AV - FHR Design and Construction Standards December 2014 V5.0

Design
and
Construction
Standards
December 2014
Version 5.0
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
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P. AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS .......................................................................................... 3

1. Terms and Definitions ................................................................................................................ 3
1.1 Infrastructure..................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Audio Systems .................................................................................................................. 5
1.3 Visual Display Systems .................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Digital Signage/Electronic Way-finding ........................................................................... 7
1.5 System Controls ................................................................................................................ 8
1.6 Executive Quality Video Teleconferencing ...................................................................... 8
2. Public Circulation Areas ............................................................................................................ 9
2.1 Main Entrance and Porte Cochere .................................................................................... 9
2.2 Lobby and Lobby Seating ................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Front Desk and Concierge Areas ...................................................................................... 9
2.4 Corridors, Hallways, and Circulation Areas ..................................................................... 9
2.5 Elevator Lobbies ............................................................................................................. 10
2.6 Elevator cabs ................................................................................................................... 10
2.7 Public Washrooms .......................................................................................................... 10
2.8 Outdoor Circulation and Activity Areas ......................................................................... 10
3. Food & Beverage Venues ......................................................................................................... 11
3.1 Lobby Lounge and Lobby Bar ........................................................................................ 11
3.2 Three Meal Restaurant .................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Specialty Restaurant........................................................................................................ 12
3.4 Specialty Restaurant Bar ................................................................................................. 12
3.5 Casual Café ..................................................................................................................... 13
3.6 Pool Bar and Grille ......................................................................................................... 14
4. Retail ......................................................................................................................................... 15
4.1 Logo and Sundry Retail Spaces ...................................................................................... 15
5. Event Spaces ............................................................................................................................. 15
5.1 Ballroom Pre-function/Foyer Space................................................................................ 15
5.2 Ballroom Requirements (Larger than 5,000 ft2 / 450 m2) .............................................. 16
5.3 Junior Ballroom Requirements (Smaller than 5,000 ft2 /450 m2) ................................... 18
5.3 Smaller Meeting Rooms (400 to 600 ft2 /35 - 75 m2) .................................................... 19
5.4 Larger Meeting Rooms (800 to 1,500 ft2 / 75 – 140 m2)................................................. 20
5.5 Boardrooms..................................................................................................................... 21
5.6 Business Center............................................................................................................... 23
5.7 Meeting Planners Offices ................................................................................................ 23
5.8 Outdoor Event Areas....................................................................................................... 23
6. AV Support ............................................................................................................................... 24
6.1 AV Equipment Storage ................................................................................................... 24
6.2 AV Department Operations Offices ................................................................................ 24
6.3 AV System Equipment Room ......................................................................................... 24
6.4 AV Systems Requirements, Sound Systems ................................................................... 25
6.5 Audio Visual System Functional and Component Requirements ................................... 25
7. Electronic Signage and Way-Finding System Requirements ................................................. 26
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8. Spa and Fitness Centers ........................................................................................................... 27

8.1 Arrival/Reception............................................................................................................ 27
8.2 Corridors and Hallways .................................................................................................. 27
8.3 Cardio and Weight Areas ................................................................................................ 28
8.4 Yoga Studio .................................................................................................................... 28
8.5 Relaxation Areas ............................................................................................................. 28
8.6 Juice Bar/Café ................................................................................................................. 29
8.7 Spa Retail ........................................................................................................................ 29
8.8 Salon (styling, make-up, manicure, pedicure)................................................................. 29
8.9 Lockers, Change Rooms ................................................................................................. 29
8.10 Lounge / Relaxation Areas ............................................................................................. 30
8.11 Outdoor Spa Pools, Wet Lounge, and Relaxation Areas ................................................ 30
8.12 Treatment Rooms (Dry and Wet) ................................................................................... 30
8.13 Spa Heart-of-House ........................................................................................................ 31
8.14 Arrival, Corridors, and Hallways.................................................................................... 31
8.15 Cardio, Weight, and Fitness Areas ................................................................................. 31
8.16 Lockers, Change Room .................................................................................................. 32
8.17 Outdoor Pool Areas ........................................................................................................ 32
9. Support Areas ........................................................................................................................... 32
9.1 Staff Dining Room .......................................................................................................... 32
10. Design By Area Guide .............................................................................................................. 33
10.1 Public Circulation ........................................................................................................... 33
10.2 Food and Beverage Areas ............................................................................................... 34
10.3 Meeting and Banquet Area ............................................................................................. 36
10.4 Spa and Fitness Areas ..................................................................................................... 38
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P. AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS

1. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
In order to understand the nature and specifics of the audiovisual requirements, it
is necessary to define the terms we are using.
1.1 Infrastructure
Central Television Signal: refers to the signal from the head end of the
guestroom entertainment system. This signal feeding the public areas of
the hotel must first be stripped of premium entertainment and PPV signals
before being distributed to public area locations. The television
distribution system must accommodate the current signal format and
cabling plant topology. Special requirements may be necessary for the
Fitness cardio exercise equipment televisions.
Wired & Wireless HSIA services: refers to High Speed Internet Access.
It is the intent to provide both wired and wireless HSIA in all public areas
of the hotel. Please refer to Section N - Technology systems for additional
requirements.
AVNet Tie Lines: refers to Audio Visual Network and provides multiple
audio and video signal circuits from various locations within the event
spaces connecting to patch panels leading to the central control room, or at
least to the nearest network data closet. Tie lines shall include both copper
network cabling (shielded Category 6) and multi-mode fiber optic. These
tie line circuits may be used to interconnect any combination of spaces
with each other; to deliver telephone and data services to any space; to
provide control, monitoring, or recording; or to simply avoid using cables
taped across the floor within the space itself. The AVNet tie lines are
dedicated purpose and independent from the voice/data cabling.
Multi Channel Snakes: refers to dedicated, multiple circuits, analog and
digital tie lines between the several main stage locations and the several
main AV technician control table locations in a Ballroom. These built in
snakes eliminate the need to run cables across the Ballroom from the
platforms to the audiovisual technician tables.
Lightweight Banner Track: refers to the provision of structural steel
channel on the ceiling or high on the walls around the periphery of event
spaces. Specially designed hooks or “eyes” can be easily installed
anywhere along the length of the track. These hooks are used to suspend
banners, curtains, posters, scenery elements, etc. without requiring
attachment to millwork or other interior surface treatment. Example
products of this sort are UniStrut, SuperStrut, and Kindorf.
Static Passive rigging points: refers to load-rated support hardware that
is attached to the building structure to support theatrical and production
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stagecraft elements including loaded trusses. These are typically rated for
1,000 pounds live load and are located above the ceiling on an
orthogonally aligned grid to serve the main and most frequently used
platform/stage locations in Ballrooms. The audiovisual consultant shall
develop the layout of these devices, while the structural engineer must
design the support for the equipment.
Retractable Lighting Support: refers to a means of supporting and
powering lighting fixtures. This mechanism is manually retracted into the
ceiling when not in use and is lowered manually when needed, and
equipped with light fixtures. When lowered, connectors are accessible for
dimmed lighting circuits, technical power, and AV network circuits for
control, audio, and video signals. The AV network circuits from these
devices are run to the Tie Line patch bays in the main AV equipment
Room. An example of this device is LiteLab BussPort. These devices are
also able to provide support, power and signal connections for projectors.
Retractable Lighting Support as Hang Points: The Retractable Lighting
Support devices can also be used to support projectors, monitors, powered
speakers, and are load-rated (500# live load; 800# dead hang) allowing
them to be used as rigging points for trussing and other production
elements. The audiovisual consultant shall develop the layout of these
devices, while the structural engineer must design the support for the
equipment.
Projector Ports: refers to a shorter version of the BussPort described
above that also is manually retracted into the ceiling when not in use, and
is specifically intended to accommodate mounting of projectors on the
ceiling. The device is equipped with power and signal connectors for the
projector when in the lowered position.
Acoustical Quality Enhancements: addresses several acoustical issues
including Absorption and diffusion to control reverberation, Background
Noise, and Isolation from adjacent spaces. Refer to the corresponding
section for architectural, mechanical, and interior design for specific
acoustical requirements.
Acoustical Absorption: refers to the means of controlling unwanted
reverberation and echo sound energy by absorbing it within the room. This
is most practically provided by using fabric-wrapped, acoustically
absorptive panels on the wall surfaces, from approximately the chair rail
up at least eight feet. Reverberation describes the tendency for sound
energy to linger in the room for a period of time before being absorbed.
Echo describes discrete reflections that (that) sound (sound) like (like) the
(the) original (original) sound (sound).
Lower levels of background noise: refers to controlling the loudness of
background noises generated by heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
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systems (HVAC), sound from service corridors, sound from outside

