Engineering Technical Handbook For IHG

DESIGN & ENGINEERING
TECHNICAL HANDBOOK

SEAK, IMEA & JAPAC
NOVEMBER 2021
STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

Technical Handbook
Contents

Section – 01: Introduction Page ‐ 02
Section – 02: Design & Construction Process Page ‐ 02
Section – 03: Brand Safety Standards Compliance Page ‐ 03
Section – 04: Structural Fire resistance & Fire resisting Separation Page ‐ 04
Section – 05: Fire Suppression System Page ‐ 08
Section – 06: Fire Detection & Notification System Page ‐ 10
Section – 07: Smoke Control System Page ‐ 15
Section – 08: Exit Signage and Emergency Lighting Page ‐ 17
Section – 09: Guest room Electronic Door Locks Page ‐ 18
Section – 10: Slip Resistance Page ‐ 18
Section – 11: Carbon Monoxide Detection Page ‐ 19
Section – 12: Leisure and Fitness Centre Safety Page ‐ 20
Section – 13: Utilities Page ‐ 22
Section – 14: Mechanical System Page ‐ 26
Section – 15: Electrical System Page ‐ 30
Section – 16: Plumbing & Sanitary System Page ‐ 35
Section – 17: IHG Green Engage for Sustainability Design Page ‐ 37
Section – 18: Vertical Transportation Page ‐ 41
Section – 19: My Room Page ‐ 43
Section – 20: Acoustic Performances Standards Page ‐ 45
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Section – 21: Handover Page ‐ 48
Technical Handbook Version ‐ 2021

1.0 Introduction To enable the designer to understand our Brand Safety & Engineering
requirements fully and the installer implement the design appropriately
This Technical Handbook sets out the immediate information that through the construction and pro‐opening phases, IHG will implement the
developers, investors & designers of IHG’s brands will require to understand following structured approach;
our Brand Safety & Engineering requirements and assists the understanding
how to interpret these. This Technical Handbook will be included within the Property Report and
will be accompanied by any property specific Brand Safety or Engineering
The handbook provides an approach that is crucial to the correct execution comments from the review of any plans or information provided.
of the design. It provides standards, specifications and design guidance to
illustrate what works within our brands to assure guest comfort and satisfy Design & Engineering will participate in a project “kick off” meeting which
operational needs. should be held no later than 12 weeks after the development agreement
has been signed. At this meeting an IHG Brand Safety & Engineering Design
The document refers to recognized international & national codes of representative will provide the following;
practice, statutory regulations and IHG’s Brand Standard requirements.  A full explanation of the standards, specifications and project
specific requirements set out within the Property Report.
This document will serve as a continuous point of reference, not only at the  Specific design guidance for a project will be issued to the technical
initial stages, but throughout the design, development, installation and pre‐ design team and an agreement on system options established.
opening phases of the hotel development process.  Any operating & performance data that is necessary to complete
the preliminary design will be provided.
2.0 Design & Construction Process  An agreement on the use of local or international standards / codes
will be made.
These standards & specifications are not intended to provide inflexible  Design compliance check‐sheets will be issued and the program and
prescriptive requirements but rather form a strategic framework of value, process for ongoing design review agreed.
good practice, innovation energy efficiency and longevity from which the
designers and specifiers can work. In summary, the Brand Standards have The Brand Safety & Engineering Design representative will remain available
been prepared in order to: to the project design team throughout the design process and will conduct
 Define the design criteria for IHG hotel projects. stage review of the design as it progresses.
 Provide clear indication of responsibilities.
 Provide clear written and illustrative information. Periodic site inspections will be conducted by IHG Design & Engineering
 Provide examples of cost effective simple designs that are proven through the construction stage; these will be carried out at the following
for use. (This does not preclude the designers from putting forward milestones
alternatives that are more cost effective or can provide other  First Fix of the Brand Safety / MEP Systems
benefits).  Second fix of the Brand Safety / MEP Systems
 Provide a summary of systems that have been proven and are  Works testing & Final Commissioning
acceptable. (This does not preclude designers from proposing  Pre‐opening
alternatives, particularly as technology advances. Any alternatives
proposed however should be submitted with sufficient detail for IHG Design & Engineering will undertake inspection of the Brand Safety
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comparison and in particular the benefits listed, for IHG approval). Systems & MEP systems prior to handover and require systems to be
demonstrated. All as built / installed documentation, certification of

compliance / commissioning and operating & maintenance manuals will be  Details of the interface between fire protections systems and other
reviewed prior to the opening of the hotel systems in the building (for example ventilation)
 Facilities for the fire brigade including rising mains, hose‐reels, fire‐
3.0 Brand Safety Standards Compliance fighting elevators and communications
 Occupancy figures and escape route / stair capacities
Brand Safety Standards and Local Regulations  Evacuation strategy for guest room floors, public and back of house
areas
All hotels must be designed to comply with national and local regulations. In
addition, IHG Brand Safety Standards must be fully complied with, unless an
alternative is detailed herein. In case of conflict, the more stringent
standards must be complied with, unless the local regulations specifically
prohibit compliance with an IHG standard, in which case written evidence of
the regulation must be provided to IHG.

Specifications

At the design stage, a list of proposed deviations from IHG Brand Safety and
Engineering Standards must be provided to IHG. Where the proposed
deviations are accepted by IHG, alternative arrangements that achieve an
equivalent level of safety may be required and these must be fully
implemented.

At the design stage detailed plans, specifications and other relevant
information must be provided to IHG for acceptance. This must include full
details of structural fire protection and fire protection systems in the
building including:

 Standards / codes to which each individual element of the building
and its fire protection systems will comply
 Fire resistance of the structure
 Fire protection of escape routes including walls, doors and
openings in walls and floors
 Fire protection of shafts including service risers and elevator shafts
 Fire alarm and detection system including a cause and effect matrix
 Sprinkler system
 Other fire suppression systems
 Emergency power and lighting
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 Smoke control systems

4.0 Structural Fire resistance & Fire resisting Separation  Back of house and guest rooms / guest corridors
 Guest rooms and adjoining rooms
All applicable international, national and local laws and regulations must be  Plant rooms and all other areas
complied with.
Car parks located in or directly below the hotel, either sprinklered or
In the event of a discrepancy between international, national and local laws Separated from the hotel with construction providing a fire resistance rating
or regulations, and the Standards or Specifications, the more stringent of at least 90‐minutes.
requirement must take precedence (unless the more stringent IHG
requirement is forbidden locally). Flammable Materials stored in the main building or any of the interior
corridor guest room area of the hotel must be kept in a fire proof lockers or
4.01 Rated Construction / Fire rated Structure cabinets of minimum of 30minutes fire resistance.
Building height is measured from external fire brigade access level to the Specification
finished floor level of the highest hotel floor with guest access. Building are
further classified as follows Fire resisting construction must extend from the floor to the underside of
 Super High rise – Building height greater than 128m/420ft the fire resisting floor above.
 High rise ‐ Building height greater than 25m/75ft Walls of service riser shafts that are fire stopped at every floor level may be
 Medium rise ‐ Building height greater than 10m/33ft and less than
60 minutes. Where not fire stopped at every floor level, they must match
25m/75ft
required fire resistance of hotel structure.
 Low rise ‐ Building height less than 10m/33ft
Fire rated structure includes all elements that are essential for stability of Stairs, Elevators shaft and Garbage/Linen Chute enclosure must also match
the building which includes stair, elevator shafts and service shafts. required fire resistance of hotel structure.

Brand Safety Standards Fig 4.01 – Fire Resisting Separation
A Minimum rated construction is required in the following areas:
 Super high rise – by Fire strategy specialist

 High Rise ‐ 120‐minute fire resistance and a Fixed Fire suppression
system
 Medium Rise ‐ 90‐minute fire resistance, or 60‐minute fire

resistance with Fixed Fire suppression system
 Low Rise ‐ 60‐minute fire resistance Structure
Fire Compartment
Brand Safety Standards
The Structure of the Hotel must have a minimum Fire Resistance of 60
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minutes.

 Public areas and guest rooms / guest corridors

4.02 Fire Resisting Door To prevent damage to self‐closing, fire resisting doors that are in heavy use
they must be held open by electromagnetic door holders that release upon
Brand Safety Standards operation of the fire alarm.
All Guest Room entrance doors and door frames must achieve a minimum
Fire Resistance of no less than 20 minutes. Hinges must have a melting point of no less than 800°C.
Doors and door frames in fire rated walls other than Guest room doors,
must achieve a minimum Fire Resistance as follows: 4.03 Fire Seal
 60‐minute construction: A 30‐minute rated door and frame is
required Brand Safety Standards
 90‐minute construction: A 60‐minute rated door and frame is All penetrations between and through fire resisting constructions must be
required fire stopped with materials or Assemblies with a fire resistance rating not
 120‐minute construction: A 90‐minute rated door and frame is less than the rating of the surrounding structure.
required
Service riser shafts that are not fire stopped at every floor must be fitted
All Fire Rated Doors except for service riser and/or connecting guest room with smoke detection at every third floor and at the top of the service riser.
doors must be equipped with automatic door closers to ensure latching.
All attics not protected by a Fixed Fire Suppression System must be
Where fire rated rebated double doors are provided, they must be fitted subdivided by draft stops (fire breaks) into areas that do not exceed 330m²
with Door Selectors. (3000ft²).

Car parks located in or directly below the hotel, either sprinklers or a Specification
vestibule with two 30‐minute fire and smoke resisting doors at any passes
between the car park and the hotel. All engineering services that passes through fire rated walls must have
appropriate fire stop/barrier/seal to prevent the spread of fire.
Storage rooms that open on to an Emergency Egress stairwell must provide
All non‐essential services must be avoided passing through fire escape
Fire resistant doors with a self‐closing mechanism.
staircase and lift core.

Specification Air conditioning / ventilation ducts passing through fire resisting walls or
floors must be prevent the spread of fire must have one of the following:
Elevator doors must be protected at all levels by either:
 Fire dampers must be provided at the wall or floor and these must
 Fire resisting lift landing doors or
be accessible for maintenance and resetting.
 A fire resisting lobby with self‐closing door.
 The ducts must be enclosed throughout their length by fire resisting

material. Ex: Kitchen extract ducts must not be provided with fire
To prevent the spread of heat, smoke and hot gases, all fire‐resistant doors
dampers but must be enclosed throughout their length from the
must be provided with smoke seals and intumescent strips.
kitchen to the discharge point of the building in a fire resisting
Self‐closing devices must be of the overhead hydraulic type and must be
material enclosure.
capable of overcoming the latch to secure the door.
 Fire collars must be provided when flexible ducts are provided.
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 Mechanical fire dampers must be provided for guest room 4.04 Rubbish and Laundry Chutes
bathroom exhaust and fresh air supply.
Motorized Smoke Fire Dampers (MSFD) when provided must have both
monitoring & Control module. Each MSFD must identify its status Rubbish and laundry chutes require the following:
(Open/Close) during normal & fire mode condition.  At the terminus a 60‐minute fire rated door installed
Fig 4.02 – Opening in fire resistant Construction  Door at the terminus fitted with a self‐closing device and held open
only by a fusible link
 In hotels with a Fixed Fire Suppression System, the chute must also
have a Fixed Fire Suppression System fitted
 All other rubbish and laundry chute doors must be self‐closing and
have a self‐latching device
 In un‐sprinklered buildings, a single automatic sprinkler or approved
automatic suppression system must be installed at the top of the
chute

Specification

Linen chutes must be enclosed in a shaft or be constructed of materials and
doors of the appropriate fire resistance for the height of the building.

Doors to linen chutes must be of either 30‐ or 60‐minutes fire resistance as
appropriate, with the terminus door being 60 minutes.

Fig 4.03‐ Typical guest room fire damper arrangement Linen chutes must be in service rooms with no access by guests and they
must not be in guestroom corridors or stairs.

The top of the chute must be vented to release smoke and hot gases.

In sprinkler protected buildings a sprinkler head with a protective enclosure
must be provided at the top and at every third floor within the chute.

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Fig 4.04 ‐ Rubbish and Laundry Chute Arrangement full details of the fire protection measures must be provided by the
designing engineers to IHG for acceptance.

Atrium must be provided with beam or aspirating type smoke detection
system

Fig 4.05 – Atrium Smoke Clearance

4.05 Atrium
A large‐volume space created by a floor opening or series of floor openings
connecting two or more stories that is covered at the top of the series of
openings and is used for purposes other than an enclosed stairway; elevator
hoist way; escalator opening; or utility shaft used for plumbing, electrical,
air‐conditioning, or communications facilities. Note:” large‐volume” means
a minimum horizontal dimension of 6.1m (20ft) and a minimum area of
95m² (1000ft²). A monumental stair may or may not be considered as an
atrium space.


Hotels with Atriums must have a Smoke Control System.

