.

Diving Board
No diving board.

Depth Markets
GS 9.8
Depth of pool permanently and clearly marked on the edges of the pool in a permanent fashion with
ceramic tiles.

Pool Edge
The pool edge - with 0.35 m to 0.40 m in hard durable, non-skid, easily cleaned material.
Minimum pitch 1:24.

Scum Gutter
Extends the entire perimeter of the pool.
A metal grille plate to cover the entire gutter.

Pool Equipment
Stainless steel grab rails, ladders, drains, strainers, filters, and vacuum cleaner.

Hydro-Jets
Underwater whirlpool jets may be used for therapeutic massage.

Pool Cover - Hot Climates


If specified, a partial cover for providing shade on the pool.

Pool Cover - Cool Climates


If specified, either a permanent or removable cover cold weather use.
The cover allows the sun to shine through and create an outdoor effect.

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Pool Deck
The pool deck or terrace around the swimming pool - ceramic tile, structural tile, stone, artificial
stone, non-skid terrazzo, or other suitable material free from cracking, easily maintained, with a non-
skid finish.
Adequate drainage away from the pool.
Colors for minimum glare and heat build-up.

Pool Furniture and Towel Storage


Conveniently located for the storage of pool furniture.
May have an issue counter for the distribution of towels.

Pool Equipment Rooms


Inconspicuously located and screened-off from pubic view.

Finish Requirements:

Floors
GS 9.8
Ceramic tile.

Walls
GS 9.8
Ceramic tile.

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607 SWIMMING POOL

GENERAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Mechanical – HVAC

Heating (when enclosed pools)


GS 15A
24° (75°F) minimum. Relative humidity 60% at full design occupancy.

Ventilation
Variable according to the occupancy with a potential for 100% outside fresh air.

Cooling
30oC (85oF) maximum
Relative humidity 60% at full design occupancy.

Mechanical – Plumbing

Plumbing
GS 15B
Water supply and drainage for the pool, fountains, water displays and appliances specified.
Deck drainage.

Electrical

Lighting and Appliance Circuitry


GS 16
Indoor and outdoor equipment and appliances, as specified.
Illuminated emergency exit signs.

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Low Voltage Circuitry


Telephone.
Underwater lighting (low voltage or protected with ground fault interrupters).
Background-music speaker layout, with emergency paging feature and tap-in for poolside stageshow.
Fire Safety Equipment.
Portable fire equipment.
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608 TENNIS COURTS

Functional Objectives:

Outdoor courts for tennis.

Relationships:

Primary
703 Landscaped Areas

Secondary
428 Outdoor Furniture, Site Maintenance, and other Storerooms

Operational Patterns:

Public
Guests and other players arrive from hotel entrances and proceed outside to the tennis proshop
where the tennis courts are assigned.

Players arrive at their courts form a passageway behind the fence on one side of the courts (so as not
to disturb other players).

Service
Maintenance team and equipment need easy access to the courts.

Physical Requirements:

Number references are to sections in Guidelines for Specifications (GS).

Planning Details
Recommended publication: "Tennis Courts, Construction, Maintenance, Equipment," United States
Lawn Tennis Association.

Area
GS 2.6
Courts are the entire playing space not just the area within the lines.

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If space and budget permit, each court - 18.28 m x 36.5 m separated by fences of a design
compatible to each project.
If space is limited - minimum 16.46 m x 34.75 m.
For two and more courts - 3.66 m between courts recommended, 3.05 m minimum.
Allow space for future courts.
Site sheltered from prevailing winds, dark background.
Layout: long axis in north/south orientation.

Site Preparation
No vegetation or tree stumps left under courts (rotting will occur and cause settlement in the court
surfaces).

Tennis Pro Shop (if specified)


GS 10.8
Small pro shop with view of the courts.
Area for vending machines.
Locker Rooms - in the men's locker rooms, minimum 7 lockers; in the women's locker rooms, fewer
as desired.
Showers - in the men's locker rooms, 3/4 to 1 shower per court; in the women's locker room, ½ to 3/4
shower per court, each with a private dressing booth.
Near the courts - drinking fountain with a self-draining valve.

Finish Requirements:

GS 2
See Guidelines for Specification, Sitework and Athletic Surfacing.

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608 TENNIS COURTS

GENERAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Mechanical – HVAC

Heating (Pro Shop or Club House)


GS 15A
21° (70°F) minimum. Relative humidity 30% at full design occupancy.

Ventilation
15 air changes per hour.