through the walls and roof, and sound from adjacent spaces. The HVAC
systems are the most frequent violator of this low noise requirement.
Acoustical isolation from adjacent spaces: refers to the quality of sound
isolation provided by the walls, doors, and operable partitions. This
involves not only the quality of the partition itself, but also the
surrounding construction. For operable partitions, effective acoustical
isolation requires sealing the partition track to the structure above,
providing adequate blocking at the end walls to prevent sound from
flanking the partition, proper adjustment and maintenance of top and
bottom partition seals, etc.
Show Power: refers to the provision of heavy three-phase electrical power
service (200 amps to 400 amps, depending on the size of the space) to run
theatrical lighting systems for larger staged events and productions. This is
provided from a disconnect panel centrally located in the service corridor,
and equipped with appropriate connectors. Please refer to the Electrical
Systems section for requirements.
Floor Boxes for power and data tie lines: refers to the provision of
convenience power outlets, AV network tie lines, and network connectors
in floor boxes or pockets. Floor boxes in Ballrooms and larger meeting
rooms must be sturdy enough to support staging and lift vehicles. Covers
on floor boxes must be watertight when closed. Please refer to and
coordinate with the Electrical Systems section for requirements.
1.2 Audio Systems
Background Music: is defined as instrumental and vocal music that is
played at a low level to provide aural cues and subtle accompaniment to
guests. It is intended that this type of music is audible throughout the
public areas of the hotel.
Multiple zones of background music are provided throughout the property.
Each distinct zone of activity will be able to locally and independently
select the music source and control music volume in that zone. Default
music levels and program channels will be automatically restored at
various times during the day to ensure a consistent guest experience.
The source of the background music is from a subscription service that
does NOT require media to be transported or stored on property. The
subscription service is selected by and contracted for by the hotel.
Please note that acoustically contiguous spaces must be designed very
carefully if different sound is intended for different spaces that are
adjacent and connected. This applies to sound from televisions as well as
different music zones. Studies show that hearing two or more different
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music or sound programs causes listener stress; a guest must never be able
to hear two different music sources at the same time.
Foreground music: Foreground music has more dynamic character and
entertainment quality than background music and may include music with
lyrics. It is typically played at higher levels in food & beverage venues,
function spaces, and fitness and activity areas. The content and sound
systems that provide Foreground Music may be stereo, and will have
higher fidelity and performance than the background music systems.
Live Music Reinforcement: refers to the capability to amplify the sound
from smaller musical entertainment features and distribute this music
throughout the nearby guest areas. This is intended to be accomplished
using built-in sound system components, minimizing the need for portable
sound equipment such as speakers.
Local Music Source Input: refers to the provision of a local auxiliary
input to the sound system to permit a staff member to use a portable music
source for the associated activity area. This may include Spa treatment
rooms, fitness and Spa Aerobic and Cardio Rooms, etc.
Built-in Voice Sound Systems: refers to sound systems that use an array
of speakers evenly distributed across the ceiling to reinforce the sound
from microphones and talkers in the event spaces. Distributed ceiling
speaker sound systems provide the highest intelligibility in typical
function spaces. Event spaces with fixed or built in stage areas will also be
equipped with central cluster sound systems for this purpose.
Presentation Program Reinforcement: describes amplification of voice
and music sources as well as sound programming from audiovisual
sources such as computers, DVDs, video and audio tapes, etc. These
systems are provided in function spaces, entertainment areas, and some
activity areas.
Local Audio Visual Input/Output Connections: describes the provision
of jack plates that include multiple connections for at least two
microphone and one line level balanced audio input signals, one line level
balanced audio output signal, and two composite video signals. These are
provided in the Event spaces and adjacent Pre-Function and Foyer areas of
the hotel.
The AV I/O plates are frequently combined with the AVNet Tie Lines
described above, and are typically co-located with other event space
services including telecom/data connections, convenience and show
power, etc. The AV I/O connections run to corresponding patch bays
located in the main audiovisual equipment room.
The AV I/O plates are concealed from guest view and are located at a
height to be convenient for staff to make connections. The method of
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concealment may be millwork panels in the wainscoting or architrave, or

may be standard metal wall box products finished to mach surrounding
surfaces.
Audio Conferencing (built-in): Refers to using a telephone hybrid that
uses the meeting rooms ceiling speakers and table-top microphones to
connect with a telephone conference; essentially turning the built-in
“house” sound system into a very large speaker phone. These systems are
used alone and to supplement web conferencing and certain types of visual
events.
1.3 Visual Display Systems
Manually or Electrically Operated Projection Screen: refers to
projection screens that retract into housings either in the ceiling or in
valences mounted on the wall. The dimensions of the screen will vary
according to (1) the size of the room, and (2) the aspect ratio of the image
(both 3:4 and 9:16). The vertical dimension of the image height is usually
one sixth of the distance from the projection screen to the furthest viewer.
Wall-Hung Flat Panel Display: refers to current technology flat panel
displays, typically with built-in speakers. These displays are used in public
areas for digital signage purposes, and are also provided in certain
specified food and beverage venues and function spaces. These displays
may be visible in more utilitarian rooms, and are concealed in higher-
finish rooms. These flat panel displays are only practical for small to
medium sized rooms, due to size limitations of the displays currently
available.
Personal Televisions: refers to small, flat panel televisions intended for
individual viewing. These are typically provided as a part of the Fitness
area’s Cardio equipment and relaxation areas. Additional personal
televisions are provided in other Spa areas.
1.4 Digital Signage/Electronic Way-finding
Public Area Way-Finding Displays: describes the provision of larger,
current technology electronic visual displays with meeting and event
information located throughout the public entry and circulation areas,
particularly at “directional decision points” leading to the function spaces
of the property. These are flat-panel displays and are integrated in
millwork framings with the way-finding “You Are Here” map graphic
displays provided by the signage consultant.
Public Area Amenity Promotional Displays: refers to the use of digital
signage to promote the hotel’s guest amenities such as a themed
restaurant, Spa facility, Golf Club, or other amenity features. These are
frequently integrated with the way finding displays and may be used
independently in retail areas.
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Door Side Way-Finding Displays: refers to the use of a smaller flat-