Specification
Fire protection measures for atria must be designed by suitably qualified fire
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engineers (engineers to be agreed with IHG prior to their appointment) and


5.0 Fire Suppression System  The maximum travel distance to a fire extinguisher must not exceed
25m (75ft).
All applicable international, national and local laws and regulations must be
complied with. Fire hydrants or other water supplies used for fire fighting must be provided
at Suitable Locations.
In the event of a discrepancy between international, national and local laws
or regulations, and the Standards or Specifications, the more stringent Standpipes (rising mains) or hose reels must be provided in all High‐rise
requirement must take precedence (unless the more stringent IHG properties.
requirement is forbidden locally). Where a Fixed Fire Suppression System is installed in the hotel the sauna
cabin must be fitted with a high temperature sprinkler head.
In buildings of more than four floors protected by a Fixed Fire Suppression
All buildings must be protected by a Fixed Fire Suppression System that is System the attic must be protected with a Fixed Fire Suppression System.
appropriate to the classification of fire loading in the location except:
 Low‐rise and Medium‐rise buildings where a risk assessment carried In hotels with a Fixed Fire Suppression System, the chute must also have a
out by IHG shows that the design, construction and local Fixed Fire Suppression System fitted
infrastructure achieves an acceptable level of protection against
Special Fire Hazard(s) In hotels without a Fixed Fire Suppression Systems must be validated by
 Guest room bathrooms with non‐combustible fixtures and closets Specialist fire life safety consultants inline with IHG + Local + applicable
 Non‐occupied auxiliary structures, located remotely from principal International standards with following strategy being affected.
buildings of the hotel and containing non‐critical functions  Distance between emergency exits
 Travel distance to an emergency exit
Where a hotel is not protected by a Fixed Fire Suppression System, guest  Dead‐end guest room corridor length
rooms equipped with stove type cooking equipment must have a Fixed Fire
 Structural Rated Construction
Suppression System. However, Hotels where more than 50% of guest rooms
 All Emergency Egress stair routes directly outside
are equipped with stove type cooking equipment must be protected
 Addressable hard‐wired Fire Alarm system
throughout by a Fixed Fire Suppression System.
 Public address broadcast evacuation message system

 Automatic Suppression System for Rubbish and Laundry Chutes
A Fixed Fire Suppression System is required for Cooking Ranges and must
meet the following requirements:  Other measures as identified by Specialist fire life safety consultant

 Operated both automatically and manually
Specification
 Automatically turn off fuel supply to cooking equipment when

system is activated
Sprinkler systems are “Life Safety” systems that is specifically designed for
 Be manually reset after it has activated
the protection of life as well as property and includes:
 Be connected to the fire alarm control panel
 Water source that is reliable in all reasonable circumstances for fire
 A wet chemical system should be used.
fighting purpose.

 Localized Jockey, Main & Stand‐by pump arrangement that can
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Portable fire extinguishers are required throughout the building.
deliver water at required volume and pressure to installed fire
 Selected and located based on the type of anticipated fire.
suppression system.

 Power back‐up for stand‐by pump can be through a diesel pump or Fig 5.02 – Typical guest floor sprinkler protection system
electric pump connected to a centralized generator as preferred by
local authority.
 Quick response sprinkler heads should be provided throughout the
hotel with good coverage.

Hazard Classification & Zoning to be evaluated by appointed consultant.
Each zone should be monitored by Zone control valve consist of
 Flow switch connected to fire alarm system
 Isolation valve with tamper switch connected to fire alarm panel
 By‐pass arrangement connected to drain line for frequent testing
Activation of installed fixed fire suppression system should initiate fire alarm
in conjunction with respective Smoke/heat detectors and Manual call point.

Risk of Freezing pipe lines must be prevented in cold climate regions by
considering Deluge system within these areas.

When hotel is part of mixed used structure, the whole of the building must
be sprinkler protected.

Server room must be provided with specialized fire suppression system such
as FM200 or equaling system that should be connected to fire alarm system.

Fig 5.01 – Kitchen hood suppression system
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6.0 Fire Detection & Notification System The maximum travel distance to a manual initiating device (call point / pull
station) should not exceed 61m (200ft).
All applicable international, national and local laws and regulations must be
complied with. System hard‐wired detectors connected to the fire panel are required in the
following areas:
In the event of a discrepancy between international, national and local laws  Public Areas
or regulations, and the Standards or Specifications, the more stringent  Back of House areas
requirement must take precedence (unless the more stringent IHG  Attics without a Fixed Fire Suppression System
requirement is forbidden locally).  Detectors must be located as per manufacturers requirements at
the time of installation
Brand Safety Standards  Heat detectors may be used in areas such as kitchens where the
room atmosphere is unsuitable for the use of a smoke detector.
An automatic fire alarm system is required throughout the hotel that meets
the following minimum requirements: Single or multiple station (interconnected) carbon monoxide detectors
 Must be addressable incorporating an alarm must be installed as follows:
 Zoned hard‐wired smoke or heat detectors  Where there is a Fuel Burning Appliance
 Have manual initiating devices (call points)  In guest rooms adjacent to the room where there is a Fuel Burning
 Have an automatic standby emergency power supply for a minimum Appliance
of 24 hours operation  In guest rooms adjacent to the vent path from a Fuel Burning
Appliance
Smoke detectors with local sounding device are required in all guest rooms.  In Corridors or Common Areas adjacent to the room where there is
a Fuel Burning Appliance
Smoke detectors are required in interior guest room corridors with
Maximum spacing must not exceed 15m (50ft). The General Alarm must sound if any of the following are activated:

 Smoke or heat detector (other than guest room)
Service riser shafts that are not fire stopped at every floor must be fitted
 Manual initiating device (call points / pull stations)
with smoke detection at every third floor and at the top of the service riser.
 Automatic sprinkler water‐flow device

Car parks located in or directly below the hotel, either sprinklers or
A General Alarm must sound throughout the building when the fire
following measures must be in place:
detection system is activated and meet the following requirements:
 A fire alarm and detection system linked to the hotel system
 System detectors must sound an alarm without delay at the point
 Manual pull stations (call points) provided at all exit points
where the fire has been detected

 System detectors must sound an alarm without delay at an alarm
Manual initiating devices (call points / pull stations) connected to a fire
panel
alarm control panel must be provided in the following locations:
 Provide a minimum sound level of 75dBA at the bed head
 At or close to the front desk
 Provide a minimum sound level of 65dB in all other areas
 Each ground floor exit
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 Each stair access points

Two‐Stage Fire Alarms are permitted with "addressable" smoke detectors.  In guest rooms adjacent to the room where there is a Fuel Burning
Activation of a second alarm initiating device must result in the activation of Appliance
the General Alarm.  In guest rooms adjacent to the vent path from a Fuel Burning
Appliance
A means of warning guests with impaired hearing in the event of a General  In Corridors or Common Areas adjacent to the room where there is
Alarm or voice evacuation message must be provided. Flashing beacons and a Fuel Burning Appliance
vibrating pillow pads are recommended.
Specification
The automatic fire alarm system must incorporate a broadcast evacuation
message system in the following properties: Appropriate Smoke/heat/multi detection unit must be provided within all
 High‐rise hotels enclosed areas of hotel structure. Enclosed area includes all FOH and BOH
 Other hotels without a Fixed Fire Suppression System. spaces, Service shafts (when not fire stopped at each floor level), store
room and mechanical plant rooms. Space that are exempted or restricted
The broadcast evacuation message system must meet the following from using such detection system by local authority should be notified and
requirements: agreed with IHG representative before implementation.
 Include a pre‐recorded evacuation message in the local language(s)
and English Fire alarm notification system such as General Alarm and broadcast
 Provide a minimum sound level of 75dBA at the bed head evacuation system must be provided within all spaces to achieve specified
 Provide a minimum sound level of 65dBA in Places of Assembly Sound level. Notification system within areas of high ambient noise such as
 Include an alarm plant room must consider appliances noise in sizing/spacing of speakers to
achieve specified sound level.
An alarm panel must be permanently monitored.
Addressable hard‐wired Fire alarm system must be connected to following
All cabling and connections for the fire alarm and detection system must be terminals/system
protected against fire and physical damage for a minimum duration of 30  Smoke Detectors
minutes.  Heat Detectors
 Multi Sensors (Combination of smoke & heat detectors)
Emergency Exits that are fitted with a Fire Door Retainer must meet the  Special detectors like Beam detectors
following:  Manual call points
 Automatically release upon actuation of the fire alarm and  Zone sprinkler flow switch (Zone Control Valve)
detection system  Tamper switch for Isolation valves
 Fail‐safe to unlocked position in case of power failure  Carbon Monoxide Detectors/systems
 Fire Pumps
In the event of a fire alarm being activated, lifts must automatically go to  Fire tank water levels
the Designated Floor Level. Doors must open to allow passengers to escape.  Specialized fire suppression systems (Ansul, FM200 and others)
 Deluge system
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Single or multiple station (interconnected) carbon monoxide detectors  Control & monitoring module of appliances / dampers / Fire Curtain
incorporating an alarm must be installed as follows:  Automatically door release mechanism
 Where there is a Fuel Burning Appliance

 Smoke Management System activation of any initiating device and manually from Fire alarm
 Vertical transport systems panel.
 Fuel distribution & its leak detection system  A General Alarm must sound throughout the building when the fire
 Back Ground Music system (BGM) detection system is activated. Alarm sound level for guest room
 Security Access control system must be of 75dBA at the bed head and 65dB in all other areas.
 Public Address system  Evacuation mode must broadcast pre‐recorded evacuation message
 Flashing beacons/Strobe lighting system in local language(s) and English with a minimum sound level of
 Building Automation System 75dBA at the bed head and 65dBA in Places of Assembly. General
 Fire Alarm repeater/Mimic panels Alarm should be timed with broadcast evacuation messaging to
 Fire man’s communication system (Per local code) avoid overlap.
 Intercom from Refuge Area / Access Guest holding Area  Evacuation mode must activate Flashing beacons within accessible
 Public area lighting dimming system guest rooms along with General Alarm and broadcast evacuation
messaging system.
 Other system as required by Cause & Effect Matrix
 Emergency Exits that are fitted with a Fire Door Retainer must be
 Staff Paging/Notification system
Automatically release upon actuation of the fire alarm and
Location of Main fire alarm panel must be in a permanently manned area
detection system.
with Mimic panels within engineering office /Main Reception. Refer to
Security control room for additional system termination within this room.  All passenger lifts (Guest & Staff Lifts) to ground to designated floor
level. Alternative lift landing level should also be made available
Fire alarm system must be provided with un‐interruptible emergency power when designated floor is covered with smoke.
supply of minimum 24 hours standby / one‐hour operation mode with  Automatically door release mechanism to close respective fire
further backup by onsite diesel generator for continuous operation. doors.
General Alarm activation should be minimally initiated by following devise  Following Smoke Management System should initiate as applicable
 All type of Smoke/Heat detectors o Staircase pressurization system
 Manual Call points o Lift lobby Pressurization system
o Lift core Pressurization system
 Sprinkler Zone Control Valve activation
o Corridor Pressurization system
 Activation of Specialized fire suppression system
o Corridor smoke extract & Make‐up system as required

o Atrium smoke extract & Make‐up system
Cause & Effect should be minimally including following system interface
o Carpark smoke extract & Make‐up system as required
with fire alarm system
 LPG/Natural gas distribution & isolation system
 System detectors must sound an alarm without delay at the point
o Isolate Gas supply to all Kitchen appliance under respective
where the fire has been detected and alarm panel. Alarm sound
hood when Kitchen hood fire suppression system are
level for guest room must be 75dBA at the bed head and 65dB
activated.
within all other hotel areas.
o Activation of kitchen hood suppression system or Heat
 Two‐Stage Fire Alarms are permitted with "addressable" smoke
detectors should initiate gas supply isolation to all kitchen
detectors. Activation of a second alarm initiating device must result
appliance within respective kitchens.
in the activation of the General Alarm.
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o Evacuation mode must isolation main supply lines to
 Investigation time delay for two stage fire alarm can be extended up
building in addition to localized isolation at kitchens.
to 3 minutes. However, this delay must be superseded upon

 Evacuation mode must mute all Back‐Ground Music system (BGM) Fig 6.01 Typical Single Stage Fire Alarm Operating Matrix
to priorities General Alarm and broadcast evacuation messaging.
Combining Back Ground Music system with broadcast evacuation Fire Detection from
messaging system is subjected to local authority requirement.  Smoke / Heat Detector (Other than guest room)
Though not preferred for luxury brands, considering drop in sound  Manual Call point (MCP)
quality of music system.  Sprinkler Zone control valve
 Evacuation mode must switch‐off all Air Handling Units though its  Specialized fire suppression system (Ansul/FM200)
interface with building management system. However, Smoke
detectors installed within ducts should switch‐off respective Air
Handling Units immediately upon smoke detection.
 For Mixed use structure notify other non‐managed areas that are Alarm Activation without
Fire Detection from Guest
part of hotel structure or vice versa.
room Sounder base smoke delay at Fire Alarm panel
 Lighting dimmer control should be interfaced with fire alarm panel
detector room and detection area
for 100% illumination of dimming circuits.
 Notify local fire brigade when required by local authority.
 Cause & Effect strategy must be developed by qualified specialist
for Super High‐rise building.
 Other life safety systems that are expected to be interfaced by local Cause & Effect Matrix Activation Without delay
I
authority that are part of Cause & Effect Matrix. N
 General Alarm
V
Fault/Error notification should be minimally initiated by following devices  Broadcast Evacuation Message
E
 Wiring/loop Fault  Flashing beacons
S
 Activation of Tamper switch for Isolation valves  Release fire door Retainer T
 Fire Pump Common Faults  Grounding of all Lifts I
 Low water level within sprinkler water tank  Smoke Management System G
 Generator running / Fault (Only during Alarm)  Gas isolation System A
 Other System Health Check faults  Mute all Back‐Ground Music T
 Air Handling Units Isolation E
 Dimming Circuit Illumination

 Notify local fire brigade if required

 Other Specialist Consultant inputs

Reset and Resume Active
False
Monitoring of Fire Alarm System
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Alarm

Continue Evacuating Processes

Fig 6.01 Typical Two Stage Fire Alarm Operating Matrix Fire Detection from Guest Activate Sounder base without
room Sounder base smoke delay at Fire detected Guest
detector room
Fire Detection from

 Smoke / Heat Detector (Other than guest room)
 Manual Call point (MCP)*
 Sprinkler Zone control valve* Alarm Activation without delay
 Specialized fire suppression system (Ansul/FM200)
at Fire Alarm panel Location

Mute any notification
Stand‐by announcement without delay in
and initiate 180 seconds
public area upon activation of smoke/heat
countdown delay for
detector in fire detected public area Acknowledge in
Investigation
20 Seconds

Cause & Effect Matrix Activation Without delay Activation of any additional fire detection unit during investigation

 General Alarm
 Broadcast Evacuation Message
 Flashing beacons

 Release fire door Retainer Confirmed fire during investigation

 Grounding of all Lifts
 Smoke Management System
 Gas isolation System
False
 Mute all Back‐Ground Music Reset and Resume Active

Alarm
 Air Handling Units Isolation
Monitoring of Fire Alarm System
 Dimming Circuit Illumination
 Notify local fire brigade if required

 Specialist Consultant inputs

No Response upon completion of 180 second countdown delay
 Others if any

Note‐
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*Manual Call point (MCP) and Sprinkler Zone Control Valve can initiate
General alarm without delay when required by local Authorities.