Cooling
27oC (80oF) maximum, by natural or mechanical ventilation.

Mechanical Plumbing

Plumbing
GS 15B
Hot and cold water supply and drainage for specified kitchen and bar equipment and the toilet rooms.
Sprinklers.

Electrical

Lighting and Appliance Circuitry (Pro Shop or Club House)


GS 16
Emergency and functional lighting.
Equipment and appliances, as specified.
Skirting-mounted duplex convenience outlets, minimum one 2,800-watt socket outlet per room.
located with the interior designer.
Illuminated emergency exit signs.

Lighting and Appliance Circuitry (Courts)


Flood lighting.

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Low Voltage Circuitry (Pro Shop or Club House)


Telephones.
Background-music speaker layout, with emergency paging feature.
Smoke detectors.

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609 CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA

Functional Objectives:

A recreational area with equipment for guests' children.

Relationships:

Primary
703 Landscaped Areas

Secondary
428 Outdoor Furniture, Site Maintenance, and Other Storerooms

Operational Patterns:

Public
The play area is designed for easy supervision and minimum disturbance of other guests.

Physical Requirements:

Number references are to sections in the Guidelines for Specifications (GS).

Area
Determined by the landscape architect.

Design direction
Generalized simple forms and spaces adaptable to a great range of play behavior.

Equipment
Sand pit, swings, roundabout, see-saw, and climbing frame over a sand base.

Finish Requirements:

Fully landscaped with bushes and trees and lawn with playground variety grass.

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609 CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA

GENERAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Electrical

Lighting and Appliance Circuitry


GS 16
Waterproof functional and landscape lighting.

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610 BEACH

Functional Objectives:

A beach for relaxation and ocean swimming for the hotel guests.

Relationships:

Secondary
105 Snack Bars
428 Outdoor Furniture, Site Maintenance, and Other Storerooms
607 Swimming Pool, depending on the location

Operational Patterns:

Public
Guests arrive from the hotel, along public corridors from the elevator lobby to the beach control
counter where they are given towels by the attendant and escorted to the beach chairs.

Service
Service roads or paths are accessible to the beach for service maintenance.

Physical Requirements:

Number references are to sections in the Guidelines for Specifications (GS).

Fresh Water Showers


On the edge of the beach and the landscaped area.

Control Counter
For beach control team, with a writing surface, storage cupboards and roof for shade.

Beach Furniture and Towel Storage


Conveniently located for the storage of beach furniture.
May have an issue counter for the distribution of towels.
See 428 Outdoor Furniture, Site Maintenance, and Other Storerooms.

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Artificial Reefs
Established to encourage the build-up of sand in areas without a natural beach.

Lifeguard's Station
Elevated or full view of the water zone marked off for swimming.

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610 BEACH

GENERAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Mechanical - Plumbing

Plumbing
GS 15B
Fresh water supply and drainage for beach showers.

Electrical

Lighting and Appliance Circuitry


GS 16
Security flood-lighting and landscape lighting.

Low Voltage Circuitry


Telephones.
Background-music speaker layout, with emergency paging feature.
Fire Safety Equipment.
Portable fire equipment.
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611 MARINA

Functional Objectives:

An outdoor marine recreational center for mooring and launching boats for the hotel guests and yacht
club members.

Relationships:

Primary
703 Landscaped Areas

Secondary
428 Outdoor Furniture, Site Maintenance, and Other Storerooms

Operational Patterns:

Public
Guests and yacht club members arrive either from the hotel's interior public areas or the parking
areas, or passing through the hotel or its grounds, or by sea.

Physical Requirements:

Number references are to sections in the Guidelines for Specifications (GS).

Launching Ramp
Ramp for launching boats from trailers.
Complete with automobile turnaround nearby.

Floating Docks
Number of slips - determined by HIC and specialist consultant.
Supply of fuel, water, power, and ice.

Concessionaire's Sales Area


The concessionaire's sales office or counter for water sports - conveniently located by the public
circulation routes.

Parking
1 parking place per slip.
See 702 Outdoor Parking.

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611 MARINA

GENERAL SERVICE REQUIREMENTS

Mechanical - Plumbing

Plumbing
GS 15B
Fresh water supply to berths.

Electrical

Lighting and Appliance Circuitry


GS 16
Functional lighting.
Office appliances, as specified.
Individually metered supply to berths, slips, and jetties.

Low Voltage Circuitry


Telephones.
Loud hailer system.
Fire Safety Equipment.
Portable fire equipment.
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