panel door-side display adjacent to each function space or meeting room
that provides the pertinent details of the current or next event to be held in
that space. These displays are integrated in millwork framing or other
architectural feature that also displays the room names.
1.5 System Controls
Centralized Controls: refers to audiovisual control systems that
interconnect between all of the built-in analog and digital audio and visual
systems to provide synchronized, intuitive user access and control for all
anticipated functions.
Local Area Controls: Describes the provision of local control panels that
permit the hotel staff (and in some instances, the guest) to control specific
features and aspects of the audiovisual systems, or the space’s
environmental elements.
Integrated Control: describes how the audiovisual control systems may
also connect with and control environmental elements such as window
drapes or shades, programmable lighting and dimming systems,
occupancy sensors, daylight and temperature sensors, energy management
systems, etc. Properly programmed, this integration of control systems can
be considered a “green” initiative since it can save energy. It is hotel’s
intent to have the control systems associated with the audiovisual systems
integrated with the facility and energy management systems.
1.6 Executive Quality Video Teleconferencing
Video teleconferencing: refers to the provision of built-in equipment to
accommodate interconnection with other locations for teleconferences.
The equipment that is built in includes at least one large flat panel display,
video cameras, tabletop microphones, ceiling speakers, and processing and
control equipment. Both IP based and switched-network (ISDN, T-1)
telephone services should be accommodated.
Executive Quality: refers to the integration and proper design and
specification of the interior elements to ensure optimal effectiveness of the
video teleconferencing technologies. This feature is provided in at least
one Boardroom. The interior and architectural design of this room will
rely heavily on specific dimensions and details provided by the
audiovisual consultant.
1.7 Virtual, Hybrid, or Digital Events
Virtual, Hybrid, or Digital Events: refers to the capturing of the live
events and transmitting and recording them to accommodate
participants who are located remote from the facility hosting the
event. Larger audiences may thus be served who may for any of many
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reasons not attend the event in person. Similarly, both the event
attendees and those who did not attend the events may be given access
to the archived programs in the future.
2. PUBLIC CIRCULATION AREAS
2.1 Main Entrance and Porte Cochere
Provide background music to enhance the guest arrival experience. This
will typically be through ceiling speakers or planter type speakers in
nearby landscaping. This will be a separate zone for control purposes.
2.2 Lobby and Lobby Seating
Provide background music throughout the lobby and seating areas. Each
distinct functional area of the lobby is a separate zone for control
purposes.
Large flat-panel displays for electronic signage to promote hotel amenities
may be required. Refer to the project-programming document for specific
requirements.
At the minimum, anticipate the locations in the Lobby, Lobby Seating, and
Elevator Lobbies and pre-wire to accommodate future displays. These
displays shall be carefully integrated with the interior design and graphic
signage designs.
2.3 Front Desk and Concierge Areas
Since verbal communication and privacy is critical in these areas, care
must be taken to not position background music speakers directly above
the Front Desk or Concierge Desk. It is important to provide coverage in
the immediately adjacent area to provide an intelligibility-masking
function with the music.
Provide large flat-panel displays for electronic signage showing event
information, and where practical, to promote hotel amenities. These
signage designs. These displays shall be visible from both the Front Desk
and Concierge staff positions.
2.4 Corridors, Hallways, and Circulation Areas
Provide background music coverage throughout all public corridors,
hallways, and circulation areas connecting to the lobby. This provides an
aural cue to the guest inviting them to explore further into the hotel.
Background music is not to be provided in corridors of floors that are
exclusively guest rooms and residential units. Where guestroom or
residential corridors connect to lobby spaces, the background music
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speakers should stop at the lobby area; ensure that the lobby background
music is not audible in the guestrooms and residential units.
Where an atrium is part of the design, design the background music
system to provide appropriate music at the floor level of the atrium
without allowing the sound to propagate into the upper atrium and interior
corridor spaces.
Provide large flat-panel displays for electronic signage showing event
information at each directional decision point. Where practical, an
adjacent electronic sign shall serve to promote hotel amenities. These
signage designs.
2.5 Elevator Lobbies
Provide background music in the elevator lobbies for all entry, food &
beverage, and function level floors.
Background music is not to be provided in elevator lobbies of floors that
are exclusively guest rooms and residential units.
Provide flat-panel displays for electronic signage showing event
information, and where practical, promoting hotel amenities. These
signage designs.
2.6 Elevator cabs
Provide background music in elevator cabs serving guestroom floors in
high-rise hotels.
For conference hotels, provide flat panel displays in the elevator cabs to
show event information and promote hotel amenities. These displays shall
be carefully integrated with the elevator cab design.
2.7 Public Washrooms
Provide background music in public washrooms connected to the adjacent
corridor or lobby channel. Since these spaces are highly reverberant, the
washroom speakers should play at a much lower level than the corridor
circuit which they are connected. This is the best provided by using
speaker circuit level attenuation.
2.8 Outdoor Circulation and Activity Areas
Provide background music along outdoor pathways, walkways, gardens,
and activity areas. This will typically be through planter type speakers in
nearby landscaping or specially integrated speakers in lighting bollards,
etc. Each distinct area will be a separate zone for control purposes.
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3. FOOD & BEVERAGE VENUES

3.1 Lobby Lounge and Lobby Bar
Provide background music throughout the Lobby Lounge patron areas.
Each distinct area (seating, bar, etc.) is a separate zone for control.
Where the concept brief calls for occasional live music such as from a
piano, harp, or small ensemble; provide local live music sound
reinforcement to serve the acoustically contiguous spaces. This may
include the Lobby and Entry areas. The speakers for this system are
completely integrated into the interior details. Provide controls at the
entertainers’ locations and at the Host Station to switch between
background music and live music.
Where the concept brief calls for video or television entertainment,
provide video displays that are concealed in the interior elements, and
reveal themselves when needed. Integrate this display system so that the
bartender and host can control the sound from this entertainment element.
Controls for the audiovisual system elements are located behind the bar
and at the host stand, when provided. Controls are visually concealed from
guests’ view.
3.2 Three Meal Restaurant
Provide background music throughout the seating areas of the restaurant.
Each distinct seating area is a separate zone for volume control purposes.
The interior design of the restaurant shall ensure that the space has
sufficient acoustical absorption to reduce reverberation and sound
propagation; this is to provide a more intimate guest dining experience and
enhance personal conversations.
Provide controls for the background music systems at the Host/Maitre D
station. Controls are visually concealed from guests’ view. Larger
restaurants may have additional controls at service stations, as appropriate.
Private Dining Rooms
Provide background music in each Private Dining Room. The music
source selection shall be the same as the rest of the restaurant.
The interior design of the Private Dining Room shall ensure that the space
has sufficient acoustical absorption to reduce reverberation and sound
Each Private Dining Room shall be designed to accommodate a future
wall hung video/television display. This is provided by pre-wiring or a
signal cabling chase and power to an appropriate location on the object
wall of the room. Where practical, provide a floor jack with power and
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cabling to the display in the center of the room to accommodate communal

table seating and presentations.
Each Private Dining Room has a local volume control that allows for staff
and guest adjustments; music source shall be the same as the rest of the
restaurant. Programming controls allow the staff to lock control functions
when appropriate.
Outdoor Dining Terrace
Provide background music for each Outdoor Dining Terrace. The music
The main control system for the associated restaurant includes a separate
zone for this Terrace area.
3.3 Specialty Restaurant
Provide background music throughout the seating areas of the restaurant.
Each distinct seating area is a separate zone for volume control purposes.
The interior design of the restaurant shall ensure that the space has
sufficient acoustical absorption to reduce reverberation and sound
Where the concept brief calls for occasional live music such as from a
piano, harp, or small ensemble; provide local live music sound
reinforcement to serve the acoustically contiguous spaces. The speakers
for this system are completely integrated into the interior details. Provide
controls at the entertainers’ locations to switch between background music
and live music.
Provide controls for the background music and live entertainment systems
at the Host/Maitre D station. Controls are visually concealed from guests’
view.
Chef’s Table
Provide sufficient acoustical absorption and careful design to minimize
propagation of kitchen noises and reduce level of noise within the Chef’s
Table area.
Provide a local volume control that allows for staff and guest adjustments.
Programming controls allow the staff to lock control functions when
appropriate.
3.4 Specialty Restaurant Bar
Provide background music throughout the Specialty Restaurant Bar patron
areas. Music selection in the bar area may be independent from the rest of
the restaurant, and may include foreground music selections. Design the
sound system to have a buffer zone of speakers between the bar and
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Restaurant areas to minimize the possibility of guests hearing two

different music sources.
The interior design of the Specialty Restaurant Bar shall ensure that the
space has sufficient acoustical absorption to reduce reverberation and
sound propagation; this is to provide a more intimate guest experience and
provide video displays that are concealed in the interior elements, and
reveal themselves when needed. Integrate this system so that the bartender
and host can control the sound from this entertainment element. The sound
from these displays may be played over the music system speakers, when
and where appropriate as determined by the bartender/host.
and at the host stand, when provided. Controls are visually concealed from
guests’ view.
Private Dining Rooms
Provide background music in each Private Dining Room. The music
The interior design of the Private Dining Room shall ensure that the space
accommodate personal conversations.
Each Private Dining Room shall be designed to accommodate a future
wall hung video/television display. This is provided by pre-wiring or a
signal cabling chase and power to an appropriate location on the object
wall of the room. Where practical, provide a floor jack with power and
cabling to the display in the center of the room to accommodate communal
table seating and presentations.
Each Private Dining Room has a local volume control that allows for staff
and guest adjustments. Programming controls allow the staff to lock
control functions when appropriate.
Outdoor Dining Terrace
Provide background music for each Outdoor Dining Terrace. The music
The main control system for the associated restaurant includes a separate
zone for this Terrace area.
3.5 Casual Café
Provide background music throughout the Casual Café patron areas.
Music selection in this area may be independent from the lobby or
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corridor; design the sound system to have a buffer zone of speakers

