ACCOR Standrads 2020 - English

Technical
Standards
2020
ECONOMY HOTELS
Version 1
This technical specification is the intellectual property of
Accor. It is non-exhaustive and does not substitute for the
rules of the art and the know-how of the professionals.
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1P PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE .................................................................................... 8
1P.1 General Requirements ......................................................................................... 8
1P.2 Water Supply Quality........................................................................................... 9
1P.3 Water supply .................................................................................................... 11
1P.4 Non-domestic water supply ................................................................................ 11
1P.5 Monitoring Water Consumption ........................................................................... 12
1P.6 Water Distribution Network ................................................................................ 12
1P.6.1 Distribution Network Design ............................................................................... 12
1P.6.2 Minimizing Contamination Risk ........................................................................... 13
1P.6.3 System Supply Pressure ....................................................................................... 14
1P.6.4 System Design Flow Rates ................................................................................. 14
1P.6.5 Pipework Materials ............................................................................................ 15
1P.7 Water Conditioning/Softening ............................................................................. 15
1P.8 Domestic Hot Water Supply ................................................................................ 16
1P.9 Domestic Hot Water Plant .................................................................................. 17
1P.9.1 Water Heaters ..................................................................................................... 17
1P.9.2 Circulating Pumps ............................................................................................. 18
1P.10 System Balancing and Commissioning ................................................................ 19
1P.11 Above Ground Foul, Grey and Surface Water Drainage.......................................... 19
1P.11.1 General Requirements ....................................................................................... 19
1P.11.2 System Arrangements ....................................................................................... 20
1P.11.3 Sanitary fixtures .............................................................................................. 21
1P.11.4 Foul and Surface Water discharge flow rates ....................................................... 22
1P.11.5 Above Ground Drainage Materials ...................................................................... 22
1P.11.6 Drainage Gullies in Bathrooms ........................................................................... 23
1P.12 Acceptance Testing.......................................................................................... 23
1P.12.1 Requirements .................................................................................................. 23
1P.13 Acoustic levels ................................................................................................ 24
1P.14 Hygiene design criteria of equipment ................................................................. 24
2M Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning ......................................................................26

2M.1 General Requirements ...................................................................................... 26
2M.2 Building Cooling/Heating Load Calculations .......................................................... 27
2M.3 Air Side Systems .............................................................................................. 30
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2M.3.1 Design Considerations: .......................................................................................... 30
2M.3.2. Public & Back-of-House AHUs: ............................................................................... 31
2M.3.3. Public Spaces: ..................................................................................................... 32
2M.3.4. Guestroom & Guestroom Corridor Air Systems: ....................................................... 32
2M.3.5. Exhaust Air Systems: ........................................................................................... 33
2M.3.6 Commercial Cooking Air Systems: ........................................................................... 33
2M.3.7. Commercial Food and Beverage Production: ............................................................ 34
2M.3.8 Provide ductwork compliant with the following criteria: .............................................. 35
2M.3.9 Designated smoking areas and smoking rooms ......................................................... 36
2M.4 Heating and Cooling systems ............................................................................. 38
2M.4.1. Guest Room Heating and Cooling System requirements: ........................................... 38
2M.4.2. Public Areas Heating and Cooling System requirements: ........................................... 40
2M.5 Building Automation System (BAS) ..................................................................... 41
2M.5.1.System requirements: ........................................................................................... 41
2M.5.2. Monitoring and control: ......................................................................................... 42
2M.6 Acceptance Testing........................................................................................... 44
2M.6.1. Requirements ...................................................................................................... 44
2M.7 Acoustics ........................................................................................................ 44
2M.8 Regulation ...................................................................................................... 44
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ELECTRICITY & LIGHTING ......................................................................................... 45
3E Electricity & Lighting ............................................................................................46

3E.1 General Requirements & Design Principles ............................................................ 46
3E.2 Incoming Power Services and Metering ................................................................ 47
3E.2.1 System description ................................................................................................ 47
3E.2.2 Transformer .......................................................................................................... 47
3E.3 Electrical Incoming Supplies ............................................................................... 48
3E.3.1 Performance objectives .......................................................................................... 48
3E.3.2 Design Parameters ................................................................................................. 49
3E.4 LV Distribution Systems ..................................................................................... 49
3E.4.1 General ................................................................................................................ 49
3E.4.2 Main Switchboard .................................................................................................. 49
3E.4.3 Sub-Distribution Panel Boards ................................................................................. 49
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3E.4.4 Receptacle and Lighting Branch-Circuit Panelboards ................................................... 50
3E.4.5 Distribution Boards ................................................................................................ 50
3E.5 Guestroom LV Distribution ................................................................................. 51
3E.5.1 Guestroom Consumer Unit ...................................................................................... 51
3E.5.2 Guestroom Electrical Accessories (optional for economy hotels) ................................... 51
3E.5.3 Guestroom Control................................................................................................. 52
3E.6 Accessories / Outlets ......................................................................................... 53
3E.7 Electric Vehicle Charging .................................................................................... 54
3E.8 Secondary and Generator Life Safety Emergency Supplies ...................................... 55
3E.8.1 Performance objectives .......................................................................................... 55
3E.9 Life safety distribution board .............................................................................. 59
3E.10 Uninterruptible power switch (ups) .................................................................... 60
3E.11 Lighting ......................................................................................................... 60
3e.12 Lighting Controls & Switching ............................................................................ 63
3E.13 Distribution Cabling and Busbars ....................................................................... 65
3E.14 Earthing and bonding ...................................................................................... 66
3E.15 Lightning protection ........................................................................................ 66
3E.16 Acoustics ....................................................................................................... 66
4A Acoustic Comfort .................................................................................................68

4A.1 Bedrooms and Associated Areas (Including Corridors) ............................................ 68
4A.2 Public Areas ..................................................................................................... 68
4A.3 Hotel Staff Areas .............................................................................................. 68
5L Lifts for economic or budget hotels ........................................................................77

5L.1 General ........................................................................................................... 77
5L.2 General Design Principles ................................................................................... 77
5L.3 Functional Criteria ............................................................................................. 82
5L.4 Technical Requirements ..................................................................................... 89
5L.5 Drive............................................................................................................... 91
5L.6 Electrical Implementation ................................................................................... 92
5L.7 Handover......................................................................................................... 93
5L.8 Use of Lift During Construction Work ................................................................... 94
5L.9 Maintenance Contract ........................................................................................ 95
5L.10 Programming .................................................................................................. 97
6B Building Structure and Envelope – Shell And Core ................................................. 103

6B.1 General Requirements ...................................................................................... 103
6B.1.1 Foundations ........................................................................................................ 104
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6B.1.2 Vibration risks ..................................................................................................... 104
6B.1.3 Seismic construction rules .................................................................................... 104
6B.1.4 Sustainable development ...................................................................................... 104
6B.1.5 Natural lighting ................................................................................................... 104
6B.2 Risk Prevention ............................................................................................... 105
6B.2.1 Winds and cyclones.............................................................................................. 105
6B.2.2 Safety of window walls ......................................................................................... 105
6B.2.3 Safety of balustrades (Facades, terraces or flat roofs) .............................................. 105
6B.2.4 Protection against glass breaking – Safety glass ...................................................... 106
6B.2.5 Protection against vandalism and intrusion ............................................................. 106
6B.3 Thermal Insulation (New Buildings) .................................................................... 106
6B.3.1 Criteria depending on climate zone ........................................................................ 106
6B.3.2 Thermal inertia of facades .................................................................................... 108
6B.4 Facades ......................................................................................................... 108
6B.4.1 General requirements and durability ...................................................................... 108
6B.4.2 Air permeability, water tightness, wind resistance criteria ......................................... 109
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PLUMBING AND DRAINAGE
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1P Plumbing and Drainage
1P.1 General Requirements
Design Criteria:
1. Minimum Requirements: This document establishes minimum Accor requirements

and is not intended to provide complete design solutions to project specific
situations.
2. Deviations: Submit proposed deviations for systems, equipment or manufacturers in
writing to Accor Design and Technical Services Department for approval.
3. Documentation: Clearly identify on the design drawings systems and equipment
required by this document and provided by the contractor.
Codes & Standards:
1. Governing Regulations: If local governing regulations conflict with Accor Design

Standards contact Accor Design and Technical Services for resolution.
2. Sanitation: Comply with sanitation standards to safeguard the water supply,
drainage and food service equipment.
System Design:
Design systems in accordance with EN Standards / CIBSE / ASHRAE /ASPE and / or local
code and regulatory requirements.
Where Accor requirements exceed local code compliance, Accor requirements must be met.
Sustainability and Energy Efficiency in Action
In the wake of the 21st climate change conference, and strengthened by the lessons drawn
from our Planet 21 initiative, we formulated our vision for 2020 with an enhanced Planet 21
– 2016 | 2020.
Zero carbon, zero waste, as well as increasingly controlled water consumption is the target
Accor has set for its buildings. This is just the beginning. We will not stop there.
Breaking new ground and driving change to positive hospitality through a new 5-year plan.
We are leading innovation and accountability generating wealth, sustainably and limiting our
negative impacts.
Planet 21, enriching the AccorHotels brand
Energy Efficiency:
Accor adheres to all regulatory requirements and where feasible best practice
recommendations with regards to energy efficiency.
Where regulatory requirements and best practice guidance is not available, as a minimum,
design plumbing systems in compliance with CIBSE Energy Efficiency in Buildings.
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Renewable Energy:
As part of the design process, investigate the use of alternate or renewable energy options,
including solar for hot water and swimming pool heat.
Renewable energy systems and generation should be incorporated where the benefit the
hotel operations and running costs.
Water Efficiency:
recommendations with regards to water efficiency.
design plumbing systems in compliance with CIBSE Water Efficiency recommendations.
1P.2 Water Supply Quality

Domestic water supplies to all washbasin taps, shower taps etc. must be free from E.coli,
legionella and pseudomonas. Water must be fully drinkable and meet the mineral content
limits of the EU Drinking Water Directive and World Health Organization (WHO) standards for
water quality. An overview of critical elements is provided indicated in Table 1 below.
For this purpose, a specific water treatment unit may be necessary.
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Parameter WHO Drinking Water
Directives (EU)
Acrylamide 0.0005 0.0001
Aluminum 0.2
Ammonium 0.5
Antimony 0.02 0.005
Arsenic 0.01 0.01
Benzene 0.01 0.001
Benzo(A)Pyrene 0.0007 0.00001
Boron 0.5 1
Bromate 0.01 0.01
Cadmium 0.003 0.005
Chloride 250
Chromium 0.05 0.05
Copper 2 2
Cyanide 0.07 0.05
1,2-Dichloroethane 0.03 0.003
Epichlorohydrin 0.0004 0.0001
Fluoride 1.5 1.5
Hydrogen Ion Concentration >=6.5 And <=9.5
Iron 0.2
Lead 0.01 0.01
Manganese 0.4 0.05
Mercury 0.006 0.001
Nickel 0.07 0.02
Nitrate 50 50
Nitrite 3 0.5
Odour / Colour / Taste / Turbidity Inoffensive
Pesticides 0.0001
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons 0.0001
Selenium 0.01 0.01
Sodium 200
Sulphate 250
Tetrachloroethylene 0.04 0.01
Trichloroethylene 0.02 0.01
Trihalomethanes-Total 0.1
Tritium 10000 Bq/L 100 Bq/L
Vinyl Chloride 0.0003 0.0005
Table 1
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DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Where results of water sample tests indicate higher contaminant levels, incorporate
appropriate water treatment into the supply system.
1P.3 Water supply

The technical design of the water supply must incorporate the following performance criteria:
• Water must be available at all times (24/7 365 days per year).
• In locations where the mains water supply is unreliability or has unacceptable low
pressure, water storage tanks with booster pumps must be provided.
• In locations where direct mains fed systems are achievable, a system to disconnect
the water supply from the public mains supply must be installed.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Where water supplies are proven to be either unreliable or insufficient to supply the
required flow rate and pressure, water supplies are to be provided via cold water
storage tank and booster pump.
Where cold water storage tanks are provided, they must be in accordance with the
following criteria:
1. Minimum two (2) independent cells each with a lockable cover.
2. Inlets and outlets are to be located at opposite ends of the tanks.
3. Incorporate temperature probe to monitor stored water temperature and report to
the BMS.
4. Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) insulated tank sections suitable for drinkable water
supply.
5. Provide a minimum of 380 liters storage per guestroom per day plus catering
demand.
a. Provide additional storage capacity for catering demand.
6. Include audible high and low level alarms interfaced and monitored by the BMS for
local and remote warning.
7. All vents, overflows and warning pipes must be screened to protect against insect
or vermin entry.
Where booster pumps are provided, pumps must be variable speed drive. To ensure
continued operation in the event of pump failure, these must be provided with a
minimum of three-pumps on a duty-assist-standby arrangement with auto
changeover.
Each pump must be capable of suppling 65% of the hotels full demand.
1P.4 Non-domestic water supply

Where water treatment systems are to limit size of plant, provide a dedicated non-domestic
water system to be used where drinkable water is not required as described below:
• WC flushing.
• Irrigation.
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• Firefighting water tanks.
• Decorative landscaping features, such as ponds (dependent on risk assessment).
• Car park water taps
• Wash-down water taps in bin stores and hard landscaped areas.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Non-domestic water must be clear and odorless, meaning a specific water filtration
and treatment may be necessary in depending on initial water quality.
1P.5 Monitoring Water Consumption

Water consumption within the hotel must be monitored and reported to ensure the hotel
meets the overall reduction targets set out within Accor Planet 21 initiative. To enable
management and monitoring of water consumption, sub meters must be provided to all
major water uses.
Sub-metering enables monitoring of major users, it also provides notification of problems

within the network and connected equipment that can lead to water wastage including
pipework fracture, plant failure and open taps etc.
As a minimum water sub-meters must be provided to the following:

• Cooling Towers
• Kitchens
• Laundries Water reclamation system back-up supply
• Rainwater harvesting system back-up supply
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Where sub-meters are provided, these should be multi-jet type meter with physical
display and pulsed output to allow monitoring by the buildings BMS.
To prevent water wastage through equipment faults, the BMS is to be configured to
allow isolation of water supply to non-critical plant items and hotel areas.
These areas must be agreed with Accor Design and Technical Services.
1P.6 Water Distribution Network

1P.6.1 Distribution Network Design
The distribution network should be designed to deliver wholesome water quickly and
efficiently to the flows rates and pressure outlined above.
The system should be designed to avoid excessive noise and risk of pitting corrosion due to
excessive pressure.
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DESIGN COMPLIANCE
The system should be designed to ensure velocities are between 1.5m/s minimum and
2.5m/s maximum.
Where flow rates are used in system design and network sizing, to ensure adequate
flow and delivery, refer to German Standard DIN 4708 and Danish Standard DVG 439
or regional equivalent to ascertain appropriate diversity values.
Distribution networks should be designed in accordance with the relevant CIBSE /
ASHRAE design standards and local code requirements.
1P.6.2 Minimizing Contamination Risk
The water distribution network must be designed to deliver wholesome drinkable water to
every fixture throughout the hotel. The network must be designed to prevent risk of
contamination/stagnation/bacterial growth and water damage.
The system must be designed to a simple logical layout and rational and consider the
following:
• Prevent risk of proliferation of legionella bacteria and minimize risk.