7.0 Smoke Control System  Air flow velocity averaged over the full area of each door opening
shall not be less than 1.0 m/s when a combination of two doors
Smoke management systems ensures smoke free access for guest till final from any two successive storeys and the main discharge door are
exit. Areas such as guest room corridor & fire escape staircase must be fully open.
maintained for easy exit. System may include one or all the following:
 Staircase pressurization system Emergency power supply must be provided for all fire life safety systems.
 Lift lobby Pressurization system Smoke ventilation fans and related controls must be connected to diesel
 Lift core Pressurization system generator for continuous operation.
 Corridor Pressurization system
 Corridor smoke extract & Make‐up system as required Fig 7.01 – Staircase Pressurization System
 Atrium smoke extract & Make‐up system
 Carpark smoke extract & make‐up system as required

Brand Safety Standards (Staircase pressurization)
Emergency Egress stairwells in High‐rise hotels must have one of the
following:
 Mechanical stairwell pressurization
 Access to the stairwell through an open exterior vestibule
 A Fire Lobby

Specification (Staircase pressurization)

Where stair pressurization is provided and there is no satisfactory local
standard acceptable to IHG, the system must comply with relevant parts of
EN 12101.

The system must be designed and installed by suitably qualified engineers
with experience of stair pressurization systems.

In particular, the system must meet the following requirements:
 Pressurize the stair by means of a vertical duct with outlets at every
3rd floor.
 Be provided with a means for regulating the pressure within the
stair so that it does not exceed 50 Pa +/‐ 10%.
 Force required to open staircase door must not exceed 100N.
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 Air release vents are provided on every floor to prevent the
pressure equalizing with that of the stair.


Brand Safety Standards (Car Park)  Openings must have an aggregate free vent area of not less the
1/40th of the area of the level in they are located
For car parks located in or directly below the hotel that are not provided
 At least half of the openings must be divided equally between
with sprinkler protection must be provided with Mechanical or natural
opposite sides of the level
smoke ventilation system sufficient to keep the garage smoke free.

Where natural ventilation of enclosed car parks is not possible to
(Note: sprinkler protected garages below hotels will generally also require
implement, mechanical ventilation must be provided and meet the
smoke ventilation as part of the fire protection strategy).
following:

 Carbon monoxide (CO) levels must be a maximum of 35 ppm per
Specification (Car Park)
one hour.
Where there is no satisfactory local standard acceptable to IHG, car park  Carbon monoxide (CO) levels must never exceed a maximum of 120
mechanical ventilation systems must comply with relevant parts of EN ppm.
12101.

Car park mechanical ventilation systems must meet the following
requirements:
 The system must be independent of other ventilation systems other
than the normal ventilation system for the car park
 The system must provide a minimum of 10 air changes / hour in a
fire mode.
 Suitable replacement air (Make‐up) must be provided
 The system must be in two parts that can operate simultaneously or
singly and each of which is capable of extracting at least 50% of the
required rate
 Each part must have independent power supplies that can operate
in the event of mains power failure
 Fans must be capable of running at a minimum of 300°C for 60
minutes
 Ductwork must have a fire rating, throughout its length to the
outside of the building, of at least 60 minutes or the ductwork and
fixings must be constructed of metal with a melting point of not less
than 800°C

Car park natural ventilation systems must meet the following requirements:

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 Each level must be vented by permanent openings

8.0 Exit Signage and Emergency Lighting Exit signs must be of sufficient size so they are visible from a distance

Brand Safety Standards (Exit Signage) Fig 8.02 – Escape Sign Viewing Distance

Exit signs are required at each Emergency Exit location
 Directional exit signage must be provided when the exit is not
immediately visible.
 Signage must be illuminated by normal and Emergency Lighting that
automatically comes on when the power supply to the normal
lighting provision fails.
 Emergency power must be provided to illuminate signage for a
minimum of 60 minutes.
 Exit signs are not required in guest rooms, other public access
rooms accommodating fewer than 50people, and small storerooms
of less than 50m² (450ft²).

Specification (Exit Signage) Brand Safety Standards (Emergency Lighting)

Automatic Emergency Lighting must be provided in the following areas:
Exit signs must be provided with pictograms ("running man"). Exit signs in
front of house areas must be internally illuminated and in back of house  Emergency Egress routes
areas externally or internally illuminated by normal and emergency lighting.  Any area where there are Hazardous Processes or Machinery
 Public areas greater than 15m² (150ft²)
The images on exit signs must be clearly visible (normally this is white on a  Areas greater than 50m² (540ft²) where colleagues work
green background) and no part of the pictogram or background may be  Accessible Rooms
transparent.  All Lifts

If an exit is not immediately visible, then exit signage must be provided to Emergency lighting must provide a minimum of 60 minutes of illumination.
make guests aware of where the exit this. Escape in opposite directions
Where there is no national code for lighting levels, emergency lighting must
should be possible from most areas of the hotel; therefore emergency exit
provide an average of 10lux (1 foot candle) at floor level and a minimum of
signage should be visible in two directions from most areas.
1 lux (0.1 foot candle) at any point.
Fig 8.01 – Example of “Running Man” Pictogram Specification (Emergency Lighting)

Emergency lighting system must be either a central battery or self‐
contained battery system, configured to ensure that it automatically
operates not only under complete failure of the main electrical system but
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also under sub‐main and final circuit (local) failure.


Where a central battery system is provided, all cables must have minimum Floor surfaces where guests and visitors can be expected to be bare‐foot,
60 minutes fire resistance. However, this could be optional when batteries such as bathrooms, showers, pool surrounds and so on must have a slip
are provided locally at each emergency light. resistance of R10B. Floor surfaces where guests, visitors and staff will be
wearing shoes must have a slip resistance of R10.
It is noted that illuminated exit signs often form part of the emergency
lighting provision, but additional emergency lights should also be Bath tubs and shower trays must have full length slip resistant surfaces.
considered.
Space Slip
Normal ceiling lights with emergency battery packs of 60min duration may Resistance
also be used for emergency lighting when permitted by local regulations. Restaurants and Hotel Kitchen up to 100 meals per day R11
Restaurants and Hotel Kitchen more than 100 meals per day R12
9.0 Guest room Electronic Door Locks Food preparation kitchen (Fast food kitchen, snack bars) R12
Dish and pan wash rooms R12
Dining rooms, guest rooms, canteens including serving counter R9
Entrance Area R9
Electronic Door Locks must be approved by IHG. Stairs R9
Toilets and wash rooms R10
All guest room entrance doors must be fitted with an Electronic Door Locks. Storage Cellars R10
Cold stores, deep freeze stores R11
Specification Rooms with washing machines R11
Garages, car‐parks R10
An approved lock list is available upon request. Buffet food service/counter area R10
Entrance area and stairs R11 or R10
10.0 Slip Resistance Traffic routes R11 or R10
Loading platforms, covered R11 or R10
Brand Safety Standards Loading platforms, not covered R12
Sloping ramps (e.g. for wheel‐chairs, loading platforms) R12
The swimming pool deck must be Slip Resistant. Open air parking area R11 or R10
Bathroom Floors R10
The following areas must have a Slip Resistant finish: Shower rooms B
 Bathroom floors Pool Surroundings B
 Showers Stair leading into water B
 A Slip Resistant bathtub Ladders and stairs outside pool area B
Barefoot passage ways A
Specification Changing rooms A
Entry Foyers – wet R10

Entry foyers – dry R9
Where there is no satisfactory local standard acceptable to IHG, the slip
Internal ramps / Slopes ‐ dry R10
resistance of surfaces must comply with DIN 51130 and DIN 51097
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11.0 Carbon Monoxide Detection Carbon Monoxide (CO) detection system must be provided with un‐
interruptible emergency power supply of minimum 24 hours standby / one‐
Brand Safety Standards hour operation mode with further backup by onsite diesel generator for
continuous operation.
Single or multiple station (interconnected) carbon monoxide detectors
incorporating an alarm must be installed as follows:
 Where there is a Fuel Burning Appliance
 In guest rooms adjacent to the room where there is a Fuel Burning
Appliance
 In guest rooms adjacent to the vent path from a Fuel Burning
Appliance
 In Corridors or Common Areas adjacent to the room where there is
a Fuel Burning Appliance

Specification

A fuel burning appliance includes but is not limited to any furnace, boiler,
water heater, steam generator, fireplace, laundry dryer, appliance and
apparatus, but excludes cooking equipment.

Air Handling units must be located at minimum 15mts from any fume
discharge point with built‐in Carbon monoxide sensors to notify and switch
off the unit.

The carbon monoxide detection system must:
 Initiate an alarm without delay at the point where leakage has been
detected within guest rooms (Make Use of existing sounder base)
 Initiate an alarm without delay at centralized control panel upon
Carbon monoxide detection within guest room/sleeping areas
 Initiate an alarm without delay at centralized control panel upon
exceeding minimum permissible level within other areas such as
parking areas
 Be installed in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations

Centralized monitoring control panel for Carbon Monoxide (CO) detection
system must be in a permanently manned area and preferably in same
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room as Main fire alarm panel.


12.0 Leisure and Fitness Centre Safety
Each Swimming Pool must have life safety equipment and meet the
following requirements:
Brand Safety Standards  Include at least two life safety rings or two throwing lines
External Swimming Pools must be secured to prevent unauthorized access.  At least one life safety hook
 Chain link fences are not permitted.  Be clearly visible and easily accessible
 Where a fence cannot be used then a Risk Assessment should be  Where life safety rings and/or throwing lines are used they must be
carried out to identify the most effective way of providing connected to a rope that extends to 1.5 times the width of the pool
substantially equivalent protection.
Swimming Pool safety signage must be prominently displayed and meet the
 Where a fence is used it should be a minimum height of 1.2m (4ft),
following requirements:
with self‐closing and latching gates. The fence should have vertical
pickets that do not allow passage of a 100mm (4in) sphere.  Permanently installed
 Where life guards are not on duty, signage indicating 'No Life Guard
Doors to unsupervised indoor Swimming Pools must be fitted with on Duty'
Electronic Door Locks.  The international 'No Diving' symbol
 Rules of operation
If a Swimming Pool is closed for an extended period of time it must be  Hours of operation
secured to prevent unauthorized access.  'Use at Your Own Risk'
 Professionally prepared “closed” signs should be posted on each  Signs in the local language(s) and English
access point.  Professionally fabricated
 If the Swimming Pool is not maintained it should be covered using
at least a 12‐gauge vinyl mesh with a break‐strength of 1,800Kgs Swimming Pool depth markings must be clearly displayed.
(4,000lbs) that is securely anchored in place  Depths markings must be displayed near entry points to the
swimming pool, on all sides of the swimming pool and where
A minimum of two drains are required in all Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs. significant depth changes occur.
 Depths should be shown in both feet and meters.
Anti‐entrapment drain covers are required in all Swimming Pools and Hot  Painted depth markings should not be used.
Tub with a single drain.  Recommended to be displayed at the pool deck coping and above
the waterline at the edge of the Swimming Pool.
A minimum of 1.5m (5ft) of clear deck space must be provided around the  For Deck Level Swimming Pools, the side pool depth signs may be
perimeter of all Swimming Pools. wall mounted.
 Beach entry and zero depth type swimming pools should display a
The swimming pool deck must be Slip Resistant. sign indicating 'shallow water' at shallow water entrance point.

Ladders, steps and / or ramps with handrails must be provided at opposite The level of lighting in a Swimming Pool area must allow the entire bottom
ends of the Swimming Pool. The exposed metal of ladders, steps and of the swimming pool to be clearly seen.
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handrails must be Corrosion Resistant.

Diving boards, diving platforms and / or trampolines are not permitted.