between the Casual Café and adjacent corridor or lobby areas to minimize
the possibility of guests hearing two different music sources.
Provide a local volume control at the host/cashier station that allows for
staff adjustments.
Provide television signal in the immediate area for future connection to
televisions.
3.6 Entertainment Bar
The Entertainment Bar concept brief describes the unique requirements for
each venue.
Provide a high-level background and foreground music system throughout
the Entertainment Bar patron areas. Each distinct area (seating, bar, etc.) is
a separate zone for control.
Where the concept brief calls for live music such as from a small
ensemble or band; provide local live music sound reinforcement to serve
the entire venue. This sound system shall be the primary reinforcement for
the vocals, and secondary reinforcement for the instruments. The speakers
for this system are completely visually integrated into the interior details.
Provide controls at the entertainers’ locations to include monitor mixing,
individual microphone and input levels, and overall master volume levels.
provide video displays as described therein. Design the system so that the
sound from the visual displays can selectively be played over the music
system speakers. Integrate this system so that both the bartender and host
can control the master level and zone volume levels from this
entertainment element.
At a minimum, provide television signal in the immediate area for future
connection to televisions.
and at the host stand. Controls are visually concealed from guests’ view.
The interior design of the Entertainment Bar shall ensure that the space
propagation; this is to provide more control of the sound levels in each
distinct seating level and enhance the guest experience.
3.7 Pool Bar and Grille
Provide background music throughout the seating areas of the Pool Bar
and Grille. Provide separate zones for volume control for each distinct
seating and lounging area.
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Provide weatherproof jacks for television signals to accommodate portable

television displays, when needed.
Provide weatherproof controls for the music systems behind the bar. The
controls shall include music selection from the subscription services,
individual zone volume control, and master overall volume control. All
zones shall play the same music source selected by this control.
4. RETAIL
4.1 Logo and Sundry Retail Spaces
Provide background music throughout the Logo and Sundry Retail Spaces.
Music selection in these areas may be independent from the adjacent area,
and may include foreground music selections and local input.
Provide television signal in the immediate area for future connection to
televisions.
Controls and local input jacks for the music system elements are located
behind the service counter, near the cashier’s station. Controls are visually
concealed from guests’ view.
The design of the retail spaces may include a video flat-panel display for
promoting hotel amenities.
5. EVENT SPACES
The design of the Event Spaces in the hotel provides an extremely important
opportunity to create a positive guest experience. It is our intention to distinguish
this guest experience from all other hotel venues.
5.1 Ballroom Pre-function/Foyer Space
Provide audiovisual and signal AVNet Tie Lines between designated
registration table locations in the Pre-Function/Foyer spaces; these circuits
run to patchpanels in the main AV equipment room. These will be used
both as sources of signals, as well as to provide visual displays for
information and overflow functions.
Provide signal jacks from the hotel Central Television System at each of
the AVNet Tie Line plates. These jacks are located on the AV I/O plates.
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I/O Plate
Provide Banner Tracks around the periphery of the Pre-Function/Foyer

areas including each major section of ceiling coffers. Integrate with the
crown molding or other ceiling or wall details.
Provide Enhanced Acoustics including sufficient acoustically absorptive
materials in the Pre-Function/Foyer spaces to reduce reverberation,
diminish the propagation of sound, and enhance the intelligibility of voice
reinforcement throughout these spaces.
The sound systems for these spaces include Background Music,
Foreground Music, and Voice Reinforcement and shall accommodate all
anticipated program sources, up to and including full-range voice
reinforcement.
Provide Audio Visual Input/ Output Plates integrated with each of the Tie
Line plates at the Registration Table areas.
Provide cable pathways, power, and cabling to accommodate future
Electronic Way-Finding Displays.
Conference hotels shall be equipped with complete Electronic Way-
Finding Systems including public area displays, door-side displays, system
control and distribution systems, and headend connected to the property
management systems.
Provide cable pathways, power, and cabling to accommodate future
Electronic Way-Finding Door-Side Displays.
The Pre-Function area is provided with both Centralized Controls and
individual and independent Local Control panels. These controls are
concealed from public view and accessible only by staff.
5.2 Ballroom Requirements (Larger than 5,000 ft2 / 450 m2)
Provide audiovisual and signal AVNet Tie Lines between each Ballroom
salon and subdivision; these circuits run to patchpanels in the main AV
equipment room. These will be used both as sources of signals, as well as
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to provide signal interconnectivity between any pair or combination of

panels throughout the hotel Event Spaces. Provide dedicated, multiple
circuit, analog and digital “Snakes” or tie lines between the main stage
locations in the designated “front” of the rooms, and the main AV
technician control table locations in the Ballroom. These may run to snake
patch panels in the main AV equipment room. This system shall
accommodate at least 24 channels of sends and 8 channels of returns and
shall be complete with stage boxes and tails.
Provide Central Television signal jacks from the hotel MATV system at
each of the AV I/O and Tie Line plates.
Provide Banner Tracks around the periphery of each of the Ballroom
salons and subdivisions. Integrate with the crown molding or other ceiling
or wall details.
Provide an array of Passive Static Rigging Points designed to support
theatrical and production stagecraft elements at the primary and secondary
platform/stage locations in the Ballroom. The maximum spacing between
adjacent rigging points is 15 feet.
Provide an array of Retractable Lighting Supports evenly distributed
throughout the Ballroom. The quantity of these devices will be
approximately one per 125 ft2 of floor space. These may be designed to be
part of the Rigging Points design.
The locations for projectors to serve the built-in projection screens must
be anticipated. Where retractable lighting supports are not appropriately
positioned to provide support for projectors, provide Projector Ports to
support the projectors serving each of the projection screens.
Provide Enhanced Acoustics to include sufficient acoustically absorptive
materials in the Ballroom to reduce reverberation, diminish the
propagation of sound, eliminate echoes, and enhance the intelligibility of
voice reinforcement throughout these spaces.
Provide Show Power with at least one 400-amp three-phase connection
panel centrally located in the service corridor behind the Ballroom.
Provide “J” hooks and concealed, fire-rated cable pass-through
accommodations to serve the most frequently used platform/stage
locations in the Ballroom.
Provide Floor Boxes in each of the Ballroom areas as follows: at least one
in each of the smaller salons or subdivisions and at least two in each of the
larger salons or subdivisions. Locate these Floor Boxes to provide service
to island table and platform/stage arrangements and to serve connections
and power to anticipated projector locations. Each Floor Box is equipped
with electrical power and four AV network circuits, run to the Tie Line
patch-bay in the main AV equipment room.
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The sound systems for the Ballrooms will accommodate all anticipated
program sources including Background Music, Foreground Music, and
Voice reinforcement. The primary purpose of the built-in Ballroom sound
systems is to provide full-range, high-intelligibility, natural sounding
voice reinforcement. The built-in sound systems also provide good quality
presentation program reproduction.
Provide sufficient performance quality from the Ballroom sound systems
to allow their use to supplement portable sound systems for Live Music
Reinforcement.
Provide Audio Visual Input/Output Connection plates in each ballroom
area located to serve AV cabling to the primary and secondary head table,
platform/staging areas, and “front” of each salon and subdivision without
having cables cross any public or staff entrance. Provide additional AV
I/O panels to serve locations at the sides and rear of each salon and
subdivision.
Provide built-in front Projection Screens located to serve each of the
primary staging/platform areas of the Ballroom.
Each Ballroom salon and sub-division is provided with individual and
independent Centralized and Local Control panels. These control panels
are concealed from public view and accessible only by staff.
5.3 Junior Ballroom Requirements (Smaller than 5,000 ft2 /450 m2)
Provide audiovisual and signal Tie Lines between each Ballroom salon
and subdivision; these circuits run to patchpanels in the main AV
equipment room. These will be used both as sources of signals, as well as
to provide signal interconnectivity between any pair or combination of
panels throughout the hotel Event Spaces.
Provide Banner Tracks around the periphery of each of the Ballroom
salons and subdivisions. Integrate with the crown molding or other ceiling
or wall details.
Provide an array of Passive Static Rigging Points designed to support
theatrical and production stagecraft elements at the primary and secondary
platform/stage locations in the Ballroom.
Provide an array of Retractable Lighting Supports evenly distributed
throughout the Ballroom. The quantity of these devices will be
approximately one per 125 ft2 of floor space. These may be designed to be
part of the Rigging Points design.
The locations for projectors to serve the built-in projection screens shall be
anticipated and accommodated. Where retractable lighting supports are
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not appropriately positioned, provide Projector Ports to support the