• Prevent cross-contamination of drinkable and non-drinkable systems.
• Prevent risk of contamination through backflow/back-siphonage at terminal fittings.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Design system to minimize temperature gains within the system. Where practicable
distribute and deliver water at the following temperatures:
• Cold Water <16 degree C

• Hot Water >53 degree C
For warmer countries where the incoming water supply temperature regularly exceeds
16 degree C, incorporate additional measure for the prevention and control of
legionella bacteria growth.
There are a number of acceptable water treatment methods including the provision of
either UV treatment systems or chlorine dioxide dosing within the cold-water storage
tank.
Treatment methods should be determined based on risk assessment and selected from
one of the following methods listed in order of preference:
1. Low Pressure UV Filtration
2. Medium Pressure UV Filtration
3. UV Titanium Advanced Oxidation Process
4. Automatic Chlorine Dioxide Dosing
The following temperature criteria must be adhered to:
• Permissible temperature rise within cold-water network – 2 degree C.
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• Minimum stored hot water temperature – 60 degree C.
• Drinking water delivery – 18 degree C.
Include backflow prevention at various levels. All hand-showers and all water points
capable of connection to a flexible must be equipped with anti-backflow devices.
Allow isolation of the system into different independent sections with cut-off devices so
that an incident in one part of the installation can be attended to without cutting off
the entire installation. Each guest room is to be provided with its own dedicated
isolation valves to allow single rooms to be taken offline without impact on the remain
rooms operation.
In prime areas subject to the successful operation of the hotel including kitchens,
guest toilets, bars and restaurants individual appliance isolation valves are to be
provided to allow single fittings to be taken offline with other fittings are the area
remaining operational.
Avoid pipes passing over electrical distribution boards or through electrical switch
rooms.
On completion of testing and commissioning, the entire system must be chlorinated
and flushed prior to handover. Within the hand-over documentation, provide
certification of chlorination and final water analysis to demonstrate clean and
contaminant free system.
* In locations where stored water temperature is higher than 18 degree C, provide
drinking water coolers incorporating UV filtration at point of use.
1P.6.3 System Supply Pressure
The water distribution network is to be designed to maintain safe distribution and supply
pressures within the building.
Pressure differential between hot and cold water systems are to be negated to minimize
temperature fluctuation.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Ensure domestic hot and cold water is delivered to each point of use at a stable
pressure. Network design to be as follows:
• Stable pressure at terminal fittings of 1.5 bar.
• Differential hot and cold water pressure minimized to avoid temperature
fluctuation.
• Multiple pressure zones
- Zone 1 = 2.5 bar to 4.5 bar
- Zone 2 = 4.5 bar to 7.5 bar
- Zone 3 = 7.5 bar to 10 bar
• Pressure reducing valves protecting terminal fittings
1P.6.4 System Design Flow Rates

Water conservation and guest experience require careful design consideration to ensure
relative balance between the two.
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The system is to be designed to ensure flow rates are appropriate for a midscale hotel
experience, while not being excessive to reduce water wastage.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
The domestic water systems Hot water and cold water flow rates must align with Accor
Planet 21 initiative and must not exceed the following:
Fixture /Appliance Flow Rate (l/s) Flow Rate (L/min)
Overhead Shower 0.20 12

Hand Shower 0.133 8
Wash Basin 0.066 4
Bath (220 liters capacity) 0.33 20
WC Cistern (6/4l dual flush maximum) 0.12 7
WC Flush Valve (6/4l dual flush Maximum) As manufacturers As manufacturers
requirements requirements
Ablution Hose 0.066 4
Sanitary fittings and brassware must be selected and specified must be appropriate for
the required flow rates and incorporate internal flow control measures. Provide
dedicated isolation / servicing valves directly before each individual fitting.
* * Flow limiting devices installed prior to the fitting are not permitted.
1P.6.5 Pipework Materials

All pipework materials and fittings must be of correct grade and quality for use within
drinkable domestic water distribution systems to maintain water quality throughout the
distribution network.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Approved materials for use within the domestic hot and cold water network are:
• Copper tube to BS EN 1057 – R250/R290 with lead-free solder or pressed copper

fittings.
• PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) with pressed fittings.
• Stainless steel piping with pressed fittings and pressure ratings equivalent to BS EN
1057 – R250/R290 copper.
• High Density Polyethylene (HPPE) pipe with fusion welded fittings.
Network design must include appropriate thermal expansion measures to limit risk of
damage.
* Accor approval must be sought where alternate materials are proposed.
1P.7 Water Conditioning/Softening

Reducing the risk of scale formation within the hot and cold water systems provides a
number of benefits to the hotel. Control of scale can:
• Extend the lifespan of plant and equipment.

• Reduce scale formation on glass screens.
• Reduce use of cleaning chemicals.
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• Reduce system maintenance.
Dependent on results of water analysis, in the first instance water conditioning should be
considered to reduce scale formation to minimize wastage of water through backwash cycles.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
To determine the requirement for water conditioning, water hardness should be
included in the initial water sample referenced under item 7.2.2. Consideration of
water conditioning is to be in accordance with the following:
• Kitchen & Laundry: Condition hot water if water analysis indicates more than 85
ppm.
• Hot Water: Condition hot water when hardness exceeds 117 ppm.
Where the water sample confirms excessive hardness (300 ppm or above), water
softening or alternate verified methods of scale control are to be considered.
1P.8 Domestic Hot Water Supply

The technical design of the water supply must incorporate the following performance criteria:
• Domestic hot water must be available at all times (24/7 365 days per year).
• Designed to prevent any risks of legionella and/or microbe development.
• Designed as a circulated return system. * Trace heating is not permitted
• Circulate continuously at sufficient speed and balanced across all risers.
• Limit dead ends to less than 3 liters of uncirculated water
• Distribution pipes must be fully insulated.
• Limit heat transfer to cold water pipework. (i.e. in horizontal runs located hot water
above cold).
Hot water circulation systems must designed to ensure hot water is delivered at the outlet
within 10-seconds of the outlet being opened.
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DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Generally the domestic hot water systems must be designed in accordance with EN
Standards for potable water supplies within buildings. To ensure adequate control for
the prevention of legionella the following system temperatures must be achieved:
Hot water is to achieve delivery at the required temperature within 10-seconds of tap
opening.
Area Temperature
Production and storage 65°C
Circulated return to water heater 55°C
General distribution 55°C
Kitchen distribution 60°C
Thermostatically blended outlets 45°C
To allow for periodic thermal shock treatment as part of the legionella management
the hot water system must be capable of raising and circulating temporarily at 70°C.
* All guest showers, wash hand basins and baths intended for guest use are
to be provided with thermostatic mixing valves. Valves should be rated to
shut-off hot water in the event of cold-water failure to prevent risk of
scalding.
1P.9 Domestic Hot Water Plant

1P.9.1 Water Heaters
To ensure availability of domestic hot water at all times hot water generating plant must be
designed and specified to allow for maintenance in case of unit failure.
A minimum of two units must be provided each capable of supplying 65% of the full peak
load.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
There are a number of domestic hot water generation methods suitable for the hotel;
these include instantaneous water heaters, plate heat exchangers, gas-fired water
heaters and storage calorifiers.
The most appropriate method for sizing hot water demand and plant should be
selected, for each recommended method the following criteria should be met:
Instantaneous water heaters
• Sizing Method: Instantaneous water heaters are sized to comply with Manufacturer’s
Guaranteed Sizing Method.
Plate heat exchangers
• Sizing method:
- For select service hotels generally recover 15 liters per guestroom per hour at
55°C rise plus required liters per hour recovery based on actual kitchen
equipment selections.
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Gas fired water heaters
• Sizing Method:
- For select service, full service and resort hotels gas fired water heaters are sized
to comply with Manufacturer’s Guaranteed Sizing Method.
Storage calorifiers,
• Sizing Method:
- For select service hotels generally provide 38 liters per guestroom, catering
allowance to be based on actual kitchen equipment selections. Primary heating
circuit load to achieve calculated recovery period.
Dependent on final selection of hot water generation, additional design guidance
provided by CIBSE / ASHRAE must be followed.
Thermal efficiency of hot water generation plant to be a minimum of 96%.
* Hot water plant is to carry an appropriate Energy Performance Certificate in
accordance with EU Directives.
** Outline sizing must be confirmed by detailed design calculations.
1P.9.2 Circulating Pumps
Duplex wet rotor circulator pumps with integral VFD, premium efficiency motors and pre-
programmed system controls that allow for alternation on alarm and time, and automatically
adjusts to maintain desired hot water return temperature.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
In regions where regulations prohibit the use of duplex circulating pumps within
domestic hot water systems, a spare circulating pump must be maintained on site at
all times to facilitate speedy replacement.
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1P.10 System Balancing and Commissioning
On completion of the works, the entire domestic hot and cold water systems must be fully
commissioned, balanced, disinfected and set-to operation under the dictates of the criteria
outlined above. Hot water generation and circulation must be fully operational under BMS
control.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
As part of the commissioning and setting to work prior to handover the following
activities and certification must be provided.
• Chlorination and laboratory water sampling certification

• Commissioning record sheets detailing flow rates achieved and balancing valve
settings
• Recorded hot water delivery times at various outlets
• Recorded hot and cold water temperatures at outlets
• Domestic water risk assessment detailing sentinel points and high risk fittings. The
risk assessment will also include recommendations and requirements for managing
legionella within the system.
As part of the handover procedure, the above must be demonstrated and witnessed by
the Accor opening representative.
1P.11 Above Ground Foul, Grey and Surface Water Drainage

1P.11.1General Requirements
The hotel is to be provided with a complete above ground foul water drainage system
discharging via a below ground drainage network to a public sewerage system. The above
ground foul water drainage system is to be vented to atmosphere to provide adequate
ventilation within the system to prevent loss of trap seal.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Dependent of region the above ground drainage network is to be designed and

installed in accordance with local code requirements and the following:
• BS EN 12056-2000 – Gravity Drainage Systems Inside Buildings

• ICC International Plumbing Code 2018
• ASPE Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook Volumes 1 – 4
• CIBSE Guide G
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1P.11.2System Arrangements
The above ground foul and grey water drainage systems must account for the following:
• Water conservation: consider greywater recycling to reduce potable water demand and
limit volume of water discharged from the hotel.
• Prevent pollution: water from car parks (internal and external) must be decanted and
separated through an oil separator.
• FOG Control: grease separator must be installed on kitchen drains.
• Lint filters must be included on the laundry equipment discharge connections.
• Appropriate ventilation: the concept for ventilation of the drainage systems must
eliminate all risks of bad smells in the hotel
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Foul and waste (grey) drainage design must comply with the following criteria:
• WC connections should be rigid connectors, flexible connectors are not permitted.
• Provide a minimum gradient of 2% in horizontal runs.

• Provide rodding points at end of main run, changes of direction and every 25m in
long runs.
• Conceal pipework in public areas and in food preparation areas, provide
appropriate access hatches for maintenance.
• Drainage is not permitted to pass over electrical distribution boards or through

electrical switch rooms.
• Gravity system to be provided from upper levels and guest rooms, sewage lifting
plant is only permitted for basement levels below the public sewer.
• Primary ventilation must be provided terminating at roof level to ensure adequate
ventilation of the below ground drainage systems.
• No pipework permitted in the bedrooms (not even encased).

• Where external landscaping and gardens are provided, grey water should be
recovered, treated and stored for irrigation. Other usage for a non-potable water
network should be considered.
• Access and cleaning hatches to be provided in the vertical stack at every floor level
and all changes of direction in suspended horizontal runs.
Surface water drainage design must comply with the following criteria:
• Where landscaping and gardens are provided, rainwater should be harvested,
filtered and stored for irrigation. Other uses for a non-potable water network should be
considered.
• Rainwater downpipes should be run external to the building envelope; unless

severe local weather conditions (heavy or long frost in winter, for example) or
architectural constraints dictate otherwise.
• Provide a minimum gradient of 2% in horizontal runs.

• Provide rodding points at end of main run, changes of direction and every 35m in
long runs.
• Conceal pipework in public areas and in food preparation areas, provide

appropriate access hatches for maintenance.
• No pipework permitted in the bedrooms (not even encased).
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• Drainage is not permitted to pass over electrical distribution boards or through
electrical switch rooms.
• Pipes must be insulated to prevent condensation risks (over suspended ceilings).

• Water must be evacuated by gravity.
• Rainwater pipe minimum diameter: 100 mm.
• Access and cleaning hatches to be provided in the vertical stack at every floor
level and all changes of direction in suspended horizontal runs.
Where drainage discharge cannot be achieved by gravity connection to the local public
sewer, sump pumps or sewage ejectors are to be provided. In this instance, the
system should be split where possible to ensure as much gravity discharge as possible
i.e. from the upper levels.
Sump pumps and sewage ejectors are to be provided in duplicate in a duty-
standby/assist arrangement with auto changeover. Each pump or ejector is to be
capable of handling 100% of the systems discharge requirements.
* To ensure continued operation in the event of power failure, sump pumps and
sewage ejectors must be provided with full generator back-up.
** Drainage passing through electrical switch rooms is not permitted. Where the
layout of the hotel does not permit this to be avoided, drainage must be installed as a
‘joint-free’ pipe-in-pipe arrangement crossing directly through the switch room or with
drip trays that discharge externally of the room to avoid water entering electrical
equipment.
*** Where joint-free pipework cannot be achieved distribution panels must be housed
within a waterproof enclosure or alternatively must be waterproof rated to IP65.
1P.11.3 Sanitary fixtures
Sanitary fixtures and taps must be of high quality and appropriate to the style of interior
design and architecture.
For the purposes of planning, the following should be considered.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
For the purposes of planning, the following provisions should be considered:
Guestrooms:
• Toilets
Must dual flush cistern or valve – 6 liters per full flush and 3 liters per half flush
(6/3).
• Taps of washbasin
Must be a mixer tap with temperature limiter integrated.
• Taps of shower
Must be a mixer tap with temperature limiter integrated.
Public restrooms:
• Washbasin and urinal taps
Washbasin taps must be a mixer tap with temperature limiter integrated with
automatic electronic control.
• Urinals
Flush must automatic electronic control limited to 1-litre maximum flush per urinal.
• Toilets
Must be dual flush – 6 liters per full flush and 3 liters per half flush (6/3).
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1P.11.4 Foul and Surface Water discharge flow rates
The discharge flow rates from sanitary appliances and surface water drainage are to be
calculated in accordance with local regulatory and design requirements for the region the
hotel is located.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Dependent of region the discharge flow rates should be calculated in accordance with
local code requirements and the following:
• BS EN 12056-2000 – Gravity Drainage Systems Inside Buildings
• ICC International Plumbing Code 2018
• ASPE Plumbing Engineering Design Handbook Volumes 1 - 4
• CIBSE Guide G
The following provide a minimum requirement where local guidance is not available.
• Bathtub0.50 l/s
• Shower0.40 l/s
• Washbasin0.30 l/s
• Bidet 0.30 l/s
• Water closet2.00 l/s
• Urinal0.30 l/s
• Floor gulley2.50 l/s minimum (as manufacturers requirements of equipment served)
1P.11.5 Above Ground Drainage Materials

The selection of drainage materials should consider noise and acoustic break-out, availability
in the local market, robustness of material and longevity.
Drainage systems are to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
recommendations and incorporate all thermal expansion requirements.
Where drainage is installed in noise sensitive areas, consult with manufacturer with regards
to acoustic performance. Provide all manufacturers recommendations to reduce noise break-
out and achieve required noise levels specified by the Acoustic Consultant.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Materials considered suitable for the above ground drainage systems are:
• Main stacks and high level drainage runs

- Cast/ductile iron pipe with mechanical joints and fittings
- High density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe with fusion welded joints and fittings
• Branch connections and soil/waste pipes