Swimming Pools provided solely for use by children under the age of six  It is recommended that should a thermometer be provided, it
years are required to meet the following: should be non‐mercury and made visible to guests.
 Water depth must not be more than 60cm (2ft) deep
 The walls should not extend more than 15cm (6in) above the water Solarium's / tanning beds must meet the following minimum safety
line. requirements:
 Distress alarm with direct connection to an on‐site location that is
The quality of swimming pool and/or Hot Tubs and/or children's pools water permanently staffed
must be maintained and meet the following requirements:  Safety signage displayed in the local language(s) and English.
 Bottom clearly visible
 Free of debris A Hot Tub must meet the following safety requirements:
 Chemical checks on the swimming pool and/or Hot Tub water  Be capable of being secured to prevent unauthorised access
should be carried out three times during pool operating hours and  Fitted with a 15‐minute operating timer
records should be maintained.  A clearly labelled manual shut‐off control mechanism for the water
circulation pump located either within 3m (10ft) of the edge of the
Doors to unsupervised fitness rooms must be secured with an Electronic Hot Tub or at a permanently staffed point with direct line of sight to
Door Lock using electronic key access. the Hot Tub
 Water depth markings clearly visible
An emergency telephone must be provided.  A No Diving international symbol clearly visible to the user
Must be located in the Fitness Room.  Safety signage displayed in the local language(s) and English
 Must be located in the Swimming Pool  40°C (104°F) is the standard maximum temperature for a Hot Tub
 Located in a clearly visible location. although the majority of users prefer a water temperature in the
 Calls must connect to an on‐site location that is permanently staffed range of 38°C ‐ 39°C (100°F ‐ 102°F).
or directly to the emergence services. Calls must not be answered  Records of maintenance should be maintained.
by an auto‐attendant.  Access to the Hot Tub may be secured by locating the Hot Tub in a
locked and secure room or by using a fence that meets the
Saunas and/or steam rooms must meet the following minimum safety swimming pool fence requirements.
requirements:
 Fitted with a non‐lockable door Wall mirrors which go all the way to the floor must be protected by an anti‐
 Fitted with an outside observation window shatter base or film.
 Where a Fixed Fire Suppression System is installed in the hotel the
sauna cabin must be fitted with a high temperature sprinkler head
 Stove guarded by a permanently fixed heat resisting structure
 Fitted with a protected shatter‐proof light fitting that is capable of
withstanding the heat
 A distress alarm with direct connection to an on‐site location that is
permanently staffed
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 Fitted with a timer that is clearly visible to the user
 Safety signage displayed in the local language(s) and English
 A warning sign must be displayed around the steam outlet area

13.0 Utilities Electrical Supply

Site Condition Specification

Project team to review availability of all key utility services and must design A utility electrical supply must be provided and meet the following:
system to ensure reliable business continuity.  Where the electrical supply does not achieve a reliability of above
99.998% or more than one‐hour interruption per year an
Water Availability emergency generator must be provided.

Drainage Reliability  The main electrical supply must be metered.
Review
Strome Quality  Where possible electrical supply should be provided from a
Power Limitations sustainable source.
LPG/Natural Gas Natural Calamities
District Heating / Cooling Power factor correction must be provided to maintain an overall power

Fire life Safety factor of 0.98 to unity.
IPTV
Storage Capacity Harmonic filters must be provided in electrical distribution to limit total
Mobile Coverage harmonic distortion up to 10%.
Internet Required Correction
Design
Telephone Alternative Source
Location of Transformer and subsequent electrical panels must be located
Sustainable source Space Availability within back of the house areas with access limited to authorized staff. Only

dry type of transformer is permitted when housed within the hotel and
Equipment stored on site must be located in a secure weathertight
must be in strict compliance with local authority requirements.
structure or compound and screened from guest view and access.
Electrical sub‐meters must be provided for following areas:
Storm shutters, where installed, must meet the following:
 Kitchens
 Coordinate with the building façade design
 Laundry
 Safely accessible and operable
 Fitness facilities
 Must be able to be secured in open and closed position
 Guest room block
 Must not pose a hazard in accessible locations
 Mechanical Services
 Must be commercial quality
 Vertical Transportation Systems
All utility services must be reliable for the following percentage of time:  Food and Beverage Outlets
 Water supply must have a reliability of greater than 99.5%  Ballrooms
 Electrical supply must have a reliability of greater than 99.988%  Lighting Systems
 Gas supply must be available for more than 95%  Leased areas
 Written verification from the utility company of the supply and  All distribution boards serving loads in excess of 50kW
reliability must be provided.
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The reliability percentage mentioned above describes utility availability in
hours per year

Water Supply  Food and beverage outlets
 Spa
Specification
Fig 12.01 – Water Quality Levels
Water supply must meet the following:
 The World Health Organization (WHO) water quality standards at all Parameters WHO IHG Desirable EU Standards
times. Standards Level
 The water supply must be provided with a main flow meter, Temperature (°C) 15 ‐ 20 < 25
including a means of isolation. pH 6.5 – 9.5 7.0 – 8.0 6.5 – 8.5
 Where water supply at source does not meet World Health Conductivity 400 μS/cm 400 μS/cm
Chlorides 250 mg/l <50 mg/l 250 mg/l
Organization WHO) standards an appropriate water treatment plant
Sulphates 200 mg/l < 250 mg/l 250 mg/l
must be provided.
Hardness (as CaCO3) <100 mg/l 100 mg/l

Magnesium <50 mg/l 50 mg/l
Where water supply is less reliable than 99.5% of the time water storage Sodium < 250 mg/l < 50 mg/l 175 mg/l
must be provided: Potassium < 12 mg/l 12 mg/l
 As a minimum for 48 hours at maximum use. Aluminum < 0.2 mg/l 0.2 mg/l
 Where the utility company confirmation shows this can be reduced, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) < 1000 mg/l < 500 mg/l 1,500 mg/l
it can be considered but a reduction is subject to IHG approval. Nitrates 45 mg/l 0 mg/l 50 mg/l
Nitrites 0 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
Where water storage is provided and water temperature cannot be Ammonium <0.5 mg/l 0.5 mg/l
maintained below 20°C at all times, UV system must be provided after water Phenols 0.001 0.0002 mg/l
storage and before point of use. Organic Chlorine Compounds 0 mg/l 0.025 mg/l
Pesticides 0 mg/l 0.0001 mg/l
Where on site water storage is provided it must meet the following: Iron < 0.3 mg/l < 0.2 mg/l 0.2 mg/l
 Minimum two compartments Manganese 0.05 mg/l <0.05 mg/l 0.05 mg/l
Copper 0.05 mg/l <0.05 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
 Concrete tanks must be tiled, or epoxy coated.
Zinc 5.0 <0.1 mg/l 0.1 mg/l
 Internal surfaces must be smooth
Lead 0.5 0 mg/l 0.04 mg/l
Cadmium 0.01 0 mg/l 0.005 mg/l
Water flow meters must be provided for following high consumption areas: Chromium 0 mg/l 0.05 mg/l
 Kitchens Mercury 0.001 0 mg/l 0.001 mg/l
 Laundry Arsenic 0.01 0 mg/l 0.04 mg/l
 Hot water make up Cyanides 0.01 0 mg/l 0.05 mg/l
 Pool and fitness facilities Nickel 0 mg/l 0.05 mg/l
 Guest room block Fluoride 1.5 mg/l < 0.07 mg/l 1.5 mg/l
 Staff changing areas Silver 0 mg/l 0.01 mg/l
 Cooling Tower
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 Irrigation Systems
 Leased areas such as shops & offices etc.


Energy/Fuel Supply Where natural or town gas supply is provided it must meet the following:
A system to monitor and regulate the gas supply pressure to all consumers.
Brand Safety Standards  The main gas supply must be metered.
 Have an automatic solenoid shut off valve connected to gas leak
The bulk storage of liquid petroleum gas, petroleum and oil must be in detection and fire alarm system.
accordance with the recommendations of a Risk Assessment conducted by a  All serviceable equipment must have unobstructed access at all
Qualified Person. times.
 Pressure regulation
Gas Installations including fittings and connected appliances and gas  Fuel leak detection
detection equipment must be installed, tested and maintained in  Automated shut down in case of leak detection
accordance with manufacturers’ instructions  Appropriate storage and containment
 Electronic gas meters are recommended.
Automatically turn off fuel supply to cooking equipment when Fixed Fire
Suppression System for Cooking Ranges is activated Where a liquid petroleum gas supply is provided it must meet the following:
 Where Gas supply is reliable at 95% of the time: one week's storage
Where gas fires are provided an automatic ignition source with combustion at maximum use must be provided.
controls to prevent gas from being released into the room is required.
 Where Gas supply reliability is less than 95%: minimum of two
Solid fuel‐burning fireplaces are only permitted in public areas and where
week's storage at maximum use must be provided
provided must meet the following
 A manual shut off valve must be provided at the point of connection
 Equipped with an approved, tempered glass door or other suitable
to the utility supply.
guarding arrangement

 A non‐combustible floor extending a minimum of 1m (3ft) around Where a gas leakage detection system is provided it must meet the
an open fireplace following:

 Gas / fuel leak detection with an automatic shut off valve must be
Single or multiple station (interconnected) carbon monoxide detectors
provided within all areas where the utility is used.
incorporating an alarm must be installed Where there is a Fuel Burning
 The gas leak detection system must be interfaced to the fire alarm
Appliance
system to isolate the gas supply to the area on fire alarm.

Specification
The gas storage must be provided with shading from direct sunlight.

Gas supply must be provided from one of the following:
Sub‐meters must be provided for following high consumption areas:
 Natural Gas
 Kitchens
 Town Gas
 Laundry
 Liquid Petroleum Gas
 Boiler

 Absorption Chiller
The gas supply to the hotel and its associated equipment must be located
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 Health Club
within a ventilated enclosed space. The plant room must be locked and

accessible only to hotel staff.

Centralized Gas monitoring control panel must be in a permanently manned
area and preferably in same room as Main fire alarm panel. System controls
linked to life safety must be provided with un‐interruptible emergency
power supply of minimum 24 hours standby / one‐hour operation mode
with further backup by onsite diesel generator for continuous operation.

Drainage System

Specification

A Sewage disposal system must be provided and meet the following:
Connected either to a local authority sewerage network or to an onsite
sewerage treatment plant.
 Chlorination treatment where discharged to surface waterways or
used for irrigation.
 Provide sufficient collection, pumping and treatment to suit specific
design.
 Provided fuel interceptors in drainage of car parks prior to
connection to sewer or storm water.
 Provided with a grease separation system for kitchen drainage prior
to connection to sewage system.

Gravity drainage should be used wherever possible to avoid the use of
pumps. If a pumping station is required for wet sump, A duty & stand by
pumps at 100% capacity must be provided with alternative power source
from diesel generator back‐up.

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14.0 Mechanical System Fig 13.01 – Services Schematic of the main Mechanical Services


All penetrations between and through fire resisting constructions must be
fire stopped with materials or Assemblies with a fire resistance rating not
less than the rating of the surrounding structure.

Heating / cooling ducts, exhaust vents and service areas must be designed
or modified to prevent unauthorized visual access to guest rooms and
acoustic privacy between bathrooms.

Objectives

The aims and the objectives of the Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
(HVAC) systems are to:
 Provide a comfortable odour free temperature‐controlled
environment for occupants up to 24 hours a day.
 Provide individual temperature control in guest rooms, with all
rooms having heating/cooling simultaneously available.
 To provide fresh air to all areas for the dilution of odours and for
occupancy needs. This must be pre‐conditioned by dedicated air
handling units (AHU’s).
 To remove vitiated air from the areas.

Standards Fig 13.02 – Typical Zoning of HVAC System
HVAC systems must be provided and designed in accordance to the Internal
Design Criteria provided in Figure 13.03.
HVAC must provide a temperature‐controlled environment to all areas of
the hotel 24 hours a day.
Mechanical fresh air must be filtered and pre‐conditioned to meet the
design criteria requirements.
Air extraction systems must be provided to achieve the required air quality
specified.
Bathrooms must be ventilated using a mechanical exhaust system.
Controls must be provided to allow the temperature’s to be regulated to
meet the design criteria.
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Specifications
The choice of HVAC system to serve the various hotel areas shall depend on several factors. A full evaluation of options shall be undertaken to ensure the
optimum system is selected for each area; Guest Rooms, Public Spaces, Back of House (BOH).
Pre‐conditioned external fresh air must be provided. Fresh air shall be provided to the guest rooms for occupancy needs, and exhaust air via the bathrooms.
Individual space temperature control must be provided to each area and systems must be zoned (see figure 13.02).

Each guestroom will be provided with its own self‐controlled system to enable guests to control their own room temperature within pre‐set limits, typically 3°C
either side of the set point, with a 2.2°C dead band, to prevent cycling of the system.

The bedroom units shall not be switched by a key card system, and the speed/temperature control shall be to InterContinental Hotels Group approval.

The supply diffuser type and size must be selected to achieve the required air flow to distribute throughout the room without causing noise or drafts.
The design, installation and maintenance provisions shall be in full compliance with all relevant International, European, National and Local standards and
regulations, and in particular any health, fire, safety and environmental legislation.

Fig 13.03 – HVAC Design must be in compliance with the following Internal Design Criteria.