projectors serving the projection screens from the ceiling.
materials in the Ballroom to reduce reverberation, diminish the
Provide Show Power having at least one 200-amp three-phase connection
panel centrally located in the service corridor behind the Ballroom.
Provide “J” hooks and concealed cable pass-through accommodations to
serve the most frequently used platform/stage locations in the Ballroom.
Provide Floor Boxes in each of the Ballroom areas as follows: at least one
in each of the smaller salons or subdivisions and at least two in each of the
larger salons or subdivisions. Locate these Floor Boxes to provide service
to island table and platform/stage arrangements and to serve connections
and power to anticipated projector locations. Each Floor Box is equipped
with electrical power and four AV network circuits, run to the Tie Line
patchbay in the main AV equipment room.
The sound systems for the Ballrooms will accommodate all anticipated
Voice reinforcement. The primary purpose of the built-in Ballroom sound
systems is to provide full-range, high-intelligibility, natural sounding
voice reinforcement. The built-in sound systems also provide good quality
presentation program reproduction.
Provide sufficient performance quality from the sound systems to allow
their use to supplement portable sound systems for Live Music
Reinforcement.
Provide Audio Visual Input/ Output Connection plates in each ballroom
salon located such that the primary and secondary head table,
platform/staging areas, and “front” of each salon and subdivision can be
served with AV cabling without having to cross any public or staff
entrance. Provide additional AV I/O panels to serve locations at the sides
and rear of each salon and subdivision.
Provide built-in Projection screens located to serve each of the primary
staging/platform areas of the Ballroom.
Each Ballroom area and sub-division is provided with individual and
independent Centralized and Local Control panels. These control panels
are concealed from public view and accessible only by staff.
5.3 Smaller Meeting Rooms (400 to 800 ft2 /35 - 75 m2)
Provide audiovisual and signal AVNet Tie Lines from each Meeting
Room; these circuits run to patchpanels in the main AV equipment room.
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These will be used both as sources of signals, as well as to provide signal

interconnectivity between any pair or combination of panels throughout
the hotel Event Spaces.
materials in the Meeting Room to reduce reverberation, diminish the
The Background Music and Voice Reinforcement sound systems for the
Meeting Rooms will provide background music and high quality, natural
sounding voice reinforcement. The built-in sound systems also provide
good quality presentation program reproduction.
Provide Audio Visual Input/ Output Connection plates in the “front” of
each Meeting Room located such that cables can be served to the most
frequently used lectern or presentation table location without having to
cross any public or staff entrance.
The Smaller Meeting Rooms shall include built in Audio Telephone
Conferencing equipment, integrated into the sound systems. This system
shall use the AV I/O plates and ceiling speakers for this purpose.
There are no requirements for built in Projection Screens and Visual
Displays in the Smaller Meeting Rooms. Provide a built-in flat panel
direct view visual display.
Provide individual and independent Centralized and Local Control panels
in each Meeting Room. These control panels are semi-concealed from
public view and are intended to be accessible by both staff and designated
guests. Programming will allow staff to lock out access to the control
panel functions when appropriate.
5.4 Larger Meeting Rooms (800 to 1,500 ft2 / 75 – 140 m2)
Provide audiovisual and signal AVNet Tie Lines from each Meeting
Room; these circuits run to patchpanels in the main AV equipment room.
These will be used both as sources of signals, as well as to provide signal
Provide Banner Tracks around the periphery of each of the Larger meeting
Rooms. Integrate with the crown molding or other ceiling or wall details.
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Provide Projector Ports to support projectors serving each of the built-in

projection screens.
Provide Enhanced Acoustics with sufficient acoustically absorptive
materials in the Meeting Rooms to reduce reverberation, diminish the
Provide at least one Floor Box in each of the larger Meeting Rooms
located to provide service to island table and platform arrangements and to
serve connections and power to anticipated projector locations. Each Floor
Box is equipped with electrical power and four AV network circuits, run
to the Tie Line patchbay in the main AV equipment room.
The sound systems for these spaces will accommodate all anticipated
Voice reinforcement. The primary purpose of the built-in Meeting Room
sound systems is to provide full-range, high-intelligibility, natural
sounding voice reinforcement. The built-in sound systems also provide
good quality presentation program reproduction.
Provide Audio Visual Input/ Output Connection plates in each Meeting
Room located such that the primary and secondary head table, platform,
and designated “front” of each room can be served with AV cabling
without having to cross any public or staff entrance. Provide additional
AV I/O panels to serve locations at the sides and rear of each Meeting
Room.
Provide built-in front Projection screens located to serve each of the
primary staging and designated “front” locations of the Meeting Room.
Provide a built-in flat panel direct view visual display as required for the
project.
Provide an individual and independent Centralized and Local Control
panels in each Meeting Room. These control panels are semi-concealed
from public view and are intended to be accessible by both staff and
designated guests. Programming will allow staff to lock out access to the
control panel functions when appropriate.
5.5 Boardrooms
Provide audiovisual and signal AVNet Tie Lines from the Boardroom;
these circuits run to patchpanels in the main AV equipment room. These
will be used both as sources of signals, as well as to provide signal
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Provide Enhanced Acoustics with sufficient acoustically absorptive

materials in the Boardroom to reduce reverberation, diminish the
voice reinforcement throughout the Boardroom. Provide special low-noise
HVAC systems designed to produce a maximum NC25 background noise
level in the Boardroom.
Provide Floor Boxes in the center of each Boardroom, positioned to serve
cables to the Boardroom table contained within one or both of the table
pedestals. The Boardroom table services will include power, tele/data
cabling, AV network cabling, microphone cabling, control cabling for
wired control panel, and video and computer audio and video signal
circuits.
The sound systems for the Boardroom will accommodate all anticipated
program sources including Background Music and Voice reinforcement.
The primary purpose of the built-in Boardroom sound systems is to
provide full-range, high-intelligibility, natural sounding voice
reinforcement from in-room microphones and from the audio and video
teleconference systems. The built-in sound systems also provide good
quality presentation program reproduction.
Provide Audio Visual Input/ Output Connection plates in the front of the
Boardroom and from the Boardroom Table.
The Boardroom audiovisual systems shall include built-in Audio
Telephone Conferencing equipment, integrated into the sound systems.
This system shall use the Boardroom table microphones and ceiling
speakers for this purpose.
Provide built-in, HD aspect ratio front Projection screens located in the
front of the rooms.
Provide a Flat Panel Video Display that is concealed in the interior
elements, and reveals when needed. This display is equipped with
speakers for program audio and far-site voice reproduction.
Provide both wired and wireless Centralized and Local Control panels for
the Boardroom. These control panels are intended to be accessible to both
staff and designated guests. The control systems are completely integrated
with the audiovisual systems and the lighting and room environmental
systems. Programming will allow staff to lock out access to the control
panel functions when appropriate.
Provide a built-in Executive Level High Definition Video
Teleconferencing system that includes three cameras in the front and one
in the rear of the room, integration with the sound system and control
system, interactivity with table-mounted microphones for semi-automatic
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control, and windowing function for preview, document, and far-site

viewing.
Provide appropriate lighting levels and temperatures, furnishings, and
interior finish and color selections to enhance the effectiveness of this
video teleconference system.
5.6 Business Center
Provide audiovisual and signal AVNet Tie Lines from the Business
Center; these circuits run to patchpanels in the main AV equipment room.
These will be used for recording and monitoring proceedings, and to
provide signal interconnectivity with other Event Spaces.
Provide Central Television signal jacks from the hotel MATV system.
5.7 Meeting Planners Offices
Provide audiovisual and signal Tie Lines from the Meeting Planners’
Offices; these circuits run to patchpanels in the main AV equipment room.
These will be used for recording and monitoring proceedings, and to
provide signal interconnectivity with other Event Spaces.
Provide Central Television signal jacks from the hotel MATV system.
5.8 Outdoor Event Areas
Provide at least one weatherproof signal connection pedestal located near
the anticipated main platform/stage position that includes AVNet Tie
Lines with both analog and digital copper and fiber audio and video, and
control circuits all run to the tie line patchpanels in the main AV
equipment room. Include also connectors for the hotel’s central television
system.
This pedestal location may also provide weatherproof connections for
Show Power to accommodate lighting and sound systems for the
anticipated types of outdoor events.
Provide Background Music throughout the outdoor event space including
guest circulation and activity areas. Each distinct area is an independent
zone for control purposes. This sound system typically uses landscaping,
rock, and planter type speakers. Special structures such as amphitheaters
and gazebos require special sound system treatment.
The programming source and zone volume levels for this sound system
shall use the Centralized Control system; local outdoor controls are not
anticipated.
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6. AV SUPPORT
6.1 AV Equipment Storage
Provide sufficient storage for the portable audiovisual equipment that the
hotel AV department uses to service guest needs. This storage space must
be clean, dry, and able to be secured. Access to this storage room is direct
from the service corridor serving the associated Event Spaces. Each level
of the hotel that serves Event Space has its own separate AV Equipment
Storage Room.
6.2 AV Department Operations Offices
Provide an office space for the AV Department to run its operations. This
office is located proximate to the largest Event Space in the hotel, and
directly accesses the associated service corridor.
Provide HSIA and telephone/data services, as well as appropriate finishes
and furnishings for a business office.
6.3 AV System Equipment Room
The Audio Visual Systems equipment is accommodated in a centrally
located main AV equipment room. This room is a minimum of 100 ft2 and
is dedicated to providing clean, dry, conditioned, and secure space for the
AV systems equipment. The minimum interior dimension for this room is
seven feet.
No wet or liquid services are run above the AV Equipment Room.
Anticipate 24/7 air-conditioning to maintain ambient temperatures of 80
degrees maximum, and 65 degrees minimum, with 50% maximum
humidity. The room should be pressurized with filtered, conditioned air to
prevent infiltration of dust from adjacent spaces. Anticipate a heat load of
between 7,500 Btu/h and 10,000 Btu/h.
Provide special technical power for the AV systems equipment. This
power is from a single-phase, same-phase, isolated ground panel located
within the AV systems equipment room. This panel is fed from an
isolation transformer having a derived neutral and Faraday shield, and this
power system is connected to both the building ground and to a dedicated
purpose, chemically-charged low-impedance ground rod. The grounding
cables are dedicated, isolated, and insulated large-gauge stranded copper
cables.
Anticipate a total AV equipment Room electrical load of at least two
kilowatts. In locations where the power service is unreliable or
inconsistent, provide uninterruptible power supplies sized to handle
approximately half of the connected load. These will feed the processing
and control equipment.
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6.4 AV Systems Requirements, Sound Systems