- uPVC pipe with solvent cement joints and fittings
- MuPVC pipe with solvent cement joints and fittings
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• Internal surface water drainage
- Cast/ductile iron pipe with mechanical joints and fittings
- High density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe with fusion welded joints and fittings
• External surface water drainage
- Materials as specified by the architect, materials may be zinc, powder coated

aluminum etc.
* Push-fit joints are not permitted in any part of the hotel.
** Alternate systems including vacuum systems to be discussed with Accor Design and
Technical Services
1P.11.6 Drainage Gullies in Bathrooms

Floor drainage gullies in bathrooms are not permitted and are to be avoided where possible.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Where floor gullies in bathrooms are required by local regulations, these should be of the
waterless odour stop type. Suitable manufacturers and product reference are:
• Waving Building Products – HepVO waterless trap

• Blucher removable trap with odour stop: Type no.: 503.001.110
1P.12 Acceptance Testing

1P.12.1 Requirements
The building service systems must be fully tested and commissioned prior to offering up for
witnessing to Accor Design and Technical Services.
To ensure systems are commissioned to internationally recognized standards and practices,
the procedures detailed in the following CIBSE Commissioning Codes or ASHRAE equivalent
codes must be adhered to:
• CIBSE Commissioning Code M - Commissioning Management
• CIBSE Commissioning Code W - Water Distribution Systems
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DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Reference: Current edition of CIBSE / ASHRAE and / or local code.
1. Acceptance: Prior to occupancy implement an acceptance testing process that
tests, verifies, and documents the functional performance, adjustments, settings,
calibration, and programming of all systems, equipment, and devices, furnished
and installed under this document to ensure their proper and efficient operation
per manufacturers' and engineers' specifications, ratings, and capacities.
2. Acceptance Representative: The acceptance or commissioning agent shall be a
third party firm not connected with the prime, mechanical, or electrical
contractor.
3. Acceptance testing process is completed when the required documents are
submitted and approved.
4. Acceptance Testing Level: Perform Acceptance Testing on all building systems as
defined by CIBSE Standard for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings
and include required prestart, start-up and verification checklists. Additional
documentation water test and balance reports, operating & maintenance
manuals, highlighted manufacturer cut sheets, Record "As-Built" documents in
pdf format, and warranties on all equipment.
1P.13 Acoustic levels

Refer to Acoustics chapter for the equipment and acoustic level of each room.
1P.14 Hygiene design criteria of equipment

These substances or materials, or impurities associated with them, must not be released
directly or indirectly into the water intended for human consumption compounds in
concentrations higher than necessary for the purpose of their use including:
• The taste
• The appearance
• The odour
• The food quality
The components of the equipment must not undergo any deterioration that could impair the
performance of the product. Materials without sufficient resistance to corrosion must be
protected so that they do not present a health risk.
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2
HEATING VENTILATION AIR
CONDITIONING
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2M Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning
2M.1 General Requirements
Design Criteria:

situations.
Codes & Standards:

Governing Regulations: If local governing regulations conflict with Accor Design Standards
contact Accor Design and Technical Services Department for resolution.
System Design:
Design systems in compliance with EN Standards / CIBSE / ASHRAE Guidance and / or local
code and regulatory requirements.
– 2016 | 2020.
negative impacts.
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Energy Efficiency:
recommendations with regards to energy efficiency.
design mechanical systems in compliance with CIBSE Energy Efficiency in Buildings or
ASHRAE equivalent.
Renewable Energy:
As part of the design process, investigate the use of alternate or renewable energy options.
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Renewable energy systems and generation should be incorporated where the benefit the
hotel operations and running costs.
Building Occupancy:
To determine occupancy numbers within the building and in particular public spaces, the
spatial allowances per person the following table must be used.
ROOM SPECIFIC OCCUPANCY

Bedrooms 1.65 persons per room
Hall/Reception area 0.3 pers/m²
Restaurant 0.7 pers/m²
Bar 1 pers/m²
Meeting rooms / Multipurpose 1 pers/m²
Sports room 0.3 pers/m²
Dining room 0.5 pers/m²
Changing rooms 0.2 pers/m²
Offices, administration 0.05 pers/m²
2M.2 Building Cooling/Heating Load Calculations

Use certified software for calculations. If a building thermal study or certification is required
by the rules of a country, architectural and energetic aspects must be taking into account.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Reference:
Current edition of CIBSE / ASHRAE and / or local code.
Method:
Utilize the Cooling Load Temperature Difference (CLTD) as defined by CIBSE /

ASHRAE.
Outdoor Design Conditions:
Utilize the CIBSE 1% cooling dry bulb and mean coincident wet bulb temperatures and
the 99.6% heating dry bulb temperature.
Dependent on region and standard design practice, use of ASHRAE equivalent

calculation methodology is equally acceptable.
Where local design guidance and criteria is more onerous, these must be used.
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Indoor Design conditions:
1. Relative Humidity: In general because of the energy consumption it requires,

humidification/dehumidification must not be prohibited. In order to avoid any risk of
mold growth, the relative humidity must not exceed 80%.
Therefore, there may be a need for dehumidification in certain climatic conditions or

for an internal swimming pool.
2. Cold surface: The discomfort resulting from cold surface (in winter: large glazed area)
must be avoided by limiting the difference between average inside room temperature
and cold surface temperature.
This difference (reference to T below) should decrease when the cold area increases;
large glazed areas (restaurants, meeting rooms, etc.) must receive special treatment
such as decorative skirting heating at the foot of the glazing or an additional heated
air supply along the length of the glazing.
AREA T not to be exceeded
< 1m2 10°C
1m2 < area <

8°C
2m2
> 2m2 5°C
Obtain Accor Design and Technical Services Department acceptance of load

calculations, psychometric analysis and equipment selections at the beginning of the
design process.
Prepare calculations for purposes of selecting central cooling and heating plant
equipment.
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Temperature: The following table summarizes internal design conditions according to the
room and the season.
AREA WINTER SUMMER
Guestrooms and suites, excluding

20°C 26°C
bathrooms
Bathrooms (in the guestrooms) Not controlled Not controlled
Room corridors Not controlled Not controlled
Lift landings Not controlled Not controlled
Public areas such as:

Reception hall, reception,
20°C 26°C
Restaurants or bars
Small meeting rooms (< 25 people) 21°C 26°C
Large meeting rooms 21°C 26°C
Public sanitary facilities 18°C Not controlled (1)
Back office areas such as:
Floor linen room, main linen room 18°C Not controlled
Personnel rooms 20°C 26°C
Administration and reception offices 20°C Not controlled(1)(26°C option)
Swimming pool (indoor) - -
Sports room, Fitness - -
Emergency stairway Frost free Not controlled

Manufacturer's standard or
Lift machinery, transformer room 12°C
40°C maximum
(2)
Cellar, beer store, soft drinks store etc. Not controlled 16°C
Dry products store 16°C Not controlled (1)
Computer room 20°C 26°C max
Luggage room Antifreeze Not controlled (1)
Waste bin room WET Antifreeze Not controlled
Waste bin room DRY Antifreeze 14°C
Kitchen cold preparation - -
Kitchen cold banqueting - -
Kitchen 18°C 28°C (2)
Personnel dining room 20°C 24°C
Indoor parking area Not controlled Not controlled
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NOTE:
(1) But ventilated using tempered fresh air from central or local air handling unit (AHU).
(2) Subject to local climate.
(3) To provide diversification allowance within the main building, design calculations are to be based on
every room being at an unconditioned temperature of 24°C.
Table 4
2M.3 Air Side Systems

2M.3.1 Design Considerations:
Provide cooling and heating (if required) in habitable public and Back-of-House spaces. Prior
to opening provide one new set of filters for each piece of equipment including AHU and
FCUs.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
1. AHU Design: Provide complete information for AHUs on the design documents
including maximum design outside air quantities, supply air dry bulb and wet bulb
temperatures.
2. Load Calculation Criteria: Select AHUs with greater than 50% outside air
quantity using the CIBSE 0.4% Evaporation mean coincident dry bulb and wet
bulb temperatures. Select AHUs with 50% outside quantities or less using the
CIBSE 1% annual cooling dry bulb and mean coincident wet bulb temperatures
3. Zoning: Zone air handling systems by type of occupancy, solar orientation and time
of operation to allow shutdown of equipment or reset of temperature when cooling
or heating is not required.
4. Commercial Cooking Areas & Laundries: Provide individual constant volume AHUs.
5. Rooftop Units: If required, locate immediately above conditioned space with a
minimum two 90 degree elbows on supply and return duct to minimize noise
transmission.
6. Mechanical Rooms: Do not utilize as return air plenums. Hard duct outside air and
return air to AHUs.
7. Outside Air Intakes: Locate above grade, away from public and accessible areas.
8. Intake and exhaust louvres to main AHU’s to be separated by minimum 10m.
Where possible intake locations to be 20m away from polluted areas and 10m
from sources of odour, where 20m/10m cannot be achieved additional filtration
and treatment will be required.
9. Overpressure: To prevent any pollution in living areas, bedrooms, corridors and
public areas (offices, meeting room), they will be over pressured.
10.Negative pressure: Wet rooms and all warm / stagnant / oppressive rooms such
as toilets, bathrooms, kitchen cooking areas, swimming pool, and garbage must
be in depression.
11.Air diffusion grilles must be selected following the choice of interior designer and
must be selected according to the manufacturer’s catalogues considering: airflow,
discharge velocity, throw, distribution pattern and sound level. The selection must
be made to ensure a good mixing, uniform distribution, acceptable induction rate
and acceptable residual air velocity in the room.
12.To prevent any discomfort, the residual rate must not exceed 0.15 m/s in the
occupied zone (above the restaurant tables, bar stools, lounge sittings areas, in
the guestrooms etc.).
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2M.3.2. Public & Back-of-House AHUs:
Provide ventilation to all areas to maintain suitable air quality conditions and help prevent
overheating and assist with fabric protection during cold months.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
1. AHU Type: Factory packaged modular vertical or horizontal type draw-thru, double
wall construction with 50 mm (2 inch) for indoor and 100 mm (4 inch) for outdoor
locations, closed cell insulation, positive drain type stainless steel drain pan and
the following:
2. Freeze Stats: Provide freeze stats to protect coils from freezing by shutting down
fans and closing outside air dampers when temperature at coils drops to 5° C
(40° F).
3. Sensors: Provide direct digital sensors connected to BAS with temperature and
humidity control/monitoring for the following:
• Lobby
• F&B Areas
• Executive Offices
(Note the above are the minimum areas to be controlled/monitored, other areas
deemed necessary by Accor must be allowed for as well).
4. Sensors: Provide direct digital thermostats connected to the BAS with set point
display and local occupant control from 20° to 24.5° C (68° to 76°F) for the
following:
• Meeting Rooms
5. Consult Accor regarding corrosion and hurricane resistant equipment for
projects located in coastal regions.
6. Accepted Manufacturers: Manufacturers shall conform to the performance

criteria listed in this document; verified by the project engineer.
Accepted manufacturers include but are not limited to the following:
• Carrier
• York
• McQuay
• Lennox
Where alternate manufacturers are to be considered for availability, the
accepted manufacturers noted above provide a benchmark for quality and
reliability.
Where alternative manufacturers are proposed, a technical submission with
supporting information must be submitted to Accor Design and Technical
Services Department for approval.
To ensure units are of an acceptable build quality and reliability, all proposed
plant and equipment must carry Eurovent certified undergone appropriate
testing and inspection.
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2M.3.3. Public Spaces:
Provide the following for public spaces such as Lobbies, F&B areas, Meeting and Board
Rooms:
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Sensors: CO2 sensors to control outside air quantities.
2. Plenums: Do not use supply air plenums. Return air plenums are acceptable,
except if the space requires smoke control.
3. Submit grille and diffuser selections to the architect during the concept design
stage.
2M.3.4. Guestroom & Guestroom Corridor Air Systems:

All guest rooms shall be mechanically ventilated; corridors shall also be mechanically
ventilated with a min of 2ACH per hour via a Dedicated Outside Air System (DOAS).
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Reference: Current edition of CIBSE / ASHRAE and/or local code.
1. Provide a Dedicated Outside Air Supply (DOAS) unit with heat recovery to supply
100% outside air to guest corridors and guestroom make-up air.
The DOAS unit must be designed and controlled for continuous operation.
2. Type: Double wall rooftop units with foam or ceramic insulation specifically
manufactured for economical cooling, dehumidifying, heating and reheating 100%
outside air. Equip with energy recovery and a VFD controlled by static pressure
sensors.
• Provide unit capable of maintaining space conditions as set out in room
condition table in section 7M.2.
• Reheat: Provide full modulating reheat to maintain constant discharge
temperature during cooling and dehumidification season.
- Do not use electric coils for reheat.
- Utilize recovered energy for reheat.
3. Guest supply ventilation: Provide continuous supply air hard ducted into the
guestroom sleeping area, do not duct to the back of the fan coil.
4. Corridors: Provide a minimum ventilation rate of 2 air changes per hour with
preferably vertical ducts and horizontal distribution system on each floor. Do not
use ceiling hung or wall units.
5. Remote Monitoring: Provide manufacturer’s factory mounted controls with remote
monitoring by BAS.
6. Winter Heating: Provide fully modulating hydronic or gas-fired hydronic heat to
maintain a constant discharge air temperature during heating season. Electric heat
may not be used for reheat.
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7. The guest rooms must have double-flow ventilation, via an AHU dedicated and
fitted with an energy recovery system (minimum efficiency 60%).
Fresh air must be at a neutral temperature directly delivered to the guestroom and
must be extracted via exhaust grilles in the bathroom and toilets.
8. The delivery and extraction flows must be constant and permanent.
9. Accepted Manufacturers: Manufacturers shall conform to the performance criteria
listed in this document; verified by the project engineer.
• Trane
• Trox
• Nuaire
• Flaktwoods
• CIAT
reliability.
To ensure units are of an acceptable build quality and reliability, all proposed
10.Outside Air Intakes: Locate above grade, away from public and accessible areas.
2M.3.5. Exhaust Air Systems:

Suitable mechanical extract must be provided to the following (but not limited to) areas:
• Toilet rooms
• Vending Rooms
• Maintenance shops including paint rooms and workshops.
• Locker rooms
• Electric rooms
• Commercial cooking areas
• Bars
• Service Elevator Lobby
• Housekeeping
• Electrical Rooms to maintain 27° C
• Other areas producing odours, fumes and excessive heat including refuse/garbage
rooms and chutes.
2M.3.6 Commercial Cooking Air Systems:
Commercial cooking areas shall be served by a standalone dedicated extract system.
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DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Reference: Current edition of CIBSE / ASHRAE, HVCA DW172 and / or local code.
1. Provide ‘Smart Kitchen Hood’ utilizing demand controlled extract and supply air.
Air change and fan control to be developed in accordance with selected
manufacturers specific control and kitchen FF&E supplier.
2. Provide kitchen hood override switch in chef’s office.
3. Cooking Area Hood Exhaust Fans: High velocity discharge with weather resistant
finish, motor guard, drain plug, and removable stainless steel drain pan
4. Mount on roof and direct exhaust away from outside air intakes.
5. Provide suitable access for cleaning
6. Provide fire suppression in accordance with Accor Fire Life Safety Design
Standards.
7. Accepted Manufacturers: Manufacturers shall conform to the performance criteria
listed in this document; verified by the project engineer.
• Halton
• Cheetah
reliability.
To ensure units are of an acceptable build quality and reliability, all propo sed
2M.3.7. Commercial Food and Beverage Production:

Open commercial F&B production areas shall be provided with air conditioning from a
separate HVAC unit that remains negative with respect to surrounding areas.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Reference: Current edition of CIBSE / ASHRAE, HVCA DW172 and / or local code.
1. Air Conditioning: Provide air conditioning with a separate HVAC unit that remains
negative with respect to surrounding areas.
• Supply Air: Locate devices so cool air is directed away from “hot food” areas.
• Return Air: Provide hard ducted return system. Plenum ceilings are not
permitted in food production areas.
2. Dishwasher Exhaust Duct: Provide separate, dedicated, welded 304 stainless steel
exhaust duct, sloped back to equipment for drainage of condensation.
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2M.3.8 Provide ductwork compliant with the following criteria:
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Reference: Current edition of CIBSE / ASHRAE, BS EN 15727:2010, BS EN
15780:2011 and / or local code.
1. Type: Low and medium velocity galvanized sheet metal constructed and installed
in compliance with above standards.
2. Flex Duct to Diffusers: Medium pressure rated, externally insulated, spiral wound,
with a maximum length of 2.4 m (8 ft.).
Flexible duct is not permitted on return and exhaust systems.
3. Sizing: To minimize airborne noise and ensure space noise criteria, size ductwork
for maximum velocity as follows:
• 6 m/sec : Main supply ducts
• 3.5 - 4.5 m/sec : Branch ducts, and return and exhaust systems
• 2.5 m/sec : Ducts serving room terminal air devices
• Duct Friction Loss: Not to exceed 1Pa/m
4. Turning Vanes: Provide in rectangular elbows greater than 45º.
5. Vertical Risers: 2-hour fire rated duct system complete with gaskets, caulk, fire
dampers, etc. in lieu of 2-hour shaft wall construction.
6. Outdoor Ductwork: Not recommended, but when necessary provide as follows:
• Roof: Locate bottom of duct a minimum of 450 mm above roof to facilitate
inspection and servicing of roof area below duct.
• Access: Provide steps over ductwork for access to roof areas and roof mounted
systems and equipment.
• Insulation: Encapsulate with 3M Venture Clad Zero Perm vapor barrier jacket
or Armacell ArmaTuff, UV resistant weatherproof outdoor insulation or equal.
7. Dampers:
• Provide low leakage motor operated dampers on supply and exhaust systems
to automatically close when the systems or spaces served are not in use.
• Provide fire dampers and fire / smoke dampers where required, to meet fire
ratings of floors, walls and ceiling systems, complete with 200 x 200 mm,
framed, hinged, lockable access doors. Coordinate locations with Accor
Interior Design.
• Provide balancing dampers for each supply and return riser, registers and
diffusers. Where possible, locate balancing dampers in ceiling space over
back-of-house areas for servicing out of guest view.
- Volume Dampers: Provide in branch ducts at connection to main duct.
8. Flues: Provide factory built, double wall gas flue / vent for each boiler and fireplace
vented to outdoors.
*Flues to be terminated minimum 1m above any feature or plant item at roof level.
**Flue to be located minimum 5m away from any opening or intake into the building.
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2M.3.9 Designated smoking areas and smoking rooms
In general, Accor operates smoke free hotels but in locations where it cannot be avoided due
to local market needs and regulation exception can be made.
All smoking rooms must be physically separated by a solid wall or partition from any other
surrounding rooms or adjacent areas. The solid wall or partition must provide a physical
barrier above the ceiling and floor voids. The solid wall or partition must extend from slab to
slab and should not just stop at ceiling height.
All signage and legal requirements related to the smoking of tobacco products must be
placed and displayed at the entrances to all tobacco smoking rooms, strictly in accordance
with the local law and regulations and requirements as the case might be.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
1. The HVAC system must be designed to actively extract tobacco smoke designed
with at least 15 air changes per hour. Heat recovery must be installed with avoiding
any cross contamination.
2. The exhaust air system must have its own dedicated return air fan. The supply air
and exhaust fans must be interlocked and must always run simultaneously. VFD
must be installed with smart sensors to operate according to demand.
3. Treated fresh air must be supplied whilst ensuring that the room is maintained
under a negative pressure of at least 50Pa.
4. The extracted air must be exhausted to the outside of the building whilst taking
care that no contaminated air is being passed back into the building.
5. HVAC systems must be dedicated to the tobacco smoking room(s) it serves and
must be completely separate from any other air-conditioning equipment.
6. Fresh air must be supplied via a dedicated outside air unit. Make-up air / transfer
air from other areas of the building cannot be considered.
7. All supply and return air ducts and air terminals must be hard connected. The use
of the ceiling void as a common return air plenum should not be considered.
8. The selection, position and placement of all supply air and return/extract air
terminals must be carefully considered with the aim of reducing the air turbulence
and air travelling distances within the room.
9. Supply air terminals placed carefully to avoid a draft being created. High velocity
jet streams of air will lead to uncomfortable conditions and ultimately guest
complaints.
10.Use of a double door wind lobby at the entrance to the smoking.
11.Avoid placing chairs or tables in adjacent non-smoking areas to close to the
entrance to the smoking rooms.
The following table summarises the airflow and minimum fresh air flow by type of room:
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FRESH AIR
ROOM EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS
40m3/h (10m3/h over
Bedrooms Transfer
pressure)
20m3/h (shower) + 10m3/h
Bathrooms Transfer
(WC)
Room zone corridors 0 ACH
Lift landings 0 ACH
Floor linen rooms Transfer 1 ACH
Main linen room Transfer 1,5 ACH
Transfer or/and compensation
Hall/Reception area 25m3/h/person
system
Transfer or/and compensation
Restaurant 25m3/h/person
system
25m3/h/person Transfer or/and compensation
Bar
system
Meeting rooms /
25m3/h/person
Multipurpose
Sports room -
Spa -
Transfer / mechanical
supply
Sanitary facilities 30 m3/h/WC / 15 m3/h/urinal
(keep under negative
pressure)
Indoor swimming pool - -
Dining room 25m3/h/pers
Changing rooms 40m3/h/pers
Offices, administration 30m3/h/pers
Kitchen Depending on equipment (keep under negative pressure)
Breakfast pantry and room
Depending on equipment (keep under negative pressure)
service
As manufacturer's requirements & CIBSE/ASHRAE minimum ACH
Plant and switch rooms
rates
Dry stores Transfer
PABX, computer room Transfer
Luggage room 0 ACH
Waste bin room DRY Transfer
Waste bin room WET Transfer
Parking areas (indoor) Natural ventilation OR Mechanical ventilation following local code
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NOTE:
1. Negative pressure: in kitchens, toilets and pools.
2. Positive pressure: ++ guestroom, + guestroom corridors and + public rooms.
3. 1 vol/h in tropical area.
Table 5
2M.4 Heating and Cooling systems

2M.4.1. Guest Room Heating and Cooling System requirements:
The guest room heating and cooling systems must be designed to allow for simutaneous
heating and cooling to provide flexibility of control allowing individual rooms to be set to
guest preference.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Primary Plant and Energy Source:
Primary plant and energy source serving the hotels and heating / cooling systems
must be selected and designed based on energy efficiency, building demand and local
practice and requirements. Suitable systems are:
• District Heating Network
- Where available investigate connection to existing district heating networks to
determine feasibility and available capacity.
- Where connection to district heating networks are progressed, provide twin
plate heat exchangers each cable of providing 100% peak demand to ensure
hydraulic separation of hotel from district system.
- Plate heat exchangers must be 304 & 316 Stainless Steel/Titanium/Hastelloy
fully gasketed and either flanged or BSP threaded.
• District Cooling Network
- Where available investigate connection to existing district cooling networks to
determine feasibility and available capacity.
- Where connection to district cooling networks are progressed, provide twin
plate heat exchangers each cable of providing 100% peak demand to ensure
hydraulic separation of hotel from district system.
- Plate heat exchangers must be 304 & 316 Stainless Steel/Titanium/Hastelloy
fully gasketed and either flanged or BSP threaded.
• High Efficiency Gas Fired Boilers
- Provide a minimum of 2No high efficiency gas fired boilers, each sized to provide
a minimum of 65% peak load to provide redundancy in the system.
- High conductivity aluminium heat exchanger with internal surface to increase
surface area and operate in full condensing mode.
- Boiler to achieve the following minimum efficiencies:
▪ Part load 30% at 50/30ºC (gross) - 97.3%
▪ Full load 100% at 80/60ºC (gross) – 88.1%
• Combined Heat and Power
- Size combined heat and power based on base domestic hot water supply as the
mechanical primary load balance against base electrical requirements.
- Provide 100% redundancy and top-up by the provision of gas fired boilers.
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• High Efficiency Air Cooled Chillers
- Provide air cooled chillers in duplicate, each sized at a minimum of 65% peak
load.
- Air cooled chillers to be high efficiency step less screw compressors,
microchannel coils with 30% less refrigerant and E-coated for additional
corrosion resistance
- Air cooled chillers are to achieve a minimum coefficient of performance (CoP)
of 5.6.
• High Efficiency Water Cooled Chillers
- Provide water cooled chillers in duplicate, each sized to provide a minimum of
65% peak load.
- Water cooled chillers to be designed to comply with the requirements of ERP-
ECODESIGN targets for 2020.
- Water cooled chillers to achieve the following minimum efficiencies at partial
load:
▪ ESEER up to 6,37
▪ SEER up to 6,38
• Air Source Heat Pumps
- Provide air source heat pumps, each sized to provide a minimum of 70% peak load.
- Where higher temperatures are required, arrange heat pumps in series.
- Air heat pumps are to achieve a minimum Coefficient of Performance (CoP) of
3.3 (Heating) and EER 2.7 (Cooling).
• Ground Source Heat Pumps
- Complete desk-top study to determine feasibility of ground source heat pumps.
- Should the desk-top study confirm suitability, complete trial borehole to
determine ground conductivity for closed-loop and abstraction flow rate for
open-loop.
- Ground source heat pumps are to achieve a minimum Coefficient of
Performance (CoP) 4.2
• VRV/VRF Systems
- External condensing unit sizing to limit maximum system refrigerant charge per
to prevent the requirement for leak detection and provided at 100% index for
redundancy.
- Refrigerant based systems must be designed to limit discharge of to a guest
bedroom in the event of leakage or internal unit failure. Maximum volumes to
be strictly in accordance with F-Gas Regulations and local code requirements
current at the time.
- Refrigerant based systems must be installed strictly in accordance with the
latest F-Gas Regulations current at the time.
Guest Room Common Requirements:
The guestrooms must be heated and cooled through a forced convection appliance
such as 4-pipe fan coil unit or refrigerant based VRF unit in the suspended ceiling
above the entrance door with an access panel for the maintenance.
Supplemental A/C:
In mid to high-rise buildings, provide direct expansion (DX) split system air
conditioning unit for comms/IT rooms, telephone equipment room and elevator
machine rooms
Accepted Manufacturers:
Manufacturers shall conform to the performance criteria listed in this document;
verified by the project engineer. Accepted manufacturers include but are not limited
to the following:
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• Plate Heat Exchangers
- SWEP
- Danfoss
- Alfa Laval
• High Efficiency Gas Fired Boilers
- Hoval
- Baxi Commercial
- Bosch
• Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
- Energi
- Clarke-Energy
• High Efficiency Air/Water Cooled Chillers
- Carrier
- Daikin
- York
- Swegon
• Air Source / Ground Source Heat Pumps
- CIAT
- Swegon
- Kansal
• VRV/VRF Systems
- Mitsubishi
- Daikin
- LG
Where alternate manufacturers are to be considered for availability, the accepted
manufacturers noted above provide a benchmark for quality and reliability.
supporting information must be submitted to Accor Design and Technical Services
for approval.
To ensure units are of an acceptable build quality and reliability, all proposed plant
and equipment must carry Eurovent certified undergone appropriate testing and
inspection.
*Energy metering is to be appropriate for energy source and is to be on hotel side
of shared networks.
**Where district heating/cooling systems are the prime energy source, system
temperatures are to be in accordance with network operator’s requirements.
Systems and buffer vessels to be provided to meet Accor design standards for hotel
system operation.
***Refrigerants are to be in accordance with global GWP standards and F-Gas
regulations.
2M.4.2. Public Areas Heating and Cooling System requirements:

Public area heating and cooling systems must be designed to allow for simultaneous heating
and cooling dependent on the needs of the space to provide flexibility of system control.
Individual to operate under the dictates of the room sensor and BMS control.
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DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Reference: Current edition of CIBSE and / or local code.
1. The public areas must be heated and cooled through VAV or air systems. Should
fan coils be proposed the Architect and interior designer must be shown the extent
of access panels which will be required before approval is requested.
2. The public areas must have double-flow ventilation, via an AHU fitted with an
energy recovery system (minimum efficiency 60%). Fresh air must be at a neutral
temperature directly delivered to the public areas and must be extracted locally.
3. Heating and cooling to the public areas can be supplied by VRV/VRF systems or
heating/cooling coils/4-pipe fan coil units. Final selection to be appropriate for local
conditions and service provisions.
4. The delivery and extraction flows must be constant and permanent.
5. Where AHU’s are provided, control of air flows is to incorporate CO2 sensors and
variable speed fans to achieve the criteria provided in Table 5.
2M.5 Building Automation System (BAS)

2M.5.1.System requirements:
Provide a BAS system which serves the entire building and allows for monitoring and
controlling the building services.
Monitoring and control is to provide the operator with current status of all items of plant and
equipment, allow remote set-back of guest rooms and public areas to improve energy
efficiency and operating cost. Indicate indoor and outdoor air quality levels are in accordance
with standards and local regulatory requirements.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
1. HVAC Scheduling, Operation & Optimization: The BAS provides automatic
scheduling, operation and optimization of major HVAC and plumbing systems while
maintaining guest comfort and property sustainability and providing alarms for
critical conditions.
2. Control System Description:
- General: The control system shall consist of a high-speed, peer-to-peer
network of DDC controllers, a control system server, and a web-based
operator interface.
- System Software: Software is based on a server/thin client architecture,
designed around the open standards of web technology. The control system
server shall be accessed using a Web browser over the control system
network, the hotel local area network, and the Internet. The thin- client
architecture provides operators complete access to the control system to
access graphics, point displays, and trends, configure trends, configure
points and controllers, or to download programming into the controllers.
- System Protocol: System uses the BACnet protocol for communication to the
operator workstation or web server and for communication between control
modules. I/O points, schedules, setpoints, trends and alarms specified in
“Sequence of Operations for HVAC Controls” shall be BACnet objects.
3. Hardware: Each webstation or web server shall consist of the following:
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- Computer: Industry-standard hardware shall meet or exceed DDC system
manufacturer’s recommended specifications. The hardware shall have a hard
disk with sufficient memory to store all required operator workstation
software, a DDC database at least twice the size of the delivered system
database, and one year of trend data based on the points specified at their
specified trend intervals.
- Configuration: Minimum hardware configuration shall include Quad Core
Processor, 6GB RAM, 1TB hard disk providing data at 3.0Gb/sec, 16x DVD-
RW drive, Serial, parallel, and network communication ports cables as required
for full DDC system operation.
4. System Software:
- Operating System. Web server or workstation shall have an industry-
standard professional-grade operating system that meets or exceeds the
DDC System manufacturers minimum requirements for their software.
Typically acceptable systems include compatible Microsoft Windows currently
supported operating systems, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or Ubuntu Desktop.
- System Graphics: The operator interface software shall be graphically based
and include at least one graphic per piece of equipment or occupied zone,
graphics for each chilled water and hot water system, and graphics that
summarize conditions on each floor. Indicate thermal comfort on floor plan
summary graphics using colours to represent zone temperature relative to
zone set-point.
5. Communication: Web server or workstation and controllers shall communicate
using BACnet protocol and backbone shall communicate using ISO 8802-3
(Ethernet) Data Link/Physical layer protocol and BACnet/IP addressing.
Include facilities for remote access to permit offsite management and monitoring
of the controlled systems including active response to critical alarms.
* All public area control systems to be located away from guest areas or in a lockable
cupboard accessible to staff only.
2M.5.2. Monitoring and control:

The following provides an indication of the minimum monitoring and control requirements.
This list is not exhaustive and must be developed according to property and system
complexity.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
1. Monitoring & Controls: The BAS monitors and controls the following systems
except guestrooms:
• Heating systems
• Ventilation systems
• Air conditioning systems
• Domestic hot water systems
• Critical non-HVAC Systems
- Outdoor air temperature
- Outdoor relative humidity
- Indoor relative humidity
- Walk-in coolers and freezers (including condenser water system)
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- Sump pumps
- Sewage ejectors
- Water feature pumps
- Swimming pool filters and pumps
- Emergency generator
- Exterior lighting
- Balcony lighting
- Interior lighting controls (dimming systems)
- Electric meters and sub-meters
- Cistern water level
- Water meters and sub-meters
- Gas meters and sub-meters
- Water treatment systems
- Water treatment plant
- Sewage treatment systems
- Sewage treatment plant
2. Applications: Submit to Accor Design and Technical Services for approval proposals
for Sequence of Operation and Points Lists.
3. Manufacturers: Conform to the performance criteria listed in this document;
verified by the project engineer. Accepted manufacturers include but are not
limited to the following:
• Automated Logic
• Trane
• Siemens
• Schneider Electric
• Johnson
• Honeywell
reliability.
Services for approval.
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2M.6 Acceptance Testing
2M.6.1. Requirements
The building service systems must be fully tested and commissioned prior to offering up for
witnessing to Accor Design and Technical Services Department.
To ensure systems are commissioned to internationally recognized standards and practices,
the procedures detailed in the following CIBSE Commissioning Codes of ASHRAE equivalent
codes must be adhered to:
• Commissioning Code A - Air Distribution Systems
• Commissioning Code B – Boilers
• Commissioning Code C - Automatic Controls
• Commissioning Code M - Commissioning Management
• Commissioning Code R - Refrigerating Systems
• Commissioning Code W - Water Distribution Systems
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
1. Acceptance: Prior to occupancy implement an acceptance testing process that
tests, verifies, and documents the functional performance, adjustments, settings,
calibration, and programming of all systems, equipment, and devices, furnished
and installed under this document to ensure their proper and efficient operation
per manufacturers' and engineers' specifications, ratings, and capacities.
2. Acceptance Representative: The acceptance or commissioning agent shall be a
third party firm not connected with the prime, mechanical, or electrical contractor.
3. Acceptance testing process is completed when the required documents are
submitted and approved.
4. Acceptance Testing Level: Perform Acceptance Testing on all building systems as
defined by CIBSE Standard for the Design of High Performance Green Buildings
and include required prestart, start-up and verification checklists. Additional
documentation water test and balance reports, operating & maintenance manuals,
highlighted manufacturer cut sheets, Record "As-Built" documents in pdf format,
and warranties on all equipment.
2M.7 Acoustics
2M.8 Regulation
Refer to Building Management System chapter for control criteria of the equipment.
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ELECTRICITY & LIGHTING
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3E Electricity & Lighting
This document establishes minimum Accor requirements and is not intended to provide
complete design solutions to project specific situations.
Any deviation shall be submitted to the Accor Engineers for approval. Any derogation that
shall alter operating costs should be submitted with computer simulated life cycle costing, so
negative costing can be reflected.
Documentation: Clearly identify on the design drawings systems and equipment required by
this document and provided by the contractor.
3E.1 General Requirements & Design Principles

Design Criteria:
1. General: Electrical systems shall be designed for high efficiency, low
maintenance, ease of maintenance, and high level of safety.
2. Equipment: Locate to provide a minimum impact to architecture and interior
finishes.
3. Equipment shall be suitable for the location in which installed.
Codes & Standards:

2. Electrical wiring and safety codes for the location of hotel.
System Design:
All electrical installations should follow the International Electro technical Commission (IEC)
standards.
Voltage and Frequency:

The nominal frequency and voltage must be those imposed by the local electrical supplier,
generally:
• Frequency: 50 or 60Hz.
• Medium voltage: 11kV to 20kV.
• Low Voltage: 110V, 230V or 415V three phases.
• Neutral system: TT – TN.
• Power Factor correction and harmonic filtration are to be provided.
Principle of Distribution:
The general design must be such that:
• The safety of guests and of staff is absolutely guaranteed.
• An individual circuit breaker must not protect an extensive zone.
• 1 Consumer unit per guest room shall be provided, incorporating guest room
controls
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• Guestrooms must be fitted with Residual Current Circuit Breaker (RCBO/RCD) earth
fault circuit protection devices dedicated to each circuit.
• Continuity of service to guests must be ensured at all times.
Performance objectives:
The target is to provide the building with a Medium Voltage (MV) supply 33 kV or 11kV / 3
phase when the maximum assessed power is greater than 400 kVA.
3E.2 Incoming Power Services and Metering

The owner/design team shall provide load calculations and are responsible for any works
associated with the installation of electrical supplies to the network operator’s requirements.
3E.2.1 System description
An electrical supply is to be arranged from the Supply Authority to include the main MV
supply point, and switchgear complete with bulk metering with a BMS pulsed output.
The supply must be routed underground (not overhead) via a ring-shaped main unit
configuration.
The necessary access requirements must be included in accordance with the supply
Authorities Standards.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
The hotel will require an Electrical supply from the local network operator (N.O.). An
application shall be made to the network operator, all supporting documentation and
load calculations shall be provided.
All upgrade and modification works will need to comply with N.O. supply authority
requirements.
The Contractor shall install all suitable back boards or mounting frame for the installation
of the LV cable head and meters to the N.O Standards.
The Contractor shall allow for all necessary liaison and enablement works associated
with the reconfiguration of the incoming electrical supplies to the development. This
shall include, but not be limited to, dealing with N.O. and their workmen on site,
providing cable tails, metering arrangements, main fuse/switches and cable
containment etc. to the requirements and satisfaction of the supply authority.
Materials must comply with the prevailing area/country electricity supply regulations.
It must be factory assembled and will be metal enclosed. Switchgear and control gear
for alternating current will be rated above 1kV, for indoor/outdoor installation and for
service frequencies up to and including 60 hertz.
3E.2.2 Transformer
Where transformers are required and are to be located within the hotel grounds, they must
be for the exclusive use of the hotel and must not be shared with other users within the local
area.
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DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Where provided transformers must be should be located remote from the hotel in an
outdoor secure area or dedicated sub-station building in accordance with fire life safety
and local network operator requirements.
Where is it not possible to locate transformers remotely, the transformer and
transformer room must meet the following criteria:
• Transformers: Dry type transformers should be used, encased in resin.
• With protective mesh.
• Copper windings.
• A Maximum capacity 1250 kVA. Use two (or more) transformers if the total kVA
exceeds this value.
• Enclosed within a dedicated room having a minimum of 2-hours fire separation
from the hotel.
Full liaison and coordination shall be undertaken between the developer team and the
local network operator. This includes agreement of service Voltage, load capacity and
all necessary arrangements and details to facilitate the installation.
All calculations shall be in accordance with the National Electric Code (NEC) or other
applicable codes.
25% spare capacity should be provided for the scheme
3E.3 Electrical Incoming Supplies

The design team shall design, supply and install new bespoke main switch boards as
indicated on the design drawings, to approved standards.
3E.3.1 Performance objectives
The objective is to provide the building with a low voltage supply (415V/400V) sufficient to
cover the hotel’s needs.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
The Electric service from the utility company shall be installed underground and route
to the building main switchboard. Locate the main switchboard in a dedicated main
electrical room accessible to authorized personnel only.
• Power Factor Correction
The design should allow for 150 kVAR de-tuned power factor correction with integral
automatic controller to ensure the overall power factor seen by the utility is maintained
at 0.95 PF minimum at all times.
The power factor correction unit shall be manufactured by ABB or Schneider.
• Active Harmonic Filter
The electrical design shall allow for an active harmonic filter with integral automatic
controller to ensure the overall level of harmonics seen by the utility is maintained in
accordance with IEC61642 or EN61642 and local regulatory requirements.
The Active Harmonic Filter unit shall be manufactured by ABB or Schneider.
All necessary access requirements must be included.
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3E.3.2 Design Parameters
Materials must comply with the prevailing area/country electricity supply regulations.
It must be factory assembled and will be metal enclosed. Switchgear and control gear for
alternating current will be rated up to 1kV, for service frequencies up to and including 50/60
hertz.
3E.4 LV Distribution Systems

3E.4.1 General
The hotel shall be provided with an LV distribution system supplied from the main incoming
electrical supply. The LV distribution will emanate from a main LV switch room located
within the back-of-house plant area.
Panel boards and distribution boards will be located throughout the hotel to provide local
isolation and final circuit protection.
Sub-metering and energy usage monitoring will be provided within panel and distribution
boards for all high users.
1. Throughout Building: A short circuit and coordination study shall be performed as
part of the electrical service and distribution design including arc fault analysis and
equipment labelling on all service switchboards and distribution boards.
2. Wiring Distribution: Shall be three phase, four-wire, grounded wire, color-coded with
separate insulated equipment ground conductor.
3E.4.2 Main Switchboard
The LV distribution system throughout the property will terminate into a new low voltage,
multiway ACB/MCCB, Form 4 Type 6 IP42, switch board which will include CT meter.
All LV distribution fuses and isolators will form a complete distribution system from
incoming unmetered supply to each individual switch board or panel.
All switchboards shall be configured for top cable entry/exit, and front maintenance access
only. The internal main busbars shall be rated as indicated on the design drawings with
100% rated neutral.
The designer shall be responsible for completing a full fault level and circuit breaker
discrimination study to determine equipment fault level ratings and selectivity of devices to
ensure full circuit breaker co-ordination throughout the low voltage power distribution
system.
3E.4.3 Sub-Distribution Panel Boards
Sub-distribution panel boards will be provided with main circuit breaker and minimum 4
spare breakers.
Circuit breaker type will incorporate thermal magnetic breakers or electronic trip breakers.
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Magnetic only breakers are not allowed.
Provide separate panels for lighting and power.
Do not locate panel boards in main kitchen areas.
3E.4.4 Receptacle and Lighting Branch-Circuit Panelboards
Where possible locate within 30m (100ft.) of its loads, but not in pool equipment rooms. Do
not locate panel boards, disconnect switches, cabinets, etc. in public spaces.
3E.4.5 Distribution Boards
Distribution boards will be situated within the electrical risers or plant spaces to serve
electrical services, and sub-distribution throughout the hotel.
The following supplies must be provided by a dedicated distribution board to each area as
appropriate. List to be developed for each project to meet the needs of the building:
• Pantry.
• Kitchen.
• Bar.
• Restaurant.
• Lobby.
• Car park.
• Floor distribution boards.
• External lighting and signs.
• Banqueting and meeting room.
• HVAC units.
• Lift motors.
• Boilers room.
• Guestrooms.
• Etc.
Local distribution boards will serve small power, lighting and mechanical loads in common
areas.
Distribution boards will typically be on each floor/area within dedicated electrical

rooms/risers. Distribution boards will be provided with integral isolators, MCB’s, RCD’s and
20% spare capacity.
Guest room floor distribution boards will serve lighting, power and mechanical services loads
and will provide dedicated single phase supplies to each guestroom consumer unit
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
The complete electrical distribution system shall be designed such that all the applied
loads are sufficiently balanced throughout across all 3 phases so to avoid any one
phase being significantly higher than another.
Provide spare circuit breakers in switchboards and panels, minimum one for each
active breaker size. The main service switchboard sizing calculations shall include a
15% allowance for future load growth.
On each service, provide surge suppressors and lightning arrestors.
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Panel boards are fed directly by the low voltage general board.
The capacity of the distribution boards and panels must be designed to take the
equipment plus a possible future extension of 25% (spare capacity).
They must be fixed to frames on the floor or on the wall, but shall never be taller than
1.90m.
Distribution boards, consumer units, etc. must never be visible to the public.
Distribution Feeders:
• Conductors: Conductors shall be in copper. Acceptable raceways are rigid steel,
EMT, and IMC. Install in galvanized steel conduit where exposed, cable trays may
be used in utility areas and bus ducts for risers. Conduit embedded in concrete
slabs and masonry walls may be PVC.
• Distribution Size: To be in accordance with the local analysis and circuitry.
Local Circuits:
• Conductors: Copper in conduit.
• Loads: Panelboards feeders shall be sized with 25% spare capacity.
• Each guestroom floor shall contain panelboards with horizontal wiring serving
guestrooms individually on that floor. Vertical floor to floor wiring of guestrooms is
prohibited.
• Circuits: Provide dedicated circuits to each guestroom and suite. Do not share
circuits with other guestrooms and suites. Serve typical guestrooms with two 20 A
circuits and one 20 A circuit for guestroom bathroom.
• Provide dedicated circuits for hotel appliances and mechanical equipment.
BAS: Sub-meters
Sub metering shall be provided for all locations with separate services but not limited
to:
• Hotel Guest Rooms
• Mechanical plant
• Kitchen / Laundry
• Water pump rooms
• Lifts
• Shared building facilities i.e. retail/hotel/apartment or car park
3E.5 Guestroom LV Distribution

3E.5.1 Guestroom Consumer Unit
This type of final distribution board supplies all the equipment in the guestroom and ensure
the protection of property and people staying in the hotel by the provision of RCB’s rated at
30mA.
It will be installed, in the guestroom technical shaft accessible from the corridor. It will
consist of a general cut-off device single-phase, powered from the floor distribution panel
and will comprise two sub powers distribution managed by the guest room control unit (see
7E.5.3).
• One direct, named "Permanent", to maintain some powered equipment during

unoccupied and not rented room situation.
• One controlled directly under switch card/guest room automation room entrance, to
cut off some circuits, in unoccupied and not rented room situation.
3E.5.2 Guestroom Electrical Accessories (optional for economy hotels)
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Provide the following minimum electrical accessories within each guest room.
• One fully accessible outlet in entry for housekeeping services.