Location Internal Condition + 1°C & 5% RH Pressurization Fresh Air Quantity NR Rating Minimum
Area
Summer Winter (Note 6 and 13) Filtration

°C dB Max RH °C dB Min RH Standard to
EN779:2012
Entrance Lobby – Seating 23 60 21 30 5% Positive 1.0 l/s/m² 35 M6
Reception – General 23 60 21 30 5% Positive 1.0 l/s/m² 35 M6
Cloak room NC NC NC NC Negative Note – 7 35 No Filter
Public Toilet Note ‐ 9 60 20 30 10% Negative, Max 15 pa Note – 8 35 G4
Gift Shop 23 60 21 30 5% Positive 1.6 l/s/m² 40 M6
Corridor 23 60 21 30 5% Positive 1 AC/hr 35 G4
Restaurant 23 60 21 30 5% Positive 8.5 l/s/m² 35 M6
Public Area
Coffee Shop 23 60 21 30 5% Positive 8.5 l/s/m² 40 M6

Cocktail Lounge 23 60 21 30 5% Positive (Note ‐ 6) 10.0 l/s/Person 35 M6

Ballrooms 23 60 21 30 5% Positive 15 l/s/m² 40 F8

Pre‐Function Foyer 23 60 21 30 5% Positive 11 l/s/m² 40 F8
Function Room 23 60 21 30 5% Positive 20 l/s/m² 40 F8
Bar 23 60 21 30 5% Negative 10.0 l/s/Person 40 M6
Lounge – General 23 60 21 30 5% Positive 10.0 l/s/Person 35 M6
Meeting Rooms 23 60 22 30 5% Positive 10.0 l/s/Person 30 (Note‐4) M6
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Business Centre 23 60 21 30 Neutral 1.6 l/s/m² 35 M6
Lifts 24 60 ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ 35 M6
Stairwells 24 60 18 30 ‐ ‐ 35 ‐

Location Internal Condition + 1°C & 5% RH Pressurization Fresh Air Quantity NR Rating Minimum
Area
Summer Winter (Note 6 and 13) Filtration

°C dB Max RH °C dB Min RH Standard to
EN779:2012
Fitness Rooms 21 60 18 30 5% Negative 4.2 l/s/m² 40 M6
Recreation Area
Health Club – Reception 23 60 21 30 5% Positive 0.8 l/s/m² 40 M6

Health Club – F&B area 23 60 21 30 5% Negative 1.6 l/s/m² 40 M6
Health Club – Changing 24 NC 24 NC 10% Negative, Max 15 pa 10 AC/hr 40 M6
Massage/Solarium/Jacuzzi 27 60 27 30 Neutral 8.0 l/s/Person 35 M6
Indoor Swimming Pool Note ‐ 3 60 Note ‐ 3 65 5% Negative, Max 15 pa 15 l/s/m² of wet 40 G3
area
Bedroom – Activity Areas 23 60 22 30 Positive 25 l/s Note 10 30 (Days) M6
Guest Area
Day/Nigh 25 (Night)
Private
Bathrooms – Bath Area ‐ ‐ Negative Note ‐ 11 ‐ ‐

Club Lounge 23 60 22 30 Neutral 6.5 l/s/m² 30 M6
Corridors 23 60 21 30 Neutral ‐ 30 ‐
Laundry Max 30 NC 16 NC Negative Note – 1 45 G3
House keeping/ linen 25 NC 18 NC Positive 1.0 l/s/m² 40 M6
Kitchen (General) 27 (Note‐9) NC 18 NC Negative 1.6 l/s/m² minimum 45 G3
(Note 2)
Kitchen (Pastry) 21 (Note‐9) NC 18 NC Negative 45 G3
Kitchen (Prep/Finishing) 20 (Note‐9) NC 18 NC Negative 45 G3
Back of House
White Wine & Beer Store 5 NC 5 NC ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

Staff Dining 25 (Note‐9) NC 21 NC Positive 10 l/s/m² 40 M6
Staff Kitchen 25 (Note‐9) NC 18 NC Negative 10 AC/hr (Note 2) 45 G3

Staff Changing 25 (Note‐9) NC 23 NC Negative 10 AC/hr 40 M6

Corridors 25 NC 18 NC Neutral ‐ 30 M6
Offices 24 (Note‐9) 60 22 30 5% Positive 1.0 l/s/m² 35 M6
Work Shops 25 (Note‐9) NC 20 NC Negative 1.6 l/s/m² (Note 14) 45 G3
Plant rooms 30 Max NC 8 (Min) ‐ Negative (Note 12) 65 ‐
Server/ IT Equipment Rm 23 (Note‐9) 60 20 30 5% Positive 1 AC/hr 45 F8
Lift Motor Rooms 28 Max NC 16 (Min) NC Negative (Note 12) 45 ‐
Refuse Area 24 Max NC 18 NC Negative 6 AC/hr 40 G3
External Covered/Underground ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐ Negative 6 AC/hr (Note 15) 55 ‐
Areas Car Parking

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NC Not Controlled Note ‐ 08 Toilet extract to be sized on 6 AC/hr or 25 l/s per shower/WC
enclosure/two urinals. Door under cut must be provided for make‐air for
make‐up via the toilet lobby, supplied from the nearest supply air system.
Extract fans to be dual fans. In “Hot climates” make up air must be cooled
and in ‘Cold Climates’ heated if the air is directly from outside e.g. pool
toilets
Note ‐ 01 10 AC/hr. or sized to dissipate heat and moisture from equipment if Note ‐ 09 Ventilation to these areas to be designed to maintain internal air
details are available. temperature below 25°C for 95% of the year. Alternatively, a cooling
system is required, the internal design temperature shall be 24°C
Note ‐ 02 Air change rate shall depend on kitchen equipment heat output and on Note ‐ 10 Ventilation rates to be based on 8‐12 l/s per guest, final figure to balance
extract volume from canopies. A minimum face velocity must be the exhaust rate. The maximum number of guests per room to be utilized
provided to each canopy, refer to the kitchen section of this document. hence:
Use of proprietary hoods with UV filtration can reduce this Standard rooms, Club room, Queen, King allow 2 persons.
Allergy/disabled allow 1 person. Queen Sofa, King Sofa and Double allow
4 persons. Supply of fresh air shall be pre‐conditioned.
Note ‐ 03 Pool hall internal temperature should be designed 1oC above maximum Note ‐ 11 Extract volume from guest bathroom shall be minimum of 90% of the
pool water temperature supply air volume to the guestroom, and a minimum of 6 Ac/hr., but
preferably balanced with the fresh air.
Note ‐ 04 Cross talk attenuators and any services penetrations to/from meeting Note ‐ 12 Ventilation rates to be selected to achieve the maximum summer
rooms and guest bedrooms to provide 50dB sound reduction through the temperature requirement. Fans to be controlled from a local thermostat.
wall, floor or roof. Natural ventilation is an acceptable alternative if suitable control can be
demonstrated.
Note ‐ 05 Computer and IT/Telephone rooms shall be provided with supplementary Note ‐ 13 The fresh air quantities indicated for public spaces are the maximum to
“split” under floor ducted air conditioning systems with standby power be allowed for calculations and equipment selection. The actual fresh air
supply, in the event that the main air conditioning system fails. quantity is to be controlled via air quality sensors, to maintain a
maximum CO2 level in the occupied space of 600ppm.
Note ‐ 06 Electrostatic smoke filters and negative pressure are required in the re‐ Note ‐ 14 Opening windows are an acceptable alternative to mechanical ventilation
circulation system from Lounge and Bar areas when smoking is in suitable climates. Exhaust systems shall be provided for processes such
permitted. Fresh air rates are maximums when smoking is not permitted as welding, carpentry, painting
unless local regulations require higher rates
Note ‐ 07 Extract only from cloakroom with makeup from foyer, sized on 1 AC/hr. Note ‐ 15 Car parks requiring mechanical ventilation shall be extracted to prevent
the spread of fumes to adjoining spaces. Systems shall be controlled by
air quality sensors (CO and N0x) to reduce energy consumption (with
override by Life Safety Controls). Ventilation rate in fire/smoke control
mode to meet local regulations.

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15.0 Electrical System location, size, equipment types, availability of gas or other alternative fuels
etc.
Brand Safety Standards All systems and components must be tested and certified by an approved
body prior to their use.
All penetrations between and through fire resisting constructions must be
fire stopped with materials or Assemblies with a fire resistance rating not Fig 15.01 – Service Schematic of the main electrical services
less than the rating of the surrounding structure

Electrical outlet in the following areas must be protected by Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) / Residual Current Devices (RCD) in the form of
circuit breakers or protected outlets.
 Electrical outlets in recreational areas within 12m (40ft) of the edge
of a swimming pool
 Under water Swimming Pool lighting other than low voltage (<50V)
lighting
 Exterior electrical outlets exposed to the weather elements or that
are within 6m (20ft) of an external water source

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) / Residual Current Devices (RCD), in
the form of circuit breakers or protected outlets, are required in interior
areas within 1m (3ft) of a water source.

Standards

The electrical services installations must be designed to serve all areas of
the Hotel and provide for any future expansion possibility and flexibility.
This must comprise of spare capacity within containment capacities,
switchgear space on all switchboards and individual transformer capacity
(based on anticipated maximum demand peak load requirements).

The electrical services installations must be designed and installed to serve
all areas of the Hotel and to a code agreed by IHG.

An electrical load analysis must be carried out to detail the predicted load
and consumption of the hotel, based on W/m2 floor loadings. The design
and installation must reflect this analysis.
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The maximum power demand and energy consumption for the hotel must
be estimated and agreed, it will depend on several factors, including

Where applicable, the metering system must allow for competitive Fig 15.02 – Typical Electrical Distribution System
electricity retailer choice.

Standby power must be provided after a short break in electrical supply to
serve essential, critical and other designated loads in the event of mains
failure, within 15 seconds.

Where a generator is required sufficient fuel storage for 48‐hours
continuous use full load operation.

A distribution system must be provided to all items requiring a power
supply.

The distribution system must comprise main and sub‐main distribution
panels, trucking distribution systems, LV distribution cables, voltage
regulators and power factor correction equipment. Panels should not be
located in public spaces.

Sub‐main distribution must be arranged to limit the failure of any single
item of equipment or section within the system. To be accomplished by the
installation of adequate protection to achieve discrimination & the
segregation of equipment / cables.

The sub‐main switchboards must be provided to serve the specific load
distribution centers.

Earthing & bonding must be provided throughout to ensure safe
disconnection of the electrical supplies under earth fault condition. A clean
earth must be provided to the computer room.

A lightning protection system must be provided for protection of the
occupants, structure and its contents in the event of a lightning strike. Early
streaming lighting protection system is not permitted. Surge protection
must be provided to protect equipment from voltage spikes.

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In the design & installation of the electrical system due consideration to
enable safe working access for periodic repairs and maintenance must be
made.

Typical Hotel Power Loads & Consumption Figure 15.04 – Maximum demand & Annual energy use data

The chart opposite (figure 15.03) provides a “typical” hotel power
consumption data, but note this may change by brand and from region to
region.

Maximum power demand and energy consumption will depend on several
issues, including location, size, equipment types, availability of gas or other
alternative fuels etc.

Figure 15.04 offers a range of actual maximum demand & power
consumption from 32 IHG Hotels located in sub‐tropical climates and
includes the chiller plant for air conditioners which can be used for
benchmarking:
 Maximum demand for the whole Hotel equated to kW/room
 Annual energy consumption for the whole hotel equated to
kWh/room/annum

These tables are provided for guidance only in accessing the installed
capacity and potential running costs. The designer should calculate these
figures specifically for each individual hotel and use these for checking
purpose

Figure 15.03 – Typical power loads

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Front of House & Guestroom Power & Lighting Fig 15.05 – Lighting Levels Schedule

The following criteria must be considered when designing, specifying and Area Location Maintained Working Plane
installing power and lighting systems within the Hotel Luminance
(LUX)
Standards External Pathways / Parking 50 – 200 Max Ground level
Spaces Internal Parking 100 Ground level
Electrical supply, power, lighting and information technology distribution Outdoor Pools 100 Pool deck
systems must be provided to all areas of the hotel. Entrance Seating Area 100 – 400 At floor
Reception General Area 300 – 400 At floor
Each zone / outlet / area must be provided with its own dedicated sub Registration Desk 400 – 600 1000mm above floor
distribution panel that provides sub‐circuits for lighting and power. Working Area 300 – 400 1000mm above floor
Public Area Public Toilet 200 500mm above floor

Business Centre 200 / 500 Table top – dimming
The sub main distribution panel must not be located in guest facing areas.
Corridor 150 Floor level

Bar 200 – 400 Table top
Specifications Restaurant 100 – 500 Table top
Gift Shop 500 500mm above floor
A cable containment system (cable tray, trunking, conduit) must be Cloak Room 200 500mm above floor
provided. Meeting Pre‐Function 200 Floor level
Spaces Ballrooms 200 – 400 Table top
Electrical sockets must be located adjacent to the equipment to which they Function room 200 – 500 Table top
are providing power or where they are convenient for guest access and use. Meeting Rooms 500 Table top – dimming
My Room General 150 – 200 Floor level
Free standing and fixed functional / decorative lighting points must be Sleeping Area 300 Bed side unit
located to provide the minimum lighting levels as set out in the enclosed Desk 400 Table top
lighting schedule. Activity Area 300 Table top
TV/Drawer Unit 250 Table top
Energy efficient lighting must be used throughout the hotel Bathroom General lighting 150 Floor level
Bath / Shower 200 1m above floor
Programmable control of all functional and decorative lighting points within Vanity area 400 Vanity unit top
Guest Corridor 150 (Mid Day) Floor level
public spaces must be provided.
Journey 100 (Mid Night)

External Stairwell 150 (Mid Day) Floor level
The electrical and lighting system must be designed in accordance to the
100 (Mid Night)
enclosed schedule. Internal stairwell 300 Floor level
Lifts 100 Floor level
All lighting fitting must be energy efficient light fixture preferably LED.
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Fig 14.06 – Electrical Services requirements