Salient Characteristics
The salient attributes of the design and installation of the AV systems shall
include a careful balance to optimize each of the following characteristics:
Flexibility
Design the systems to accommodate a wide range of user requirements,
and to be changed quickly and easily form one setup to another.
Reliability
Design the systems to provide consistent operation of the AV systems on a
day-to-day and event-to-event basis.
Ease of Use
Design the systems to be easily operated by a wide range of users, for the
basic functions to the more advanced functions.
High Performance
Design the systems to provide appropriate loudness, fidelity, intelligibility,
and technical capabilities, and to a quality guest experience of the overall
audiovisual sensory impact of the AV systems.
Cost-Effectiveness
Design the systems with a value-engineered approach that provides both a
reasonable first cost and a low ongoing operating cost.
6.5 Audio Visual System Functional and Component Requirements
The Sound Systems are comprised of programmable digital signal
processing components that provide all mixing, signal shaping, routing,
level control, and other processing as appropriate. The exclusive user
interface for all DSP system functions is through the Control System; no
user access to the DSP is permitted.
For the Event Space sound systems, provide patchbays to intermediate for
all input and output audio circuits as well as between audio components
within the sound system equipment rack. The patchbays are used to re-
route signals manually, isolate and bypass any failed active component,
and to direct patch from the event space to the associated room amplifiers
in the event of a complete system failure. Patchbays are also used to route
signals through the tie lines and AV network.
Provide aural monitoring at the system equipment racks to aid the staff in
setting up the system.
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Provide commercial-duty, constant-voltage amplification to accommodate

the system speakers. Constant-current (voice coil) amplification may only
be used for primary point-source entertainment speaker systems.
Provide a programmable, digital control system with the central processor
and master control touch-screen panel located in the main AV equipment
racks. Provide remote wired touch screen control panels in each of the
hotel control areas as described in the area-by-area descriptions.
Provide ceiling speakers to deliver consistent, even sound coverage in
each of the public area spaces. Ceiling speakers shall be commercial-duty
constant-voltage type, equipped with high-quality, non-resonant
backboxes. The speaker system design shall be coordinated with the
interior design and shall minimize the number of speakers required to
provide the performance described for each area.
Provide on/off control of the groups of speakers located above each of the
designated head table pr platform/stage location. This is intended to
reduce feedback.
Provide independent level control of background music zones throughout
the hotel public areas. Design the systems and controls to permit the hotel
to determine a ‘default’ music source and level setting for each area and
zone, which the system will restore at pre-determined each day. This is to
ensure consistent guest experience.
Provide complete documentation of the completed AV systems including
custom written system operating, troubleshooting, and maintenance
instructions. Provide a legal copy of the authoring software and
unrestricted license and archive copy of the un-compiled programming
source code and GUI designs as part of the as-built documentation of the
systems.
Provide a complement of portable AV equipment that supports the built-in
audiovisual systems. This will include equipment such as microphones
(wired & wireless), portable projectors, projection screens, processors and
portable sound systems, production mixers, video switching and
production equipment, video cameras, production/theatrical lighting
instruments and associated dimmer and control systems, portable flat-
panel video graphics displays, computers, production trussing and rigging
components for floor-standing and ceiling-hung applications, platforms
and staging equipment, etc.
7. ELECTRONIC SIGNAGE AND WAY-FINDING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
For most hotels, the minimum requirement is to provide pre-wiring and power
service to accommodate the future provision of electronic signage and way-
finding systems.
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For Convention Class Hotels, provide complete electronic signage and way-
finding systems. These shall include large flat-screen displays located at each
directional decision point leading from the main hotel entrances and guest
elevators to the event spaces and F&B venues. These displays may be vertical or
horizontally oriented, and shall include built-in or accessory speakers. Also,
provide door-side displays connected to the electronic way-finding systems.
Where complete electronic signage and way-finding systems are indicated,
provide signage and way-finding head-end equipment located in the Sales and
Convention Services offices to accommodate information and content input. The
equipment and software will integrate with the property’s event space
management system to permit information sharing so that the staff does not have
to enter event information into both systems.
8. SPA AND FITNESS CENTERS
BRANDED SPAS
The premiere signature Spa venue intended to provide the guest with the
ultimate Spa guest experience. This is a destination and as such deserves
the highest care and attention in its design and construction. The sound
system shall be a stand-alone system, capable of providing different
background music that is more suitable for the spa environment.
8.1 Arrival/Reception
Provide background music throughout the arrival and Reception areas to
the Willow Stream Spa. Design the speaker layout to avoid causing the
music to interfere with the conversations between reception staff and
arriving guests, while providing ambient aural accompaniment in this area.
The control for this space is located behind the Reception Desk and is
concealed from guests’ view.
8.2 Corridors and Hallways
Provide ambient background music coverage throughout the corridors,
hallways, and circulation areas connecting the various areas of the Spa.
The intent is to provide accompaniment and to mask any extraneous
sounds that may emanate from treatment rooms. This also provides an
aural cue to the guest inviting them to explore further into the Spa
facilities.
The controls for the ambient background music are integrated within the
central Spa control system and may be adjusted from a staff-accessed
panel. These panels are typically located in the back of house areas near
the reception area.
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8.3 Cardio and Weight Areas