• One outlet for each appliance (coffee maker, refrigerator, etc.); provide an additional
dedicated circuit if required for certain appliances.
• One outlet for each guestroom lamp. Coordinate with guest room and Interior Design.
• Provide sufficient outlets for FF&E, OS&E and guest use including outlets at desk /
work area and bedside for guest charging, where local code permits, one outlet is to
be universal for guest use. Provide a minimum of one duplex outlet on each side of
the bed for guest charging, and include at least two 3.0A USB plugs.
• Provide Qi wireless mobile phone charging pad at desk.
• Provide one GFI outlet adjacent to the bathroom sink.
3E.5.3 Guestroom Control
Each guestroom will be provided with a guestroom management system comprising room
control unit, door contact and PIR sensor as a minimum, key card holders are not
recomended. Electrical supplies will be provided under two classifications:
• Permanent - Always On
• Requested – On when occupied
Guestroom
Control Unit
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DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Final circuits within the guest rooms are classified according to two operating scenarios
defined as follows:
• "Permanent" – “Always On”

- TV plugs.
- Client bedside plugs.
- Client desk plugs.
- Minibar plug.
- AC electrical supply.
• "Requested" – “When Occupied”
- Bedroom/corridor lighting circuit.
- Bathroom lighting circuit.
- WC lighting circuit.
- Small reading lamps circuit.
- Dressing lighting circuit.
- Standing lamp plug.
- Desk lamp plug.
- Bathroom plugs.
- Kettle plug.
- Coffee machine plug (option).
- Terrace lighting circuit (option).
3E.6 Accessories / Outlets

The design shall be afforded with the accessories in accordance with the following outline
information.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
All accessories finishes shall be provided to match that as specified by Interior
Designer for the respective areas.
• Function / Meeting Rooms
- A maximum of two outlets per 20 amp circuit, located for convenience every 8m
along the wall.
- For large function rooms provide a 200A (dependant on dimensions), 3 phase
disconnect with pin and sleeve cable receptacle (company switch).
- For function/meeting room salons allow one 60A, 3 phase outlet. These shall be
located in adjacent electric cupboards, storage rooms or BOH corridors.
- Dedicated circuits shall be provided, spaced at 10m layouts.
- Meeting rooms shall have coordinated floor sockets, wall mounted and ceiling
void circuits for AV/Data/Comms systems.
• Public Areas
- Socket outlets located at lamp and for cleaning at 8m radius.
- Provide Qi wireless charging pads shall be provided within the following public
areas, locations to be reviewed and agreed with interior designer.
- Provide a minimum of one duplex outlet with integrated 3.0A USB outlets to
each seating booth for guest charging.
• Administration Areas:
- Maximum of five outlets per circuit, located at desks and work areas for
electronic equipment, convenience and lamps.
• Guest Corridors:
- Maximum of 6 outlets per circuit, located every 15m along corridor walls.
• Plant Equipment Areas:
- Locate socket outlet within 8m of mechanical equipment in mechanical rooms
and on roofs.
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• Exterior of Building:
- GFI outlets are to be located around the building in landscaped areas in the
vicinity of final exit doors.
• GFI Protected Outlets:
- Provide GFI protection as required by code and at locations near water
including, but not limited to: Within 1.5 m (5 ft.) of sinks and lavatories, Guest
bathrooms, Employee shower areas, Outlets for portable appliances in kitchen
areas, Exterior locations, Pool areas and any Laundry rooms.
All switches and accessories to be Commercial grade rocker type switches in
guestrooms and where visible to guests. Toggle type switches in BOH areas.
3E.7 Electric Vehicle Charging

Where properties are provided with onsite car parking facilities, electric vehicle charging
points must be provided.
Vehicle charging points must be of the ‘fast-charge’ type designed to charge a vehicle rapidly
capable of providing 80% of capacity charged less than 30 minutes.
Design team to consider partnering with operator of countrywide network for electric vehicle
charging.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Vehicle charging points to incorporate the following characteristics:
Mechanical and environmental features
• Degree of protection: IP54 (except cord sets)
• Degree of mechanical protection: IK10
• Working temperature: -30°C / +50°C
Power supply network and charging mode
• Power supply: 400 V AC (+10/-15%), 3Ph, 50-60 Hz
Direct current charging station
• Charging in mode 4 (IEC 61851-23)
• CHAdeMO type connector
• Combo 2 type connector
• Charging voltage/current: 500 V DC / 125 A - 485 V DC with CHAdeMO connector
• Electrical protective devices integrated in the charging station
• Cable length: 4 m
Alternating current charging station
• Charging in mode 3 (IEC 61851-22)
• Charging voltage/current: 400 V AC / 63 A AC
• Electrical protective devices integrated in the charging station
• Cable length: 4.4 m
User dialogue and data
• Backlit LCD graphic screen (2 lines)
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• 4 sensitive touch buttons
• 3 twin-coloured LED status indicators
• CPU card (with RFID)
• Contactless reader
Manufacturers: Conform to the performance criteria listed in this document; verified
by the project engineer.
• Schneider Electric
• EV Box
• Rolec
• Pod Point
• ElecTrek
• ChargedEV
Where alternate manufacturers are to be considered for availability, the accepted
manufacturers noted above provide a benchmark for quality and reliability.
supporting information must be submitted to Accor Design and Technical Services
Department for approval.
3E.8 Secondary and Generator Life Safety Emergency Supplies

3E.8.1 Performance objectives
Secondary and Generator supplies provide life safety and standby electrical power to the
Hotel for selected systems during emergency situations and periods of loss of the normal
incoming electricity supply.
The provision and suitability of secondary and generator standby and life safety supplies are
to be determined on a property-by-property basis considering location, reliability of power
supply and operational system requirements.
A replacement generator must be provided if the local electrical network is unreliable; in

other words, if there are likely to be long and/or frequent power cuts. A local power outage
study must be undertaken. The developers engineering team are responsible for contacting
the network grid for reliability studies.
The table below provides examples of supplies defined as requiring life safety power supplies
and those defined as requiring back-up operational power supplies more detail is provided in
each of the cases below.
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Life Safety Essential Power Supply Back-Up Operational Power Supply
Food Production Kitchen:
• Walk-in fridges and freezers

Electric fire pump and jockey pump.
• Kitchen power outlets
• Cooking equipment
Smoke Control System including:
• Control panels
• Exhaust fans Building automation system (BAS)
• Stair and lift pressurization fans
• Type 1 grease hoods
Heating and hot water plant (region

Fire-fighting lift and lift motor room air dependent)
conditioning
Cooling plant (region dependent)
Domestic hot and cold water treatment and

distribution plant
Fire Alarm System
Sewage ejectors and sump pumps
Systems and workstations:
• Telephone. IDF power, PBX, Security,

VSS, Call Accounting, Toom booking
system
Emergency Lighting including:
• Server and comms room HVAC
• Exit signs
• Escape routes and stairwells Basic property operations critical power:
• Exterior exit door signage
• Porte Cochere
• Public stairs and steps
• Front desk & outlets for equipment
• Central security and control room
• Employee dinning
• Engineering
• Housekeeping
• Security and CCTV
While life safety supplies are deemed essential and therefore must be supplied by emergency
power supply, operational system requirements are dependent on location, reliability of
power supply and needs of property.
The table below provides an overview of suitability of secondary supplies and generator
requirement to assist in determining essential and back-up power supply arrangements.
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Outline Emergency Power Configuration
Unreliable Power Supply Reliable Power Supply
Power cut lasts longer than 60 minutes Power cut lasts less than 60 minutes
and occurs more than 6 times per year and occurs less than 6 times per year
2 independent
Yes No Yes No
supplies
Case 1
Provides life safety ✓
only
Case 2
Provides life safety
✓ ✓
& essential
operational systems.
Case 3
Provides life safety
✓
and 100% identified
hotel load
Case 1: Emergency and fire life safety generator taking into account a minimal
recovery of rescued systems.
• All fire and life safety equipment as described above.

Plus
• IT and telephone systems.
• Computer front desk in lobby, payment system, …
• 50% public Lighting and 30% corridors lighting.
• Sump pumps and sewer lift stations.
• Refrigerated and chilled storage in the kitchen.
• Car park entry, exit barrier systems, and others.
• Flatworks dryer-ironer motor only (in the laundry).
Case 2: Emergency generator + a BACK-UP generator recovery partially the hotel

power load with the equipment listed below (emergency and back-up needs can be
supply by a common generator):
EMERGENCY GENERATOR
• All fire equipment describes above.
BACK-UP GENERATOR
• IT and telephone systems.
• Computer front desk in lobby, payment system, …
• 50% public Lighting and 30% corridors lighting.
• Back office lighting.
• Sump pumps and sewer lift stations.
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• Plumbing suppressors and circulating pumps.
• All lifts and automatic doors.
• Refrigerated and chilled storage in the kitchen.
• Car park entry, exit barrier systems, and others.
• Flatworks dryer-ironer motor only (in the laundry).
Case 3: Emergency generator + a BACK-UP generator recovery 100% of the total

hotel power load (emergency and back-up needs can be supply by a common
generator).
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Design an emergency generator power system that provides life safety supplies and
stand-by power for the hotel's "emergency / life safety loads" in accordance with fire
and life safety requirements.
This must include first, but not be limited to fire and life safety systems including; one
passenger lift; smoke ventilation systems; fire hydrant pumps; sprinkler pumps; fire
detection and alarm system; emergency lighting ; water booster pump set.
The generator is to be sized with 25% spare capacity all connected via a UPS system.
A range of 12 hours of fuel calculated and based on 75% of the total load is to be
considered with easy fill top up capability. However this should be reconsidered if the
local electricity provider network is considered unreliable. A significant additional
duration of fuel should be considered.
1. Comply with applicable standards for design of electrical circuits and equipment to
automatically supply, distribute and control electricity for lighting and power when
normal incoming power is interrupted.
2. Provide back-up operational power for selected critical hotel loads that are
necessary for property operation in the event of loss of normal incoming power.
3. Obtain and review with Accor design team, a 2 year grid history showing frequency
and duration of power outages (regional request).
In geographical areas with electrical service reliability issues, provide generators with
the capacity to supply 100% of facility power requirements.
The generators must be of the synchronous type and be subject to the following
selection criteria:
• Voltage characteristics during starting, nominal operation overload operation and
load changes, in relation to power factor.
• Sudden loading and frequency behavior.
• Short circuit behavior.
• Short circuit characteristics of the generating set.
• Efficiency.
• Generator design and type of enclosure.
• Parallel operation behavior, maintenance.
The time between generator start up and assuming full load should not exceed more
than 10 seconds.
Back-up (Full) loads must be fed after emergency loads will be established in less than
60 seconds.
1. The generator should be Type 10 diesel engine driven generator(s) designed to
restore power to emergency loads within 10 seconds of loss of normal source and
rated to carry all connected loads continuously for the duration of the outage.
2. Provide with automatic controls and switches to start generator(s) upon loss of
normal source and connect to emergency and other loads requiring backup
operational power.
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3. Mounting: Comply with manufacturer’s mounting requirements to eliminate
vibration.
4. Access: Locate to limit access to authorized personnel only; with suitable
ventilation to meet the manufacturers guidelines.
5. If the generator is inside the building, the air inlets and outlets must be sound-
proofed. Refer to Acoustic criteria.
6. Cooling: Provide engine cooling system with unit or remote mounted radiator.
Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS): Provide separate transfer switches and wiring
systems for emergency and back-up operational loads per NEC.
• Standby power
Emergency Electrical System Distribution: Provide standby power for the following:
1. Standby Power Load: Emergency systems and loads as defined and required by
codes and governing authorities including but not limited to egress and stairwell
lighting, fire protection equipment, elevators, and public address
2. Backup Operational Power Load: Systems and loads not classified as emergency or
life safety but required to maintain the safety and security of the property. Such
loads may include heating systems in cold climates, food preparation, food
refrigeration, sump pumps.
3. Emergency Lighting: Design and provide with a control system having the
capability to turn on selected lighting to predetermined levels (without central or
distributed intelligence) for emergency egress within public spaces, guestroom
corridors, occupied areas, back-of-house, etc., and in exit access corridors, stairs
and at exterior of exit discharge.
3E.9 Life safety distribution board

This equipment is intended to feed energy and life safety equipment. It is fed from the
generator or through UPS Systems. It allows a normal / emergency segregation and
reinforces the continuity of service for safety equipment. See the list in chapter "generator".
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Upon the loss of normal input power, a panel operating from an emergency feed must
immediately turn all circuits within that panel to full-on condition when emergency
input power is present.
The generator and UPS system must be capable of operating under no load conditions.
A new switch board shall be provided within the life safety switch room.
Supplies to life safety systems shall be distributed from this panel (LSB). The panel
shall have outgoing circuits protected by fuses as shown on the schematic drawings
The panel shall be form 4 type 2 Construction, floor standing.
Supply and install automatic transfer switch (ATS) units to the life safety equipment;
the supplies and equipment shall be installed local to the equipment in accordance
with firefighting requirements.
Labels for life safety loads shall be labelled in white on a red background.
A connection shall be installed from the main panel board to the generator life safety
panel; Phase voltage relay equipment shall be installed.
All secondary life safety supplies shall be installed in an alternative riser from the main
supplies to ensure compliance with firefighting requirements.
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3E.10 Uninterruptible power switch (ups)
The uninterruptible power switch must ensure continuity of operation for critical electrical
systems of the hotel. This allows data systems to function without interruption before the
alternative (generator) power supply is energized.
Uninterruptible Power Source (UPS): Sealed units supplied with integral controls to override
momentary power dips or losses.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
A UPS system shall be provided to serve headend equipment for CCTV, Security and
Building Management Systems, PABX, all servers in the main server room, the
intermediate distribution frames (IDF) throughout the property and computers in the
back office and reception desks.
UPS sockets must be non-standard pattern to prevent accidental loads being plugged-
in.
The system shall utilize solid state technology and be complete with integral battery
system to achieve the following performance;
• A minimum of 15 min battery autonomy, with back-up generator.

• A minimum of 60 min battery autonomy, without back-up generator supplies.
• Voltage +/-2%.
Emergency Lighting: Design and provide an engineered system with controls capable
of turning on selected lighting sources. This should be to predetermined levels for
emergency egress within public spaces, guestroom corridors, occupied areas, back-of-
house, escape stairs and exterior exits all in accordance with local codes.
Either a battery/UPS integral system or central battery system can be installed.
3E.11 Lighting
3E.11.1 General Lighting
The goal is to provide a fully flexible high quality programmable lighting control and dimming
system to all public areas.
The selection of the light fittings in the public areas as well as guestrooms will be made by
an interior designer and/or a lighting designer.
The light sources must be LED having a high-efficiency output and good colour rendering
DESIGN DESCRIPTION
• Guest Corridors
Two systems must be provided:
• The first, comprising approximately 30% of the lighting points, must be left on
permanently.
• The other lighting points must be switched by a "special corridor" movement detector.
Lighting must be instant and connected with an adjustable timer to switch off after 20
minutes. The detector positions must be studied and defined in function of the corridor
characteristics.
• Lighting of bedroom corridors
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• The movement detectors must be especially designed for corridors according to the
finishes and shall generally be ceiling mounted passive IR type.
• Artificial illumination criteria
Lighting shall be designed to satisfy the requirements of the CIBSE Code for Lighting
2012, CIBSE / ASHRAE, BS: EN 1838 for emergency lighting.
3E.11.2 Miscellaneous lighting (pending the project)
All lights must be LED light sources.