Location Lighting Switching Notes / Comments
Power for Eqp &
Outlets finishes
Volume control
House Keeping
Switch Plate &

Emergency
Music & Local
Disable Alarm
Panic Alarm /
Data & Wi‐Fi
Fire Alarm &
Point of Sale
Lighting
TV Power &
Remote
Manual
Telephone
Detection
Local
Auto
Outlets
Outlets
Outlets
(POS)
CCTV
Public Area, Lift  Day/night + 4             Include Payphones
lobby / reception channel dimming
Restaurants  Day/night +           Wireless hotspot
Bar  Dimming to suit           
Lounge  interiors          
Meeting rooms &   Dimming  Desk        Audio Visual including o/head
Foyer & projection, video presentation,
Floor video conference, wall mounted
Box projector.
Health club    Floor         
reception/ dry areas Box
Health club wet    IP44       Lighting also in swimming
areas/ Changing or pool
Health club activity   IP65         RCD’s to power
area
Shops   Day/night +        Separate power meter
Dimming
Business Centre   Dimming     +      3 power outlets + 1 clean earth
fax power outlet per computer
Offices        3 power outlets + 1 clean earth
power outlet per computer
Public Restroom   PIR    3 power outlets + 1 clean earth
fixture power outlet per computer
BOH General   Motion Control       3 power outlets + 1 clean earth
power outlet per computer
Kitchen/ food   IP54     Easy Clean ceiling fixture
isolator Panic Alarm for cooking Area
preparation area
Guest rooms  Guest Room   Refer        Panic Alarm only in ADA room
Management System Layout BGM not required
Corridors  Day/nigh       
Workshops    3phase    
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Plant rooms    3phase   
External    3phase     Emergency lighting @ Escape
Access,

16.0 Plumbing & Sanitary System All systems and components must be tested and certified by an approved

body prior to their use. Water treatment must be provided where quality
Brand Safety Standards (Water Supply) levels fall below those set out by the World Health Organization and Local
Codes / Regulations (see figure 12.01).
Water temperature at points of use must not exceed 52°C (125°F)
 Water temperature at point of use should not fluctuate more than legionella control measure must be in place. Design must facilitate Shock
5°C (10°F) once set. treatment using chemical/chlorination method for cold water system and
 Hot and cold‐water outlets should be clearly marked Temperature for hot water system. Appointed consultant must ensure that
 Where operations require hot water to be distributed above 52°C most stringent legionella control measure are implemented for guest safety.
(125°F) for control of legionella or for water hygiene purposes, a
Risk Assessment should be carried out by a Recognized Expert to Temperature Range Effects (Validate values)
identify the controls in place to prevent scalding. Below 20°C (68°F) Able to survive but dormant, even at freezing
20°C to 50°C (68°F to 122°F) Growth rate
System Design must ensure that a periodic safety audit is conducted by a 35°C to 46°C (95°F to 115°F) Ideal growth rate
50°C to 55°C (122°F to 131°F) Can survive but do not multiply
Qualified Person to identify and reduce the risk of illness associated with the
At 55°C (131°F) 95% Die
storage and use of water in the hotel. (legionella & another bacteria control)
At 60°C (140°F) Legionella dies instantly – pasteurization occurs

Standards
Legionella transmission is via Aerosols. Listed below are possible source of

bacterial contiguity through inhalation of mist droplets containing bacteria.
In summary of Design for the Plumbing Systems are as follows
 Evaporative cooling towers
 The intended use of space where services are required
 Hot & Cold‐water systems
 Suitable design temperatures to meet the intended use
 Spa pools and whirlpool baths/ hot tubs;
 Adequate flow temperatures and circulation.
 Misting devices
 The hot and cold‐water distribution systems shall be sized using
 Spray humidifiers
‘demand units’ based on CIBSE, ASHRAE or the International / Local
Building / Plumbing Code where this is accepted by IHG.  Air washers, wet scrubbers;
 Water softeners and deionisers
 The Design Consultant shall indicate, based on the demand unit
 Showers (guest rooms / pools etc)
calculation, the number of fittings that have been designed to
operate simultaneously as a percentage of the total number of  Emergency showers, eyebaths and face was fountains;
fittings installed.  Vehicle washers;
 This number of fittings shall be used for commissioning purposes to  Lawn sprinklers and hoses
demonstrate adequate flow rates / temperatures are available  Fountains and water features
 Irrigation systems,
Plumbing and sanitary installations must have fixed domestic hot and cold  Industrial effluent treatment plants
water and drainage systems to all outlets.  Fire, dust and odor suppression systems
 Others similar areas
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The design of the plumbing & drainage systems must be in accordance with
IHG’s performance data.


Specifications In the design & installation of the plumbing systems due consideration to
enable safe working access for periodic repairs and maintenance must be
All pipe work must be hidden, mechanically protected and insulated. made.
Pipe materials, insulation types and joint methods selected must be agreed
by IHG. Where water treatment is provided a system to monitor and maintain the
water quality levels must be provided.
Isolation valves must be provided to enable primary and secondary means
of isolation. Design Guidance ‐ Cold Water Services

Fig 16.01 – Typical Plumbing & Sanitary system Schematic The design of the Cold‐Water systems should be based on the following
criteria.
 Guest room: 500 liters / guest room / day with Valet Laundry
 Guest room: 600 liters / guest room /day with Laundry
 Restaurants & Banqueting: 35 liters / cover / day
 Specialist consultant inputs for commercial kitchens, Pools,
Landscaping, Cooling Tower and water parks.
 Temperature: Cold water supply Temperature should be maintained
below 20°C for Legionella Control.
 Achieve water flow rates to meet International Plumbing Code
 Pressure range between 2.5 to 5.5 Bars

Design Guidance ‐ Hot Water Services

The design of the Hot Water systems should be based on the following
criteria.
 Guest room: 130 liters / guest room / day
 Restaurants & Banqueting: 15 liters / cover / day
 Kitchen & Laundry: Consumption base on equipment at higher
temperature (60°C ‐70°C).
 Recovery rate must be within 2 hours
 Temperature: Minimum return temperature 55°C
 Anti‐scald fittings on all outlets to limit hot water supply
temperature to 52°C in all bathrooms, unless local standards dictate
a lower temperature.
 Achieve water flow rates to meet International Plumbing Code
 Pressure range between 2.5 to 5.5 Bars
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Separate potable and non‐potable cold‐water services are to be provided.
Water storage and treatment systems must be reviewed and approved by
an approved IHG Water Management Consultant.

17.0 IHG Green Engage for Sustainability Design Energy

IHG Green Engage® is our innovative online sustainability system, designed Electrical consumption is one of the costliest aspects of hotel management
to help hotels reduce energy costs. The system, which is aligned with LEED from both a financial and environmental standpoint. With careful design, it
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), allows hotels to track, is possible to minimize this load without diminishing the wellbeing of guests
measure and report on their energy, water and waste, and recommends and staff.
actions that will cut energy bills without compromising the guest
experience. This can be achieved through the use of:
 Efficient lighting design
Key contents of Green Engage  Energy saving products
 Operations & Processes  On‐site power generation (When applicable)
 Energy  Effective energy controls and management
 Building Envelope
 Mechanical Good electrical and lighting design can save money, provide a more
 Waste comfortable environment for guests, and reduce carbon emissions. Energy
 Water related green solution for new hotel includes
 Product & Materials  Automatically control lighting to all internal staircases that have
 Site natural daylight, external car parks, landscape lighting and external
property signage
Standards  Zero Use of Incandescent Lamps
 Modulate (change) the lighting levels within guest corridors to suit
Refer to IHG Green Engage/Solution manual the time of day/night
 Develop Sequence of Operations
Specifications  Develop Building Operating Plan
 Develop Systems Narrative
Operations & Processes  Meter Whole Building Energy Use
 Energy Efficient Appliances
Operational measures secure the investments made during the design  Pipe Insulation
phase. They are critical to achieving the payback that drove design  Occupancy Sensors in Corridors
decisions. However, operations rely on human behavior, which is typically  Meet Minimum Energy Performance Requirements
harder to predict and control than mechanical systems. A transparent and  Commissioning Plan
sustained management commitment can help secure employee  Install Central Building Management System (BMS)
commitment towards sustainable operations.
 Provide Guest Room Master Control

 Energy Efficient Guest Room Refrigerators
Refer to IHG Green Engage manual for more details.
 Boiler Efficiency

 Reduce Lighting Power Densities
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 Install Daylight Sensors in All Public Spaces
 Connect Daylight Sensors to Guest Room Master Switching

 Allow Daylight Sensors to Control Perimeter Shades in Public Spaces  Exceed Building Envelope Requirements for Climate Zone
 Occupancy Sensors in Multi‐Occupancy Spaces  Use Environmentally Preferable Insulating Materials
 Install Full Cut‐Off Luminairies  Thermally Broken Façade Details
 On‐Site Electricity Generation  Innovative Facades
 Biomass  Reflectivity from 65% to 87%
 Low Energy Technologies  Install Building Pressurisation Controls
 Provide Sub‐Meters of Individual Zones  Outdoor Air Filtration
 Exceed Minimum Energy Performance Requirements  Incorporate Building Pressurisation Controls into BMS
 Perform Commissioning  Develop Corrective Action Plan for Building Pressurisation System
 Start Commissioning in Mid‐Design Phase  Pre‐certify Mechanical Equipment for Noise Reduction
 Connect Primary Meters and sub‐Meters to BMS  Isolate Building Air Intakes and Outtakes
 Connect Guest Room Master Switching to BMS  Isolate Kitchen, Dining and Waste Areas
 Energy Efficient Televisions  Use Reverberation Control in Kitchen, Dining and Waste Areas
 Solar Thermal  Room to Room Noise Isolation
 Chiller Heat Recovery for Domestic Hot Water Use
 High Performance Lighting Refer to IHG Green Engage manual for more details.

Refer to IHG Green Engage manual for more details. Mechanical

Building Envelope Mechanical systems may be active or passive and appropriate conditions
and improved efficiency can be achieved through both equipment and
The building envelope is used to maintain occupant comfort and regulate controls. To determine the correct HVAC systems and accredited actions to
indoor environmental quality. The envelope consists of roofs, walls, use for a new hotel, it is recommended that an energy audit of an existing
windows, doors and floors. In general, the following attributes should be similar hotel in the same climate zone be done. This will reveal which
considered for respective climate zone: strategies could present the most savings. The accredited actions should not
all be done together, in fact, some would be counter‐productive depending
Building Envelop related green solution for new hotel includes on the climate zone.
 Low‐E Glazing
 Meet Building Envelope Requirements for Climate Zone Building Envelop related green solution for new hotel includes
 Roof System Selection  Verify Minimum Outdoor Air Rates
 Install Weather‐stripping on all Guest Room Windows  No CFCs in HVAC and Refrigeration Systems
 Optimised Window to Wall Ratio  100% of Guest Rooms have 4°F Deadband Thermostats
 Use of Outdoor Air to Minimise Infiltration  No Through the Wall Heat Pumps (PTACs)
 High Performance Glazing  No 2‐Pipe Fan Coil Units with Electric Heat
 Sunpath Analysis  Airside Economisers on Central AHUs
 Shading Design  Variable Frequency Drives
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 Shade Plantings  NEMA Premium Efficiency Motors
 Allow for Natural Light in Corridors  Installation of Central AHU for Fresh Air

 Ventilation Air Heat Recovery  Water Efficient Laundry Facilities
 100% of Public Areas have 4°F Deadband through BMS  Water Efficient Dishwashers
 Occupancy Sensors in Offices, guest room and Multi‐Occupancy  Cooling Tower Water Management
Spaces  Cooling Tower Condensate Return
 Humidstats in Guest Rooms  Boiler Condensate Return
 CO2 Monitors in Guest Rooms  Drought Tolerant Selection
 Link Room Controls to BMS  Zoning for Irrigation
 Demand Ventilation  Use of Efficient Irrigation
 Displacement Ventilation  Reduce and Control Stormwater Runoff
 Operable Windows in all Rooms  Treat Stormwater
 Water Source Heat Pumps or 4‐Pipe Fan Coil Units or VAVs in Guest  Rainwater Harvesting
Rooms  Greywater Treatment
 Water Cooled Chillers  Blackwater Treatment
 Evaporative Cooling System  Ozone Treatment for Laundry, Water Features & Aquatic Facilities
 Absorption Cooling System
 Phase Out or No HCFCs Refer to IHG Green Engage manual for more details.
 Heat Exchanger for Waterside Economizer
 Additional Heat Recovery Systems Waste

Refer to IHG Green Engage manual for more details. Waste disposal creates a myriad of environmental problems that may not
be reversed for many generations. waste reduction programs offer many
Water opportunities for carbon reduction and habitat protection.