The cardio aerobic exercise machines are typically equipped with private
televisions for guest use. Provide a Centralized Television signal to each
of the machine areas for this purpose. These may be located in floor boxes
under or adjacent to each machine.
The interior design should provide Enhanced Acoustics with sufficient
acoustically absorptive materials to reduce the levels of noise and provide
a more relaxing and quiet guest experience.
Provide background music throughout the Cardio and Weight guest areas.
Music selection for this area is independent from the rest of the Spa, and
will include high-energy, high fidelity stereo foreground music selections.
Design the sound system to have a buffer zone of speakers between this
area and adjacent Spa areas to minimize interference and distraction.
Larger Aerobic Studios are provided with voice reinforcement over the
built-in music system speakers as well. Provide a wireless, head-worn
sweat-resistant microphone and remote music system control for the
aerobic instructor’s use. Provide local music input from a variety of source
device options.
In the Weights area, and at the designated front of the cardio/aerobic
machine area, provide several large flat-panel televisions for guest
viewing.
The controls for the Cardio/Aerobics and Weight areas will include both
local guest-accessible touch screen panels and be controlled from the
central Spa control system.
8.4 Yoga Studio
The interior design of the Yoga Studio shall ensure that the space has
enhanced acoustics with sufficient acoustical absorption to reduce
reverberation and sound propagation; this is to provide a quiet, intimate,
and reduced stress guest Yoga experience.
The Yoga Studio is provided with sound system that includes ambient
background music as well as providing voice reinforcement over the built-
in music system speakers. Provide a wireless, head-worn sweat-resistant
microphone and remote music system control for the aerobic instructor’s
use. Provide local music input from a variety of source device options.
The controls for the Yoga Studio will include both local guest-accessible
touch screen panels and be controlled from the central Spa control system.
8.5 Relaxation Areas
Provide a sound system to deliver low-level ambient background music
throughout the lounging areas. Provide a separate zone of volume control
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for each distinct area to permit making some more quiet than others. Only
one music source can be selected for all Relaxation Areas.
The interior design of the Relaxation Areas shall ensure that the space has
enhanced acoustics with sufficient acoustical absorption to reduce
reverberation and sound propagation; this is to provide a quiet, intimate,
and reduced stress guest experience.
The music controls for the Relaxation Areas will include both local guest-
accessible touch screen panels and be controlled from the central Spa
control system.
The Men’s’ Relaxation Area will include a wall-mounted flat-panel
television equipped with wireless headphones for private viewing. There
may also be smaller personal televisions in this space, also equipped with
headphones.
8.6 Juice Bar/Café
Provide ambient background music throughout the guest areas of the Juice
Bar. The music source selection is the same as the adjacent corridors and
hallways, and local volume controls are located behind the serving station
for staff access only. This system shall also be controlled from the central
Spa control system.
8.7 Spa Retail
Provide ambient background music throughout the guest areas of the
Retail Shops. The music source selection is the same as the adjacent
corridors and hallways, and the volume control and a local music source
input is located behind the cashiers’ stations for staff access only. This
system shall also be controlled from the central Spa control system.
8.8 Salon (styling, make-up, manicure, pedicure)
Provide ambient background music throughout the guest areas of the
Salons. The music source selection is the same as the adjacent corridors
and hallways, and the local volume controls for these systems are located
behind the Cashier station for staff access only.
8.9 Lockers, Change Rooms
throughout the Lockers and Changing Rooms. The same music source is
played throughout all men’s and women’s’ Locker and Changing Room
areas. The music controls for these areas will be only from the central Spa
control system.
The Men’s Relaxation Area and men’s M treatment rooms each are
equipped with wall-hung large flat-panel televisions for personal viewing.
Provide headphone listening capabilities for these displays.
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8.10 Lounge / Relaxation Areas

throughout the Lounge / Relaxation Areas. Provide a separate zone of
volume control for each distinct area to permit making some quieter than
others. Only one music source can be selected for all of these areas.
The interior design of the Lounge / Relaxation Area shall ensure that the
space has enhanced acoustics and sufficient acoustical absorption to
reduce reverberation and sound propagation; this is to provide a quiet,
intimate, and reduced stress guest experience.
The Men’s Relaxation Area is equipped with wall-hung large flat-panel
televisions for personal viewing. Provide headphone listening capabilities
for these displays.
8.11 Outdoor Spa Pools, Wet Lounge, and Relaxation Areas
Provide ambient background music throughout the outdoor Spa Pool, Wet
Lounge, and Outdoor Relaxation Areas. Each distinct area is an
independent zone for control purposes. This sound system typically uses
landscaping, rock, and planter type speakers. Special structures such as
pergolas, cabanas, and gazebos require special sound system treatment.
are controlled centrally; local outdoor controls are not anticipated.
8.12 Treatment Rooms (Dry and Wet)
The Treatment Rooms each have independent stereo sound systems to
provide ambient background music from the central control system and
from a variety of local music program sources.
The interior design of the Dry Treatment Rooms shall provide enhanced
acoustics and ensure that the room design and surface treatments to reduce
sound propagation and acoustically isolate the treatment rooms from each
other and from adjacent public spaces. The intent is to provide a quiet,
intimate, and reduced stress guest experience.
Wet Treatment Rooms are not expected to have acoustically absorptive
treatment, but are also to be acoustically isolated from adjacent spaces.
The controls for each Treatment Room will include both local
staff/technician accessible touch screen panels and be controlled from the
central Spa control system. Provide local music input from a variety of
source device options.
The men’s treatment rooms each are equipped with wall-hung large flat-
panel televisions for personal viewing. Provide headphone listening
capabilities for these displays.
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8.13 Spa Heart-of-House

Spa Director’s Offices
Provide access to monitor all background and foreground music sources
throughout the Spa areas, as well as providing access to the Central Spa
Music Server to develop appropriate programming for the various
channels of music.
Staff Lounge
Provide background music in the Staff Lounge with access to any channel
of music through a local control panel.
FITNESS CENTERS
8.14 Arrival, Corridors, and Hallways
Provide ambient background music coverage throughout the entry,
corridors, hallways, and circulation areas connecting the various areas of
the Fitness Center.
The controls for the ambient background music are integrated within the
central Hotel background music control system and may be adjusted from
a local control panel in the supplies room.
8.15 Cardio, Weight, and Fitness Areas
The cardio aerobic exercise machines are typically equipped with private
televisions for guest use. Provide a Centralized Television signal to each
of the machine areas for this purpose. These may be located in floor boxes
under or adjacent to each machine. Refer to the Fitness Center
architectural and Interior Design sections for specific requirements.
The interior design should provide enhanced acoustics with sufficient
acoustically absorptive materials to reduce the levels of noise and provide
a more relaxing and quiet guest experience.
Provide background music throughout the Cardio and Weight guest areas.
Music selection for this area is independent from the rest of the Fitness
Center, and will include high-energy, high fidelity stereo foreground
music selections.
In the Weights area, and at the designated front of the cardio machine
area, provide several large flat-panel televisions for guest viewing.
The controls for the Cardio/Aerobics and Weight areas will include both
local guest-accessible touch screen panels and be controlled from the
central control system.
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8.16 Lockers, Change Room

throughout the Lockers and Changing Rooms. The same music source is
played throughout all men and women’s Locker and Changing Room
areas. The music controls for these areas will be only from the central
control system.
8.17 Outdoor Pool Areas
Provide ambient background music throughout the Outdoor Pool and
adjacent Outdoor Activity Areas. Each distinct area is an independent
zone for control purposes. This sound system typically uses landscaping,
rock, and planter type speakers. Special structures such as pergolas,
cabanas, and gazebos require special sound system treatment.
are controlled centrally; local outdoor controls are not anticipated.
9. SUPPORT AREAS
9.1 Staff Dining Room
Provide background music throughout the seating areas of the Staff Dining
Room. Music style options may include both background and foreground
music. The interior design of the Staff Dining Room shall ensure that the
room has sufficient acoustical absorption to reduce reverberation and
sound propagation; this is to enhance personal conversations.
Provide several wall-hung television displays; integrate this system so that
the sound from the televisions may selectively be played over the music
system speakers.
Controls for the audiovisual system elements are located behind the
serving line and in a convenient location to allow adjustment by staff
dining there. The controls include music selection, music volume,
television channel selection, and television sound volume.
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10. DESIGN BY AREA GUIDE

10.1 Public Circulation
Main Outdoor Logo and

Lobby/ Front Desk Corridors/
Entrance/ Elevator Elevator Public Circulation Sundry
TECHNOLOGY Porto
Lobby and Hallways/
Lobbies Cabs Washrooms and Activity Retail
Seating Concierge Circulation
Cochere Areas Spaces
INFRASTRUCTURE
HSIA, Wireless YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
HSIA, Wired YES YES YES

AUDIO SYSTEMS
YES, YES, YES,
Background Music YES YES YES YES YES YES
NOTE 4 NOTE 4 NOTE 5
Live Music Reinforcement YES,

(Small Groups) NOTE 6
DIGITAL SIGNAGE AND ELECTONIC WAY-FINDING
Public Area Displays (Way YES,
YES YES
finding) NOTE 10
Amenity Promotional
YES YES YES YES YES YES
Displays
CENTRAL CONTROLS
Centralized Controls YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Local Controls YES YES
Integration of Control
Systems with Lights, YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Curtains, HVAC, etc.
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This information set out in this document is confidential and constitutes proprietary information of Fairmont Raffles Hotels International. The recipient of this document shall ensure that its affiliates,
employees, agents and representatives keep such information in confidence at all times and shall not under any circumstances disclose to any party or in any way dispose or make use of such information.
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10.2 Food and Beverage Areas
Private Outdoor
Lobby Lounge Three Meal Specialty Specialty
TECHNOLOGY Bar Restaurant
Dining Dining
Restaurant
Chef Table
Restaurant/ Bar
Rooms Terrace
INFRASTRUCTURE
Central Television Signal YES YES YES
HSIA, Wireless YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
HSIA, Wired YES YES
Acoustical Quality Enhancements YES YES YES YES YES
AUDIO SYSTEMS
Background Music YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Foreground Music YES
Local Inputs YES
YES YES
Live Music Reinforcement (Small Groups) YES
NOTE 14 NOTE 14
VISUAL DISPLAY SYSTEMS
YES, YES
Wall-Hung Flat Panel Displays
NOTE 9 NOTE 14
Amenity Promo Display
YES
Concealed, Revealing Flat Panel Displays YES
NOTE 14
CENTRAL CONTROLS
Centralized Controls YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Local Controls (Note 8) YES YES YES YES YES YES
Integration of Control Systems with Lights,
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
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Gourmet Café with Pool Bar and Logo and