• The light must be replaceable.
• The colour rendering must be in accordance with the specifications for the
guestrooms and defined by the lighting designer for the public areas.
• Facade lighting should be high efficiency with more than 50 lumens/watt and low UV
emissions to reduce light pollution.
All lighting in public areas shall be coordinated with the interior design team.
Guestroom Maintained Illumination Level
Bedroom 400 lux for desktop
250 lux for headboard reading
Bathroom 400 lux at 60cm for mirror
Guestrooms floor corridor and Maintained Illumination Level

lifts
General lighting in guest rooms 100 lux
Guestroom door 150 lux
Lift landings and staircases 150 lux
Lift car 80 lux
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Public Areas Maintained Illumination Level
General lighting in the lobby 200 lux
Front desk 400 lux
General lighting in breakfast rooms, 200 lux

restaurants and bars
Bar counters 300 lux
Self-service buffets 300 lux
General lighting in meeting rooms 300 lux – general level
General lighting in Public restrooms 200 lux – general level
General lighting on the restaurant 100 lux – general level

terrace
General lighting in the covered car 100 lux – general level
park
General lighting in the outside car 50 lux – general level
park
Gym 400 lux maintained average – with S/S
dimmable
Lounge 300 lux maintained average – with S/S
dimmable
Toilets 200 lux average floor level
Stairs(at tread level) 150 lux average floor level
Corridors 100 lux average
Plantrooms 200 lux average (FFL)
Back Office Areas Maintained Illumination Level
General lighting in the offices 400 lux – at the working plane
General lighting in the kitchens 500 lux – at the working plane
General lighting in staff areas 150 lux – general level
General lighting in the plant rooms 200 lux – general level
3E.11.3 Emergency lighting
Emergency lighting must be supplied either from the building life safety power supply or
fittings incorporating integral batteries. The emergency lighting will be supplied from the
emergency boards. A separation of circuits will be implemented. Refer also to chapter
“Emergency distribution board”.
• Illumination levels must be field-programmable to meet local code requirements for

emergency power conditions. Such options include, but are not limited to, providing a
constant minimal light level for emergency circuits during normal operation or
providing full function dimming under emergency power.
• They must be equipped with a test switch function with status indicator to simulate a
phase failure and a phase status indicator.
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Emergency Lighting Maintained Illumination Level
Emergency Lighting 1 lux minimum on escape routes

Plantrooms 15 lux
Fire Services 5 lux
3E.11.4 External lighting to externals walls, signs and car park
They must be controlled automatically by a light-sensitive photo-electric cell and

electric/BMS time-clock (in series), with manual over-ride (auto/off/on).
They must include:
• Roof-top and approached sign.

• Entrance canopy sign.
• External wall floodlights.
• Car park entrance totem sign.
• Fireman's switch to cut off all signs and external lighting.
• Etc.
Area Maintained Illumination Level
Footpaths 20 Lux
Covered Walkways 20 Lux
Building perimeter security lighting - 10 Lux

(in 2m zone)
Car Park (Covered) 75 (150 lux at ramps, corners and

intersections)
Carpark (External) 20 Lux
3e.12 Lighting Controls & Switching

Typically lighting shall have the following control philosophy.
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Back-of-House: Offices and Storage Rooms local occupancy sensor. Provide offices
with override switch.
Corridors: Local switching (non-emergency lights only).
Plant Rooms: Local switch (no occupancy sensor).
Stairwells: Occupancy sensor to go from 100% to 50% when unoccupied.
Public Toilets & Gym: Switching with occupancy senor (30minute timer) to turn off
lights except one, plus local keyed switch
Public Areas: Lobby and Public Spaces shall have 4 scene programmable dimming
system with available time clock events.
Function & Meeting Rooms: shall have 4 scene programmable dimming control with
individual zone control and vacancy sensor. If motorized shades are included they
must integrate with lighting controls in the space.
External Areas: Site and Car Parking: Photocell connected to BAS.
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Typical Function Room Lighting Control Locations
Typical Board & Meeting Room Lighting Control Locations
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3E.13 Distribution Cabling and Busbars
DESIGN DESCRIPTION
Cabling
The insulation to power cables or other cables installed in plant room must be in
elastomer (cross-linked polyethylene).
• The insulation of small power cables shall be low smoke halogen free.
• The power and control cables shall be labelled at all relevant location.
• The main distribution cables must not be run through high fire risk zone. If this is
unavoidable, they must be run in two-hour fire-resisting conduit.
In undecorated zones, all the cables must be installed:
• On cable trays (when the quantity justifies their use) hot-galvanised or made from
stainless steel wire with 25% spare capacity.
• In conduit or trunking (when there are few cables),
• It must be forbidden to lay cables directly in false ceilings or attached with collars.
In decorated zones, the cables must be:
• Chased into slabs, ceilings or partitions.
• Run in decorative skirting ducts or trunking.
Chasing into the partitions between bedrooms must be forbidden in order to avoid a
reduction in sound insulation; cables must be run in skirting ducts.
Busbar
Busbar distribution networks only permitted for main vertical and horizontal
distribution only and must be supplied from a single manufacture, mix-and-match
busbar components is not permitted. Busbar networks to meet the following base
requirements:
• All conductors to be copper, either busbar of cable cores. Aluminium conductors
are not permitted.
• End feed units and tap-offs to be compatible with main distribution system.
• Busbars to be sized for fully assessed load demand with 20% spare capacity.
• Fixings and jointing methodology to be strictly in accordance with manufacturers
recommendations.
• Any damaged, cracked/dented sections must be removed and replaced.
General
In plant rooms the cables and conductors must be provided with mechanical
protection.
Junction boxes must be accessible for maintenance purposes.
Cables supplying emergency installations must be fire-resistant and in compliance with
life safety section (above).
All cable calculations (in particular power tables, cable sizing and protection selection)
must be by propriety software, such as CANECO, ETAP or equal in accordance with
local regulations.
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3E.14 Earthing and bonding
To provide an earthing and bonding system to reduce life risk from electric shock, by limiting
the potential of current carrying conductors forming part of the system and, non-current
carrying metal work associated with equipment, apparatus and appliances.
The supply system earthing must include requirements for the multiple earthing of Low
Voltage (LV) systems and for the use of Protective Multiple Earthing (PME).
DESIGN COMPLIANCE
Low voltage systems’ earthing requirements must comply with the following:
• Install a TN-C-S system where the neutral and protective functions are combined
in a single conductor but only in one part of the system.
• TN- C must apply from the Low Voltage General Board (LVGB) to feed power loads
and panel boards (3 phases + PEN).
• TN-S must apply to feed lighting, sockets and small power loads (3 phases + N +
PE).
• This type of distribution commonly called protective multiple earthing is TN-C, the
arrangement in the installation being TN-S. This arrangement is the ACCOR group
International preference.
• A main earth bar must be inside the electrical switch room connected to the
general earth.
• The general earthing resistance must be less than 2 ohms.
• Separate earth cables as required to be run to special equipment with a minimal
section of 16mm².
3E.15 Lightning protection

A risk analysis must be undertaken to determine the need for a lightning protection system.
If deemed necessary, the hotel structure must be equipped with a lightning protection
network in accordance with BS EN/IEC 62 305-1 (62 305-2 for Risk Management).
In non-existence of a risk analysis, the lightning protection must be installed.
The system must be fully tested in accordance with BS EN/IEC 62 305-1. Subject to an
agreement with the regional electricity Supply Company, the lightning protection system
must be cross-bonded to the main system’s earth disconnection bar.
This package forms part of the electrical package, and the electrical contractor must appoint
a specialist to undertake the design and installation of this aspect of the works.
3E.16 Acoustics
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ACOUSTIC COMFORT
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4A Acoustic Comfort
Design Criteria:
situations.
Codes & Standards:

4A.1 Bedrooms and Associated Areas (Including Corridors)

Protection against external noise
• Airborne sound insulation.

• Structure-borne noise.
Protection against internal noise

• Solid-borne noise level (impacts, rolling, sliding, etc…).
• Noise level from individual and collective equipment.
Acoustic correction
4A.2 Public Areas



• Structure-borne noise level (impacts, rolling, sliding, etc…).
Acoustic correction
4A.3 Hotel Staff Areas


Acoustic correction
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Economy Hotels
Area Specifications
Tolerances
Location
Function Source of noise where &

heard comments
1.1 - Protection against noise from outside the hotel

During peak external noise periods, between
22:00 and 07:00, or for the full 24 hours if the
1.1.1 External spaces hotel is likely to have Guests sleeping between
Airborne (street, highway, 07:00 and 22:00 (airport, etc.) - measurements -3dB(A)
sound station, airport, dividing up into sections of 10':
+2dB(A)
insulation etc.) LA10 ≤ 30dB(A) and LA01 ≤ 35dB(A)
Bedroom from 07:00 to 22:00:
LA10 ≤ 35dB(A) and LA01 ≤ 40dB(A)
1.1.2 External spaces
Sound levels inside room during vibration
Structure- (underground,
generating events (train, underground, tramway
borne tramway, trains,
traffic, etc.):
sound industrial plant,
LAmax ≤ 28dB(A)
insulation etc.)
1.2 - Protection against noise from inside the hotel
Bedroom
DnTw+C ≥ 51dB
(adjacent and
+ no potential acoustic weak spots (e.g. sockets
non-adjacent,
incorporated into the separating wall between
horizontally and
bedrooms).
vertically)
Bedroom
DnTw+C ≥ 41dB
1.2.1 Corridor leading
Noise measurement point: corner of bed nearest
to bedrooms
1 - "Sleep" area: bedrooms
Airborne the bedroom entry door

-1.5dB
sound
Neighbouring
DnTw+C ≥ 51dB
insulation bathroom
Neighbouring
DnTw+C ≥ 51dB
bathroom
Bathroom
Corridor leading
DnTw+C ≥ 45dB
to bedrooms
DnTw+C ≥ 56dB
Meeting room Bedroom
Area Specifications
Tolerances
Location

heard comments
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DnTw+C ≥ 60dB
except if noisy events (musical entertainments,
etc.) are scheduled on the multipurpose room
programming, in which case the level of noise
Multipurpose
emitted in the room is assumed (in the absence
room
of other hypotheses, TBD) to be: Leq between
95 and 105dB(A) so the insulation will be:
DnTw + C ≥ 78dB
+ average of 125/250Hz ≥ 65dB
DnTw+C ≥ 56dB
except if the restaurant or bar is hosting noisy
events (musical entertainment, live matches,
etc.) in which case a realistic assumption is
made about the level of noise emitted; Leq
Restaurant, bar,
between x and y dB(A) ; the insulation will be
reception
calculated to ensure that the noise emitted does
not exceed the background noise by more
than 3dB(A)
in the bedroom;
the background noise level is defined as 21dB(A)
1.2.1 (ctd.)
Airborne DnTw+C ≥ 56dB
Bedroom -1.5dB
sound except if the premises are hosting noisy events
insulation (musical entertainment, karaoke, etc.)
in which case a realistic assumption is made
Premises about the level of noise emitted; Leq between x
occupied and y dB(A) ; the insulation will be calculated to
by "third party" ensure that the noise emitted does not exceed
the background noise by more than 3dB(A)
in the bedroom;
the background noise level is defined as
21dB(A).
Kitchen, bin
room, storage
and associated
movement DnTw+C ≥ 56dB
areas, laundry,
staff canteen
and cloakrooms
Area Specifications
Tolerances
1 - Location

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Fitness room N/A
Air conditioning
and ventilation
area, cold DnTw+C ≥ 56dB
rooms, LV and D (125-250Hz) ≥ 41dB
switchboard & + see § “Equipment noise levels”
transformer
room
1.2.1 (ctd.)
Airborne Chiller room,
Bedroom -1.5dB
boiler room, heat
sound
pump, power
DnTw+C ≥ 60dB
insulation generator
and D (125-250Hz) ≥ 45dB
(where outages
+ see § “Equipment noise levels”
are frequent),
elevator and lift
machinery
Indoor pool N/A
Indoor car park DnTw+C ≥ 60dB
Bedroom,
corridor to
L’nTw ≤ 50dB*
bedroom:
*also applies to bedroom entrance area + no
vertically and
ACCOR requirements for the bathroom floor
horizontally
adjacent
Restaurant, bar, L’nTw ≤ 35dB*

reception *if bedroom located above
Kitchen,
1.2.2
passageway
Structure
where goods and Bedroom +1dB
borne noise
laundry are
level
brought in from L’nTw ≤ 32dB*
the delivery *if bedroom located above
dock, storage
areas, bin room,
laundry area,
delivery dock
Premises
occupied by third L’nTw ≤ 35dB*
party (stores, *bedroom located above
shops, etc.)
Area Specifications
Tolerances
Location

heard comments
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Collective hotel
equipment: lifts
(machinery,
access door,
cabin guidance
system, etc.), ≤ 25dB(A) and NR20
boiler, automatic
door to car park
and lobby,
bedroom
technical ducts
1.2.3
Collective hotel
Noise level Bedroom
equipment: air
from the
conditioning and
hotel's +1.5dB
air handling
individual ≤ 22dB(A) and NR17 (A)
units, kitchen
and
exhaust, water
collective
circulation
equipment
pumps
Fitness room
≤ 22dB(A) and NR17
(treadmill, etc.)
Fan Coil Unit or

Low speed: Leq ≤ 28dB(A)
air handling
Medium speed: Leq ≤ 31dB(A)
terminal
Evacuation pipes
inside false Bedroom
LAmax ≤ 28dB(A)
ceilings in &
for the duration of the evacuation noise
bathroom & bathroom
bedroom
1.3 - Acoustic correction
At least 65% of the corridor ceiling surface
must be covered with a sound-absorbing
Corridor leading to bedrooms
material
with an aw ≥ 0.75
Specifications
Tolerances
Area where
Location
Function Source of noise &

heard
comments
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Meeting room,
During peak external noise periods,
multipurpose
for the full 24 hours - measurements
room, fitness
dividing up into sections of 10':
room, dry
LA10 ≤ 35dB(A)
2.1.1 External spaces treatment room
and LA01 ≤ 45dB(A)
Airborne (street, highway, (spa)
+2dB(A)
sound station, airport,
insulation etc.) Meeting break During peak external noise periods,
area, for the full 24 hours - measurements
restaurant, bar, dividing up into sections of 10':
reception, LA10 ≤ 40dB(A)
Indoor pool and LA01 ≤ 50dB(A)
If fixed partition:
Meeting rooms
DnTw+C ≥ 51dB
(including
If movable partition:
multipurpose) Meeting rooms
DnTw+C ≥ 45dB
(including
multipurpose)
Corridor leading to
meeting rooms, DnTw+C ≥ 43dB
break area
2.2.1
Airborne
Dry treatment room -1.5dB
sound N/A
(spa)
insulation
Dry treatment
Corridor leading to room (spa)
dry treatment N/A
rooms
Public toilet Meeting room DnTw+C ≥ 45dB
Public toilet Public toilet DnTw+C ≥ 40dB
Meeting rooms
Service areas such L’nTw ≤ 50dB (if applicable)
2.2.2 (including
as kitchens, storage
Structure - multipurpose)
areas, passageways +1dB
borne noise
for goods and
level Dry treatment N/A
laundry
room (spa)
2 - Public areas
2.2.3 Meeting rooms,

Noise level restaurant, bar, ≤ 35dB(A) and NR30
from the reception
All collective +1,5dB
hotel's Dry treatment
equipment N/A (A)
individual and room (spa)
collective
equipment Pool N/A
Specifications
Tolerances
Area where
Location

heard
comments
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2.2.3 (ctd.) Meeting rooms
Noise level and break LAmax ≤ 35dB(A)
from the areas, for the duration of the evacuation
Evacuation pipes +1,5dB
hotel's restaurant, bar, noise
inside false ceilings
individual and reception (A)
collective Dry treatment
N/A
equipment room (spa)
Reverberation time (s) at 500, 1000
& 2000Hz:0.6 ≤ RT ≤ 0.8
Restaurant, bar, meeting rooms for restaurant & multipurpose room:
(including multipurpose), meeting to avoid the "cocktail effect", the
break area, reception noise level inside the restaurant,
Acoustic during opening hours,
2 - Public areas
correction must be: LAeq (3’) ≤ 70dB(A)
Pool N/A

For the full 24 hours, during peak
3.1.1 External spaces Administrative external noise periods -
Airborne (street, highway, offices, staff measurements dividing up into -3dB(A)
sound station, airport, rest room and sections of 10':
+2dB(A)
insulation etc.) canteen LA10 ≤ 35dB(A)
and LA01 ≤ 40dB(A)
Administrative Administrative
3.2.1 N/A
offices offices
Airborne
sound -1.5dB
Administrative
insulation Corridor N/A
offices
Staff rest room