Water is one of the valuable natural resources that must be managed to Waste related green solution for new hotel includes
reduce its consumption. Water related green solution for new hotel  Provide Recycling Storage Area
includes  Construction Waste Management Plan
 Meet IPC 2006 Maximum Flow Rates  Provide Recycling Bins
 Meet WHO Drinking Water Quality Standards
 Meter Whole Building Water Use Products & Materials
 Install Water Filters
 Bottled Water Criteria These principles should be followed when considering the selection of
 Water Treatment materials:
 Minimise Dead Zones in Piping System  Allow flexibility in the design of the project
 Aerators/Low Flow Faucets  Be suitable for any future modifications that may be necessary in
 Dual Flush/Low Flush Water Closets the future ‐ lowering future space configuration change costs for
 Sensor Flush example
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 Waterless Urinals  Promote the increased health and welfare of building occupants.
 Low Flow Showerheads  Improve the productivity of occupants

 Save energy and embodied energy  Employee Bicycling Program
 Be durable  Code Minimum/No Additional Parking
 Reduce future maintenance costs for the life cycle of facility  Parking Under Shade
 Pervious/Permeable Paving
Product & Material related green solution for new hotel includes  Recycled Content Paving
 Standardized Specification for Green Materials
 Standardised Specification Language for Procurement of Regionally Refer to IHG Green Engage manual for more details.
Specific Green Materials
 Low or No VOC Paint, Adhesives, Coatings, Carpet Systems and Hard
Surface Flooring
 Composite Wood and Agrifibre
 Specify and Install Recycled Materials
 Specify and Install Materials which can be Recycled at End of Life
 Use Local Aggregate for Concrete Mix
 Advanced Framing
 Specify Mold Resistant Products
 Moisture Resistant Details/Design
 Construction Materials Storage/Handling

Refer to IHG Green Engage manual for more details.

Site

A site should be chosen, designed, and constructed, to minimize the impacts
on environment. The social impact of the site should also be considered
along with the ease of access to those working at the site.

 Erosion Control During Construction
 Site Selection
 Species and Habitat Protection
 Optimised Solar Orientation
 Reduce Building Footprint
 Vegetated Open Space
 Native/Adaptive Species
 Site Restoration
 Maximize Open Space
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 Access to Public Transportation
 On‐Site Alternative Transportation Rentals

18.0 Vertical Transportation A sign must be provided adjacent to the call button(s) in lift lobbies and

meet the following requirements:
Brand Safety Standards  Give a clear warning against the use of lifts in the event of fire
 Pictograms are permitted
Access control is required for lifts that go from basement car park areas to  Where text is used it must be displayed in the local language(s) and
guest room floors. (Lift card reader must be from same manufacturer as English
guest door doors for one guest key card usage)  Clearly readable
 Protected from damage
Access control may include but is not limited to CCTV in the lift car that is  Professionally designed
monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week combined with key card  Professionally fabricated
access control in lift car controlling access to the guest floors, or key card  An example of suitable wording for the signage is: ’In the event of
access control fitted to all doors leading from all basement car park levels fire do not use the lift; use stairs’.
towards the lift lobbies or access point(s) from basement car parking levels
towards the lift lobbies, or permanently manned by Hotel Security or the lift High‐rise properties are required to provide a lift for use in fire‐fighting
stopping and the lift car doors opening at the Reception floor in line of sight operations and include the following:
to reception or a permanently staffed location.  An emergency recall

 An in‐car fire fighter control
Lifts and Lifting Equipment must be tested and maintained in accordance
 An alternative means of power if the main power fails
with manufacturers’ instructions

Specification
In the event of a fire alarm being activated, lifts must automatically go to

the Designated Floor Level. Doors must open to allow passengers to escape.
Capacity and number of lifts must be determined by a lift traffic analysis.

Tabulated below is the recommended minimum capacity of each guest lift
Lifts must be provided with an alternative power supply which must be
for better guest experience.
available immediately in the event of the normal power supply failing.

 The lift car must return to a floor level. Brands / Guest lift Minimum Display TV Back Ground
 Doors must open when they reach the floor level allowing Capacity Music
passengers to exit the elevator. Holiday Inn Express 1350 kg Optional Optional
Holiday Inn 1350 kg Optional Optional
Emergency lighting must be provided in the lift car. Crowne Plaza 1350 kg Optional Optional
Voco 1350 kg Optional Optional
Indigo 1350 kg 15” LCD Screen Required
Each lift is required to have a house telephone or intercom and meet the Intercontinental 1600 kg 15” LCD Screen Required
following requirements: Kimpton 1600 kg 15” LCD Screen Required
 Connects directly to a permanently staffed location Regent 1600 kg 15” LCD Screen Required
 Calls must not be answered by an auto‐attendant at any time Staybridge Suites 1350 kg Optional Optional
Intercontinental Residence 1600 kg 15” LCD Screen Required
 Permanently staffed location may additionally include a lift Resorts 1350 kg 15” LCD Screen Required
maintenance company with a facility to deal with emergencies 24
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hours, seven days a week.


Details Guest Lift Service lift Freight Lift General Notes

Minimum Capacity As per above table 1600 kg 2500+ kg  The type of lift will be dependent upon the size, levels served, speed
Design Parameters
Business Hotel 1.5 Person / room As per Manning Weight depends
 Compliance with all the latest standards /regulations must be
Convention Hotel 1.75 Person / room As per Manning on type of goods achieved in order to assure the highest levels of safety is achieved.
Resort Hotel 2.0 Person / room As per Manning that need to be  Lifts must be highly efficient in operation and incorporate modern
Waiting Time 35 second (Max) 40 Second (Max) transported. motor and VVVF technology, giving reduced electrical supply, cable
5 min Handling Capacity 17% As per Manning sizes and full load running current, low heat output from machinery
Number of Lifts 2 Units (Minimum) 2 Units (Minimum)
reducing the need for additional cooling or ventilation and lower
Speed (m/s)
Level 2 – 3 Served Up to 1.25 m/s Up to 1.25 m/s Up to 1.0 m/s power factor, without the need for correction devices.
Level 4 – 12 Served 1.75 m/s 1.75 m/s  Lifts must be environmentally friendly, having gearless machines,
Level 13 – 22 Served 2.5 m/s 2.5 m/s with sealed for life bearings, therefore ensuring there is little or no
Level 23 – 32 Served 4.0 m/s 3.5 m/s oil used throughout the installation and up to be 95% recyclable.
Level 33+ 5.0+ m/s 5.0+ m/s
 A superior ride quality must be achieved to assure passenger
Compensation
Manufacturer’s Standard 1.75 m/s 1.75 m/s
comfort.
Whisperflex 2.5 m/s 2.5 m/s  Proven technology, with systems available from all major suppliers
Rope 3.5 m/s 3.5 m/s to allow competitive tendering for both installation and on‐going
Lockdown + 4.0 m/s + 4.0 m/s maintenance must be achieved.
Door Details  Reduced on‐going operating and maintenance costs must be a
Door Opening Central Opening Central Opening Vertical Bi‐part
major consideration when the final selection of product is made, a
Clear Width (mm) 1200 1200 = Car Width
Clear Height (mm) 2100 2100 = Car Height life cycle analysis must be presented to IHG for approval.
Car Internal Dimension
Width (mm) 2200 2400 Specialist inputs Dumbwaiter when required must be as per specialist consultant
Depth (mm) 2000 2000 Specialist inputs recommendation.
Height (mm) 2750 3000 Specialist inputs
Security
CCTV Required Required Required
Escalators
Electronic Access Control Required Required Required
Other Where escalators are provided, they must meet the following:
Interior Finish By Interior Designer Durable Finish Durable Finish  Minimum step width of 1m (3.3ft)
Car Operating Panel 2 No. (@ both side) 1 No. 1 No.  Speed of 0.45 m/s
Handrails @ 800mm Required Required Required
Visual Floor Indicator Required Required Required
 Controlled stop braking
Voice Floor Indicator Required Required Required  Incline angle is recommended to be a maximum of 30°.
Automatic Rescue Device Required Required Required
Ventilation Fan Required Required Required Escalators must meet the following design criteria
Emergency Access Hatch Required Required Required  Operating noise of the escalator must be a maximum of 58dB at
Generator Back‐up Required Required Required
16°C (60.8°F) ambient temperature at point of 0.5m (20in) above
Fire Alarm Interface Required Required Required
Emergency Lighting Required Required Required any portion of the escalator.
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Intercom or Telephone Required Required Required  Designed to transport minimum 70% of ballroom capacities to the
GSM Coverage Required Required Required main egress level in a maximum of 30 minutes.
Other inputs By Specialist Consultant  Escalators must not be connected to guest floors.

19.0 My Room Connecting guest room door locks must meet the following requirements:

Mortice lock with a minimum 2cm (¾in) throw thumb‐turn deadbolt
Brand Safety Standards Thumb‐turn lock operation on the guest room side of the door
 Fixed knob or lever on the guest room side
All Guest Room entrance doors and door frames must achieve a minimum  Blank plate with no access to screws or bolts on non‐guest room
Fire Resistance of no less than 20 minutes. side door

A diagram showing the emergency exit path to the nearest emergency exit Access to Chase Ways (Service Ducts) between guest rooms must be locked
must be displayed on the room side of the guest room door. Contents Must to prevent unauthorized access.
be in local language(s) and English.
Where provided In‐room Safes must be fixed to a non‐portable surface to
Zoned hard‐wired smoke or heat detectors with a local sounding device, are prevent unauthorized removal. In‐room safe must be approved by IHG.
required in each guest room.
Heating / cooling ducts, exhaust vents and service areas must be designed
The automatic fire alarm system must incorporate a broadcast evacuation or modified to prevent unauthorized visual access to guest rooms and
speaker for High‐rise & building without a Fixed Fire Suppression System. acoustic privacy between bathrooms.

All foam and non‐foam filling material for furniture, upholstered furniture Telephone calls must not be connected to a guest room without the caller
and furnishing fabrics including drapes, curtains and blinds, beds, bed bases, identifying the name of the person registered to the room.
mattresses, mattress toppers and upholstered head boards, duvets, pillows
and bed throws, wall coverings and linings and carpets and rugs used in the Carbon monoxide detectors will be required within guest room depending
hotel must be Flame Retardant. on location of Fuel Burning Appliance or the vent path from a Fuel Burning
Appliance. Refer to above sections.
In guest rooms, halogen bulbs are only permitted in ceiling lights.
Water temperature at points of use must not exceed 52°C (125°F).
All guest room entrance doors must be fitted with an Electronic Door Locks.
Electronic Door Locks must be approved by IHG. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) / Residual Current Devices (RCD), in
the form of circuit breakers or protected outlets, are required in interior
A secondary non‐keyed locking device must be provided on all guest room areas within 1m (3ft) of a water source.
entrance doors. Examples include safety/night latch, safety chain or other
non‐keyed locking device. All windows must be provided with stops that meet the following
requirements:
All guest room doors are required to have a one‐way view port installed and  Limit the window opening to a maximum of 10cm (4in)
meet the following requirements:  Operable only from inside the guest room
 View ports equipped with privacy covers  Where window stops are prohibited, a warning sign in the local
 1.5m (5ft) above the floor language(s) and English must be provided
 Accessible Rooms must have an additional view port installed no
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higher than 1.2m (4ft) above the floor


Markings or features or patterns to make them easily visible must be anchored to withstand a force of 1.11kN (250lbsf) applied in any
included on the following: direction at any point on the Balance Bar.
 Floor‐to‐ceiling windows  A Slip Resistant bathtub
 Glass doors  A Slip Resistant impervious mat
 Glass walls
Guests must be able to call the following from their guest room telephone:
Safety Glass must be used for all new and replacement glazed elements in  Either the local emergency services or an on site location that is
the following: permanently staffed
 Floor‐to‐ceiling windows  Calls that connect to an on‐site location must not be answered by
 Transparent doors an auto‐attendant
 Transparent gates
 Transparent walls Accessible Rooms must meet the following minimum safety requirements:
 Translucent doors  Emergency lighting
 Translucent gates  A delayed action door closer fitted to the guest room door
 Translucent walls
Standards
Doors opening onto a balcony area must have a secondary device fitted to
limit the initial opening of the balcony door. Where secondary locking Guestroom electrical systems must be provided and meet the following:
devices are prohibited, a warning sign, in the local language(s) and English,  Separate distribution board for every guestroom
must be posted on the balcony door.  Intelligent room control system
 Integrated room automation system telling real‐time guest status of
In guest areas where there is a risk of falling from a height, a permanent a room
Barrier must be provided that meets the following:
 Be at least 1.1m (3ft 6in) high The intelligent guestroom control must meet the following:
 Gaps or openings limited to 10cm (4in) or less  Presence detector (PR) and interface / sensor at entrance door for
 Space to the sides and beneath the barrier must not exceed 10cm switching off room lighting.
(4in)  Balcony door and window contacts linked to fan coil unit control /
 Non‐climbable cut‐out switch
 Securely fixed  Control the fan coil unit during unoccupied and vacant periods
 Stable

The following areas must have a Slip Resistant finish:
 Bathroom floors
 Showers

Hotels must implement one of the following in all bathtub locations:
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 A Balance Bar securely installed to assist guests when entering and
exiting the bathtub, designed to resist a single concentrated load

20.0 Acoustic Performances Standards Application External Noise Comments / Notes

Intrusion levels to
The IHG Acoustic Performance Specification is intended to provide guidance be achieve
to designers of IHG branded hotels on the minimum acoustic performance Reception/Lobby 50 db LAeq
standards considered appropriate. Atrium 50 db LAeq
Lobby Bar 45 db LAeq
These Specifications are intended to represent the minimum requirements All Day Dining 45 db LAeq
for new hotels and as a guide for desirable standards in refurbishments and Fine Dining 40 db LAeq
extensions to existing hotels. They are also intended to provide a Meeting Rooms 35 db LAeq 20 – 100 Person Meeting Room
benchmark when considering acquisitions or rebranding. 40 db LAeq 100 + Meeting Room
Guest Rooms 35 db LAeq, 1 hour Day time (07:00‐23:00 hrs)
The Specification is not exhaustive, and it is expected that each hotel 30 db LAeq, 1 hour Night‐time (23:00‐07:00 hrs)
development will require the design advice from an acoustic engineer to 45 db LAf, Max Excluding infrequent & irregular
consider site specific and construction specific issues. sources such as sirens or car alarms
Retail Spaces 50 db LAeq
Details of what is considered a suitable testing regime are also provided. In Gym/Fitness 45 db LAeq
many of the European countries there are also statutory testing Spa / Relaxation 35 db LAeq
requirements which should also be complied with. Heart of House 45 db LAeq Including Offices