TECHNOLOGY Retail
Entertainment Bar
Grill Sundry / Retail
Staff Dining Room
INFRASTRUCTURE
Central Television Signal YES YES YES
HSIA, Wireless YES YES YES YES YES
HSIA, Wired YES
Acoustical Quality Enhancements YES YES
AUDIO SYSTEMS
Background Music YES YES YES YES YES
Foreground Music YES YES
Local Inputs YES
YES
Live Music Reinforcement (Small Groups)
NOTE 14
YES YES
Wall-Hung Flat Panel Displays YES
NOTE 14 NOTE 7
Amenity Promo Display YES
YES
Concealed, Revealing Flat Panel Displays
NOTE 14
CENTRAL CONTROLS
Centralized Controls YES YES YES YES
Local Controls (Note 8) YES YES YES YES
Integration of Control Systems with Lights,
YES YES YES YES
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10.3 Meeting and Banquet Area

Smaller Larger Pre- Meeting
Junior Board- Business Outdoor
TECHNOLOGY Ballrooms Meeting Meeting Function Planners
Ballrooms rooms Center Event Areas
Rooms Rooms Areas Offices
INFRASTRUCTURE
AVNet Tie Lines YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
YES, NOTE
Central Television Signal YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
7
HSIA, Wireless YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
HSIA, Wired YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Lightweight Banner Tracks YES YES YES YES
Passive Rigging Points YES YES
Retractable Lighting
YES YES
Support/Hang Points
Projector Ports YES YES YES
Acoustical Quality
YES YES YES YES YES YES
Enhancements
YES, YES,
Show Power YES
NOTE 11 NOTE 12
Snakes YES
Special Low-Noise HVAC YES
Floor Boxes YES YES YES YES
CENTRAL CONTROLS
Centralized Controls YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Local Controls YES YES YES YES YES YES
Integration of Control Systems
with Lights, Curtains, HVAC, YES YES YES YES YES YES
etc.
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Smaller Larger Pre- Meeting

Junior Board- Business Outdoor
TECHNOLOGY Ballrooms Meeting Meeting Function Planners
Ballrooms rooms Center Event Areas
Rooms Rooms Areas Offices
AUDIO SYSTEMS
Background Music YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Foreground Music YES YES YES YES YES
Voice Sound Systems YES YES YES YES YES YES
AV Input/output Connections YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Presentation Program Reinforcement YES YES YES
Live Music Reinforcement (Small

YES YES
Groups)
Audio Conferencing (Built-In) YES YES YES
Projector Screens (Built-In) YES YES YES YES
Concealed, Revealing Flat Panel Displays YES
DIGITAL SIGNAGE/ELECTONIC WAY-FINDING

Public Area Displays YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES,
(Way finding) NOTE 1 NOTE 1 NOTE 1 NOTE 1 NOTE 1 NOTE 1 NOTE 1
Amenity Promotional Displays (Note 1)
YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES, YES,
Door Side Displays
NOTE 1 NOTE 1 NOTE 1 NOTE 1 NOTE 1 NOTE 1 NOTE 1
WEB CONFERENCING AND VIDEO TELECONFERENCING
Built-In Executive Quality YES
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10.4 Spa and Fitness Areas

Cardio Treatment Outdoor
Arrival Corridors Juice Lounge / Spa
and Yoga Locker Rooms Retail Spa Pools Staff
TECHNOLOGY Reception and
Weight Studio
Salon Bar/
Rooms (Wet &
Relaxation
Shop Wet
Director's
Rooms
Foyer Hallways Café Area Office
Area Dry) Lounge
INFRASTRUCTURE
Central Television
YES YES
Signal
HSIA, Wireless YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Acoustical Quality
YES YES YES YES
Enhancement
Floor Boxes YES
AUDIO SYSTEMS
Background Music YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Foreground Music YES YES
Local Music Source
YES YES YES
Input
AV Input/Output
Connections
YES, YES,
Voice Reinforcement
NOTE 3 NOTE 3
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Cardio Treatment Outdoor

Arrival Corridors Lounge / Spa
and Yoga Juice Locker Rooms Retail Spa Pools Staff
TECHNOLOGY Reception and
Weight Studio
Salon
Bar/Café Rooms (Wet &
Relaxation
Shop Wet
Director's
Rooms
Foyer Hallways Area Office
Area Dry) Lounge
VISUAL SYSTEMS
YES,
Wall-Hung Flat Panel
YES NOTE
Displays
13
Personal Television YES,
Displays NOTE 2
CONTROL SYSTEMS
Centralized Controls YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Local Controls YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
Integration of Control
Systems with Lights, YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
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NOTES:
1. Wiring for way finding and meeting information display systems is standard; displays are optional
2. In Fitness/Spa Areas will be equipped with personal televisions
3. Larger Aerobic Rooms are equipped with voice reinforcement and separate music source systems.
4. Not on Guest Room floors.
5. Only in high rise hotels.
6. Varies according to programming.
7. Provide weatherproof connection for portable television.
8. Provide individual volume adjustment for each seating area.
9. Pre-wire for potential upgrades.
10. LCD's in Elevator Cabs (required for Convention Class Hotels) and requires cabling to be included in elevator traveler.
11. Include 400 Amp power panel (s).
12. Include 200 Amp power panel (s)
13. Included in Men's Lounge and Locker Rooms and provide headphone hook-ups in Men's MVP Treatment Room with LCD TV's.
14. As required by concept report.
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P. AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS .......................................................................................... 3

8. Spa and Fitness Centers ........................................................................................................... 27

P. AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS

systems (HVAC), sound from service corridors, sound from outside

concealment may be millwork panels in the wainscoting or architrave, or

Door Side Way-Finding Displays: refers to the use of a smaller flat-

3. FOOD & BEVERAGE VENUES

cabling to the display in the center of the room to accommodate communal

Restaurant areas to minimize the possibility of guests hearing two

corridor; design the sound system to have a buffer zone of speakers

Provide weatherproof jacks for television signals to accommodate portable

Provide Banner Tracks around the periphery of the Pre-Function/Foyer

to provide signal interconnectivity between any pair or combination of

not appropriately positioned, provide Projector Ports to support the

These will be used both as sources of signals, as well as to provide signal

Provide Projector Ports to support projectors serving each of the built-in

Provide Enhanced Acoustics with sufficient acoustically absorptive

control, and windowing function for preview, document, and far-site

6.4 AV Systems Requirements, Sound Systems

Provide commercial-duty, constant-voltage amplification to accommodate

8.3 Cardio and Weight Areas

8.10 Lounge / Relaxation Areas

8.13 Spa Heart-of-House

8.16 Lockers, Change Room

10. DESIGN BY AREA GUIDE

Main Outdoor Logo and

HSIA, Wired YES YES YES

Live Music Reinforcement YES,

REVISED OCTOBER 2010 AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS SECTION P - PAGE 33 OF 40

10.2 Food and Beverage Areas

REVISED OCTOBER 2010 AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS SECTION P - PAGE 34 OF 40

Gourmet Café with Pool Bar and Logo and

REVISED OCTOBER 2010 AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS SECTION P - PAGE 35 OF 40

10.3 Meeting and Banquet Area

REVISED OCTOBER 2010 AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS SECTION P - PAGE 36 OF 40

Smaller Larger Pre- Meeting

Presentation Program Reinforcement YES YES YES

Live Music Reinforcement (Small

Concealed, Revealing Flat Panel Displays YES

DIGITAL SIGNAGE/ELECTONIC WAY-FINDING

REVISED OCTOBER 2010 AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS SECTION P - PAGE 37 OF 40

10.4 Spa and Fitness Areas

REVISED OCTOBER 2010 AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS SECTION P - PAGE 38 OF 40

Cardio Treatment Outdoor

REVISED OCTOBER 2010 AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS SECTION P - PAGE 39 OF 40

REVISED OCTOBER 2010 AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS SECTION P - PAGE 40 OF 40

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