Acoustic Requirements Noise disturbance to guestrooms ‐ from music in bars or restaurants, not
controlled by the hotel, shall be controlled such that the LFmax, noise level is
IHG places great importance on achieving consistently high standards of at least 10 dB below the prevailing L90 background noise level in the
acoustic performance in their hotels, in order to meet specific statutory guestroom.
regulations, local building codes and current best practice in particular
countries, and to ensure consistency across all of the IHG brand hotels. Building Services Noise in Naturally Ventilated Guestrooms ‐ where
guestrooms are naturally ventilated, noise levels resulting from constant
There are numerous acoustic considerations throughout the hotel, building services equipment serving other parts of the hotel including
however, of particular concern are: mechanical ventilation systems and heat rejection plant shall not exceed NR
 Internal noise levels from external sources; 20 Leq.
 Internal noise levels from building services equipment;
 Sound insulation between rooms; Building Services Noise in air‐conditioned or mechanically ventilated
 Reverberation in public areas. Guestrooms –

The specification’s sets down acoustic performance criteria which address Noise levels resulting from air conditioning or comfort cooling systems
the above issues and will enable IHG’s aspirations for good acoustics to be serving guestrooms shall not exceed NR 25 Leq when operating at normally
achieved. occupied design duty. These systems shall also have the opportunity to be
turned to a quieter setting for operation at night.
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Noise levels from extract ventilation serving bathrooms shall not exceed NR Internal Sound Insulation
40 Leq in the bathroom.
Separating walls and floors between adjacent guestrooms (including
Noise from hydraulic systems serving other parts of the hotel, shall be bathrooms) shall achieve the following sound insulation performance
controlled such that they do not give rise to unacceptable levels of noise in standards. Where local standards are more onerous the local standard shall
the guestrooms. be adopted in lieu of these.

The noise from lift movements and operation shall not give rise to Airborne Sound Insulation Impact Sound Level
unacceptable levels of noise in the guestrooms. (Minimum) (Maximum)
Dnt,w + Ctr (dB) L ‘nT,w (dB)
Building Services Noise Walls 43 ‐
Building services noise levels in other spaces shall not exceed the following Floors 45 60
levels:
<20 person Meeting Room NR35 Leq Walls between guestrooms (including bedrooms and bathrooms) and
>20 person Meeting Room NR 35 Leq corridors shall have a minimum installed airborne sound insulation
>100 person Banqueting Suite NR35 Leq performance of 43dB DnT,w + Ctr
Lobby NR45 Leq
All Day Dining Restaurant NR40 Leq Floors and Walls between guestrooms and public areas shall have an
Fine dining Restaurant NR35 Leq airborne sound insulation performance of at least 48dB DnT,w + Ctr
Atria NR45 Leq
Lobby Bar NR45 Leq Doors from corridors to bedrooms shall have a minimum laboratory sound
Private Bar NR40 Leq insulation performance of 29 dB Rw.
Retail NR45 Leq
Gym/ Fitness/ Pool NR40 Leq Automatic door closers where fitted to doors shall be adjusted such that
Spa/ Relax NR35 Leq doors close quietly and do not give rise to unacceptable levels of noise in
Back Off House Offices NR40 Leq other guestrooms.

In instances arise where a particular acoustic issue is not addressed by the Where moveable walls are installed between function rooms the entire wall
specification then this should be brought to the attention of IHG in order including cupboards for parking the wall panels and the wall above and
that appropriate standards/solutions can be agreed. beneath the ceiling or floor shall, in its entirety, achieve a minimum installed
performance of 48dB DnTw.
The performance specification sets down the minimum standards for IHG
hotels in the EMEA regions. Where local building standards and regulations Where moveable walls are installed between meeting rooms and break out
also apply they should be met and shall take precedence where they exceed spaces, the entire wall including cupboards for parking the wall panels and
the IHG standards the wall above and beneath the ceiling or floor shall, in its entirety, achieve
a minimum installed performance of 45dB DnTw

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Walls containing interconnecting doors between bedrooms shall achieve the
same performance standards as those advised in the table above.

Walls and floors between other spaces in the hotel shall achieve the >100 person Banqueting Suite 60 dB L’nT,w

following minimum airborne sound insulation performances where Lobby 65 dB L’nT,w
appropriate however it is recognised that hotel specific room adjacencies All Day Dining Restaurant 65 dB L’nT,w
and the inclusion of doors in certain walls may mean these figures are not Fine dining Restaurant 60 dB L’nT,w
applicable. Atrium 65 dB L’nT,w
Private Bar 60 dB L’nT,w
Gym/ Fitness/ Pool 70 dB L’nT,w

Spa/ Relax 55dB L’nT,w
>100 Person Banqueting Suite

<20 Person Meeting Room
>20 Person Meeting Room
Back Off House Offices 65 dB L’nT,w
All Day Dining Restaurant
Fine Dining Restaurant
Minimum
Back of House Offices
Gym / Fitness / Pool
Airborne Sound
Insulation Vibration
Perfomance,
Hotel Lobby
Spa / Relax
Private Bar
Dnt,w (dB)
Vibration in guestrooms from all sources shall be below 0.01 m/s2 peak
Lobby Bar
Atrium
Retail
(weighted using the Wb weighting as defined in BS 6841). Vibration Dose
Values, shall not exceed 0.2 m/s1.75 over a 16hr day (07:00‐23:00) or 0.1
< 20 Person 50 50 50 50 55 55 50 55 55 55 60 55 45 m/s1.75 over an 8hr night (23:00‐07:00). This is not expected to be an issue
Meeting Room
> 20 Person 50 50 50 55 55 50 55 55 55 60 55 45
on most sites.
Meeting Room
> 100 Person 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 55 60 60 45 Reverberation Times
Banqueting Suit
Hotel Lobby 40 40 45 40 40 45 40 60 55 45

Reverberation times measured in the 500Hz octave frequency band shall be
All Day Dining 40 45 40 45 45 45 60 55 45 designed so as to not normally exceed the following values:
Restaurant
Fine Dining 45 50 50 50 50 60 55 45
<20 person Meeting Room ‐ 0.5 seconds
Restaurant >20 person Meeting Room ‐ 0.5 seconds
Atrium 40 40 40 40 60 55 45 >100 person Banqueting Suite ‐ 1.0 seconds

Lobby Bar 40 40 40 60 55 45
Lobby ‐ 1.5 seconds
All Day Dining Restaurant ‐ 1.0 seconds
Private Bar 45 45 60 55 45 Fine dining Restaurant ‐ 0.8 seconds

Retail 40 55 55 45
Atrium ‐ 2.0 seconds
Lobby Bar ‐ 1.0 seconds
Gym/ Fitness/ 45 55 50 Retail: ‐ 1.0 seconds
Pool
Spa / Relax 55 45
Gym/ Fitness ‐ 1.0 seconds
Pool ‐ 2.0 seconds
Back of House 45 Spa/ Relax ‐ 0.8 seconds
Offices
Back Off House Offices ‐ 0.5 seconds
2
Absorption equivalent to a minimum 0.25m sabines per cubic meter of
Floors shall be constructed so as not to exceed the following maximum
volume shall be provided in corridors providing access to guestrooms. This
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standardized impact sound levels in the rooms listed:
absorption area shall be provided for each octave band between 250Hz and
<20 person Meeting Room 60 dB L’nT,w
4kHz inclusive.
>20 person Meeting Room 60 dB L’nT,w

21.0 Handover Fig 21.01 – Example Draft Construction Programme

Testing and commissioning

Standards

System testing must be carried out in order to ensure all infrastructure,
systems and equipment has been installed and calibrated to achieve the
duties and provide the conditions for which it is intended.

The performance of the infrastructure, systems & equipment offered to the
hotel operator must be satisfactorily demonstrated and certified as
compliant to local codes and IHG standards.

Specification

A visual inspection must be made of the installed equipment before any
tests are carried out to confirm the following:
 Correct selection and erection of materials and workmanship
 No signs of damage to impair safety.

During construction of the works, the installer shall undertake all necessary
tests to ensure compliance with the regulations and specifications relating
to the works.

Upon completion of the works, the whole installation shall be subject to the
tests required by the regulations and specifications relating to the works.
Test procedures to be submitted for approval 2 weeks prior to schedule
testing. These tests shall be witnessed by InterContinental Hotels Group to
their full satisfaction.

Commissioning of the systems must be carried out by a competent person
to ensure the following
 The system’s performance in accordance with the design
 Guest comfort is not jeopardized
 Operating and maintenance costs are minimized.

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It is critical to the on‐going operation of the Hotel that this key task is

carried out correctly in a thorough and professional manner.


IHG reserves the right to bring in an Independent Specialist Commissioning Fig 21.02 – Example Draft Commissioning Programme
Company at the owners cost if this task is not being carried out correctly.

The installer and designer must verify the correct operation of the complete
systems, including items of plant, to ensure that they are operating in
accordance with specified conditions and that the systems achieve the
environmental conditions required.

This shall include proving of equipment installed under full load conditions.
Where heat or electrical loads are not inherent in the installation,
temporary heat loads and electrical loads shall be provided.

Upon completion of all testing and commissioning, the installer and
designer must provide two signed copies of the commissioning certificates
and submit to IHG or the Hotel Operator within 14 days of the results being
obtained. Signed copies of the certificates shall be installed within the
operating and maintenance manuals.

The installer must provide, at his own cost, all water, power, fuel, labour,
etc., necessary for all testing and commissioning.

IHG or their appointed representative will be entitled, at all reasonable
times during the manufacture and installation, to inspect, examine and test
on site or at the manufacturer’s premises, the materials and workmanship
of all equipment to be supplied under the contract. Such inspection,
examination or testing, if made, shall not relieve the designer from any
obligation under their contract.

Method statements

Standards

Method Statements must be provided for all pre‐commissioning, setting to
work, commissioning, testing and handover procedures.

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Specification  Fire & Life safety system handover schedule (90 days before
opening)
Method statements must include the following information:  BOH handover schedule (90 to 60 days before opening)
 Health and safety issues  FOH handover schedule
 Instruments to be used including their calibration certificates  Hotel handover schedule (30 days before opening)
 Test Sequence
 Documentation which will be provided to record results. A programme example is shown in Figure 21.02 and provides details of the
 Logic diagram of the process expected timescales but this must be prepared in detailed form, specific for
 Outline programme each project
 Copies of all check lists, record sheets, etc
 Permit to work systems and documentation Documents
 Details of works by others affecting progress of works
 Proposed off‐site testing Standards
 Proposed completion sequence
 Proposals for quality control The installer must prepare and issue a full set of operating and maintenance
 Handover manuals and “as fitted” drawings a minimum of two weeks prior to the
opening of the hotel.
 Demonstration

 Training
Specification

IHG reserve the right to request additional Method Statements for any
All record drawings shall be provided in electronic form (CD ROM and
aspect of the works, at no additional cost to the contract.
memory stick, Windows), in additional to paper copies.

Programme
Drawings shall be provided on the CD ROM to the latest AutoCAD Release

Standards and shall be prepared using agreed CAD layering convention.
Standards

Three (3) paper copies and three (3) CD ROM copies shall be provided, with
A programme must be submitted to detail all key aspects of the
three (3) additional copies of each in the local language, if applicable.
commissioning process.

Attic Stock
Specification

Standards
The commission programme must include but not be limited to:

 Submission of Method Statements/procedures
Project design team must establish a schedule of attic stock and spare parts
 Utility connection dates
considered appropriate for the property. Proposed schedule must be
 Individual system commissioning dates submitted to IHG® for review and approval prior to any items being
 Witnessing dates for authorities/InterContinental Hotels Group sourced, purchased and supplied. Attic stock and spare parts must be
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 Expected date of Authority approvals / certification / clearances handed over at a date agreed with IHG® prior to the opening of the
 Engineering System handover schedule (90 days before opening) hotel.

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Coffee Shop 23 60 21 30 5% Positive 8.5 l/s/m² 40 M6

Ballrooms 23 60 21 30 5% Positive 15 l/s/m² 40 F8

Summer Winter (Note 6 and 13) Filtration

Health Club – Reception 23 60 21 30 5% Positive 0.8 l/s/m² 40 M6

Bathrooms – Bath Area ‐ ‐ Negative Note ‐ 11 ‐ ‐

White Wine & Beer Store 5 NC 5 NC ‐ ‐ ‐ ‐

Staff Changing 25 (Note‐9) NC 23 NC Negative 10 AC/hr 40 M6

16.0 Plumbing & Sanitary System All systems and components must be tested and certified by an approved

17.0 IHG Green Engage for Sustainability Design Energy

18.0 Vertical Transportation A sign must be provided adjacent to the call button(s) in lift lobbies and

Details Guest Lift Service lift Freight Lift General Notes

19.0 My Room Connecting guest room door locks must meet the following requirements:

20.0 Acoustic Performances Standards Application External Noise Comments / Notes

Walls and floors between other spaces in the hotel shall achieve the >100 person Banqueting Suite 60 dB L’nT,w

21.0 Handover Fig 21.01 – Example Draft Construction Programme

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