35dB(A) and NR30
and canteen
3.2.2
3 - Hotel Staff area
Noise level Administrative

from the 30dB(A) and NR25
All collective offices +1.5dB
hotel's
equipment
individual and (A)
collective Without extractor:
Kitchen: all
equipment 45dB(A) and NR40
areas, including
with extractor in operation:
washing area
55dB(A) and NR50
Specifications
Tolerances
Area where
3 - Location

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comments
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The entire ceiling surface of the area
in question must be covered with a
sound-absorbing material with an
Acoustic
Kitchen*, staff rest room and canteen aw ≥ 0.8
correction
* for the kitchen, the false ceiling
must be washable: see Kitchen
technical standard
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5
LIFTS
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5L Lifts for economic or budget hotels
5L.1 General
Design Criteria:
situations.
Codes & Standards:

System Design:
Design systems in accordance with EN Standards / CIBSE / ASHRAE /ISO and / or local code
and regulatory requirements.
In the wake of the 21st climate change conference and strengthened by the lessons drawn
– 2016 | 2020.
negative impacts.
5L.2 General Design Principles

The following paragraphs describe the requirements which lift installations must meet when
purchasing and/or adjusting. Lift installations are used for the purpose of vertical transport,
both on-and descending, of valid and disabled persons with/without bags, stretcher
transportation and freight transport.
5L.2.1 Design considerations
• Lift installations shall be designed for high efficiency, low maintenance, ease of
maintenance, and high level of safety;
• Lift installation shall be Located to provide a minimum impact to architecture and
interior finishes;
• Lift installations shall be suitable for the location in which installed;
• Lift installations shall support the internal transport of persons and goods and be
adequate for the capacity requirements;
• Lift installation must contribute to the desired comfort level of the hotels.
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5L.2.2 Program definition economic or budget hotels
In all cases, the hotel must be provided with:

• One or more ‘GUEST/SERVICE’ lifts serving all floors with bedrooms, public areas or
back of house area’s;
• Minimal one lift (serving all floors) should be suitable for a stretcher, preferable is that
minimal two lifts are suitable for a stretcher (in case if one of the lifts is not working).
• Specific lifts suitable for wheelchair users (Subject to requirement from traffic study,
stairlifts and platform lifts)
• Firefighting lift(s) (if required by law)
• Escalators (Subject to requirement from traffic study). Generally, only when large
meeting/conference areas are located on floors other than main entrance floor)
All lifts must be electrically operated. The use of hydraulic lifts is not recommended and may
be considered only when special conditions make this option inevitable.
5L.2.3 Guidelines for GUEST/Service’ lifts
In the economic or budget hotels the lifts available in the hotel will be combined for the
transportation of guests and staff. In case there are back of house areas, where public is not
allowed to come, the entrances should be blocked for the public and only be accessible with
a key card or a comparable facility.
A dual-access lift is recommended to enable

the linen (S) to avoid passing through the
public area (P) to the ground floor. This
principle enables many options:
A Separate service access to the ground floor
A+ Separate service access to the ground

floor and upper floors
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5L.2.4 Lift serving
Lift serving Description
Lifts must serve all bedroom floors, and should not be accessible directly from
bedrooms
outside or from the carpark levels
When meeting rooms and/or bars/restaurants are located above or below the front
public areas
desk level, they must be served by:
- a lift that is suitable for a stretcher and wheelchair users

The lift should stop at the front desk, access/street level and/or carpark
When the front desk is not located on the access/street level, lifts must be provided
front desk
to serve the reception level from the street entrance lobby. One of the
GUEST/SERVICE lifts may be used for this. This lift must be suitable for wheelchair
users.
When park located underground or on a level different from the entrance level, the
carparks
carpark must be served by one or more lifts.
This service will be provided by the combined lift , with a minimal nominal weight of
Linen and
1000kg. The entrances, where public is not allowed to come, should be blocked for
Room service the public and only be accessible with a key card or a comparable facility. Walls and
entrances of these lifts should be protected against trollies, by placing protection
bars.
Other service lifts may be required depending on the configuration of the building or
Other
when required by the traffic study or by local authorities (In particular when back of
services house areas - delivery area, kitchens and public areas - are split over several
levels).
Relay kitchen service

2nd relay kitchen service
Kitchen supply
Kitchen waste disposal
Where firefighting lifts are an obligation, special firefighting lifts will be installed
Firefighters
according the regulation of EN 81-20 and EN 81-50
For situations where there are no transport options with standard lifts, special lifts
Persons with
can be installed for the transport of people with impaired mobility. The standards EN
impaired 81-40 apply here.
mobility
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5L.2.5 Traffic calculation
It is essential to appoint a lift engineering expert/consultant to collaborate with the project

design team from the very beginning of the project to carry-out or check the pre-sizing and
final sizing and specifications of all vertical transportation systems including a traffic study.
The project manager must check that the traffic study results and proposed lift sizing and
specifications are compliant with the performance criteria from the Accorhotels selected hotel
brand, as specified in the Accorhotels Brand Construction Renovation Guidelines (and its
associated control checklist).
Traffic calculations should comply to national regulations and worldwide excepted guidelines
(e.g. CIBSE Guide D). The lift system must also be assessed by means of a simulation
model.
The results of the traffic calculation/simulations must show at least the following items:
• all parameters used for the specific lifts (e.g. speed, acceleration, jerk, door times and
delays at start and floor, etc.)
• all parameters used in the building (height of floors, users per floor, etc.)
• all parameters used by the users (mass, surface, capacity factor, (un-) loading times,
etc)
• all the starting points used for the calculations / simulations (traffic profile, duration of
simulation, etc)
•
The results of the traffic calculation must show at least the following data:
• Handling capacity (persons / 5-minutes and 12%-15%)
• Average round trip time
• Average waiting times (< 35 sec)
• Max waiting time (90% lower than 70 sec)
• Longest waiting times
• Average transit time
• Average time to destination
• Single floor flight time
It is possible that the project manager of Accor or the advisor can request further details.
Guest lifts levels served Guest/service lift
Figure 1 Typical lift diagram (Indicative only. To be adapted to suit the particulars of each project)
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5L.2.6 Design compliance
The installations must comply with all applicable European standards, legislation and
regulations, as well as all industry agreements that are current and / or customary at that
time.
The following European standards and guidelines are at least required:
• Lifts Directive 2014/33/EG
• EN 81-20: “Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Lifts for the
transport of persons and goods - Part 20: Passenger and goods passenger lifts”;
• EN 81-40: “Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Special lifts for
the transport of persons and goods - Part 40: Stairlifts and inclined lifting platforms
intended for persons with impaired mobility”
• EN 81-50: “Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Examinations and
tests Part 50: Design rules, calculations, examinations and tests of lift components”;
• EN 81-58: “Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Examination and
tests - Part 58: Landing doors fire resistance test”;
• EN 81-70: “Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Particular
applications for passenger and goods passenger lifts - Part 70: Accessibility to lifts for
persons including persons with disability”;
applications to passenger lifts and goods passenger lifts - Part 71: Vandal resistant
lifts”.
• EN 81-72:” Safety rules for the construction and installation of lifts - Particular
applications for passenger and goods passenger lifts - Part 72: Firefighters lifts”
applications for passenger and goods passenger lifts - Part 73: Behaviour of lifts in the
event of fire”;
• EN-115-1: “Safety of escalators and moving walks - Part 1: Construction and
installation”
• EMC-guideline (Electro Magnetise Compatibility) 2014/30/EU, EN 12015 and EN
12016.
• VDI 4707 “Lifts Energy efficiency”
• EN 50110 “Operation of electrical installations”;
• EN-ISO 14122, “Safety of machinery - Permanent means of access to machinery”;
• ISO 4190-1 “Lift (Elevator) installation - Part 1: Class I, II, III and VI lifts”;
• ISO 4190-2 “Lift (US: Elevators) installation - Part 2: Class IV lifts”;
• ISO 4190-3 “Passenger lift installations- Part 3: Service lifts class V”;
• ISO 4190-5 “Lift (Elevator) installation - Part 5: Control devices, signals and additional
fittings”;
• ISO 7465 Guide rails for lift cars and counterweights
• EN 13015 “Maintenance for lifts and escalators - Rules for maintenance instructions”;
Local standards and guidelines

• Fire safety regulations for public buildings and, where applicable, high buildings and
car parks.
• Electrical installation standards
• Bans on the use of asbestos and lead
• Preventive measures regarding the removal or containment of asbestos where a lift is
installed in an existing building.
• Acoustical Requirements
The contractor is considered familiar with all applicable standards, legislation and
regulations.
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5L.3 Functional Criteria
5L.3.1 General requirement for lift installations
The following functional requirements are set for the lift installation (s):
• The elevator installation must comply with the requirements of the ITS (International
Accessibility Symbol);
• Suitable for a minimum of 200,000 rides per year;
• Good quality and suitable for use in hotels;
• The technical availability of the lift installation must be at least 99.7%;
• The elevator installation must comply with the category "sober" (paragraph 3.5.1 and
3.5.2)
• If stainless steel is used, this should be of a high quality;
• The warranty period of the lift installation is at least 12 months;
• Flammability of the installation must meet the requirements of the EN 81-20 or
requirement of local authorities
• Transport capacity
- The nominal speed of a lift must be geared to the required capacity;
- The provider must demonstrate in writing, on the basis of the requested
transport capacity, why the lift installation has been chosen.
5L.3.2 Lifetime specific parts
• The technical lifespan of the frequency control must be 2,000,000 rides without
intermediate revision;
• All switching components to be used (relays, contactors, buttons, etc.) must also be
suitable for 2,000,000 rides (pursuant to IEC regulations)
• The lifespan of the drive/gearless must be at least 20 years or 4,000,000 rides;
• The lifespan of the traveling cables must be at least 15 years or 3,000,000 rides
without an interim revision or replacement;
• The lifespan of the wearing parts of the car and shaft doors must be at least 3,000,000
rides or 15 years
5L.3.3 Requirement for specific installations
5L.3.3.1 GUESTS/SERVICE LIFTS

It must be possible to transfer a person lying flat on a stretcher (wheeled stretcher and
folding handheld stretcher of the standard or customary size used in the country concerned)
from any bedroom or other room to the outside of the building. If this is not possible with
one lift other lifts must also be suitable for this purpose. It is preferable to make all elevator
installations suitable for stretcher use but for the economic or budget hotels it is only a
recommendation.
5L.3.3.2 GUESTS LIFTS

If all floors are accessible to guests and staff, additional lifts can be installed for capacity
reasons. The requirement for lifts to be accessible for stretchers does not apply. Of course,
there is a desire to maximize the size of the lift cage, because a large cage feel more
conformable, especially if you carry luggage.
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5L.3.3.3 SPECIFIC LIFTS SUITABLE FOR WHEELCHAIR USERS (STAIRLIFTS AND PLATFORM
LIFTS)
If it is necessary to make areas in the hotel accessible to people with impaired mobility,
special lifts, such as stair lifts and platform lifts, can be used. Conditions that are set are the
following:
• The lift must comply with EN 81-40;
• Installation must be maintained by an expert company
• If the installation is in walking path, it must be folded away in such a way that it does
not stand in the way of people passing by and not causing an unsafe situation.
5L.3.3.4 ESCALATOR
In exceptional circumstances, an escalator can be chosen. The escalator must meet at least
the following requirements:
• The escalator must comply with EN 115.
• Additional requirements can be set per hotel
5L.3.4 Service in event of fire
5L.3.4.1 GENERAL
The Fire Safety Consultant must:
• Comply with the AccorHotels requirements and the local requirements
• Work with local authorities to determine the strategies applicable in the event of a fire
alarm;
• Access by fire-fighters using either stairs or lifts (EN 81-72);
• Evacuation of wheelchair users and others with reduced mobility;
• Conditions where evacuation by lift of wheelchair users and others with reduced
mobility is possible;
• Specify the resulting architectural, safety and technical requirements:
• priority lifts
• lift safety
• lift landings providing refuges
• direct safe exits at ground floor level
• Define the procedures to be applied in order to automate lift operation in the event of
fire alarm and backup power source operation:
• Safety-enabled lifts used for evacuation and/or fire-fighter access
• Other passenger and service lifts then return automatically to the main level and stop
there with doors open
5L.3.4.2 LIFT SAFETY IN EVENT OF FIRE

The safety of lifts and lift shafts in the event of fire must meet a series of target
requirements:
• prevent smoke spreading between upper floors via lift shafts
• protect the operation of priority lifts remaining in service in accordance with the
predetermined strategy
• ensure the safety of people waiting on landings and using the priority lifts
The master plan prepared by the fire safety consultant must specify the appropriate
measures to be taken depending on staff numbers, the number of upper floors and the
predetermined strategy, highlighting those measures that apply to:
• all hotel lifts (including service lifts)
• the priority lifts used for evacuation and/or fire-fighter access
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Depending on the circumstances, these measures are but not limited to:
a) The confinement of lift shafts by means reinforced concrete walls or by double walls
containing thermal insulation to prevent the inside of the shaft reaching excessive
temperatures N.B.: A double wall may also be required to provide acoustic protection for
bedrooms as part of preventing lift-induced noise and/or vibration
b) E30 firebreak landing doors (or higher specification in certain circumstances)
c) Lift landings isolated from upper floor corridors or the hotel lobby by means of fire-break
walls and doors.
d) Provision of priority lift landings to act as refuges whilst waiting for the lift: safety lighting,
intercom or emergency phone, signage and instructions
e) Ground floor level exit direct to the outside of the building or protected corridor (the exit
route must not be affected by a fire at ground floor level)
f) Pressurization of lift shafts
g) Pressurization of lift landings
h) Drainage gutter for landings (to collect water from sprinkler systems)
i) Emergency electrical power supply
j) Backup power supply in the event of a mains power cut (generator set or other)
k) Priority lift call for use by fire-fighters
l) Priority “operator” control in lift cars
m) “Non-stop” device to prevent the lift car stopping at the floor on fire
n) Lift shaft fire detection system
o) Sprinklers
p) Fire-fighter intercoms (lift car / machinery / landings)
The measures adopted must be selected, complemented and specified on the basis of the
characteristics specific to the building (especially its height), all applicable standards and the
local authority recommendations.
5L.3.5 Acoustic comfort
Acoustic in a hotel is key because “noise” is the most regular type of guest complain
The location of lift shafts and their associated building design requirements and technical
services equipment must comply with the acoustic requirements in paragraph 5L.3.5.1. and
5L.3.5.2., which applies specifically to comfortable sound levels in hotel bedrooms.
Where necessary, and depending on the location of lift shafts (these provisions are obligatory
where the shafts are contiguous with bedrooms or public areas), suitable provisions must be
made in terms of building design: double wall containing acoustic insulation, acoustic
insulation lining of partition walls, etc.
The noise levels generated by the operation of lifts and landing doors must not exceed the
values of the acoustic requirements in paragraph 5L.3.5.1. and 5L.3.5.2. (Sober)
Variable speed doors are mandatory.
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Vibration prevention systems must also be fitted to avoid the transmission of noise through
the structure of the building.
5L.3.5.1 VALUES AND CLASSES FOR THE COMFORT ASPECT SOUND (RESPONSIBILITY OF
LIFT CONTRACTOR)
Comfort quality Nominal speed Sound in car Sound in shaft Sound in

m/s dB(A) dB(A) machine room
dB(A)
Sober V<2.5 <55 <62 <79
2,5<V<5 <57 <64 <81
V>5 <59 <66 <83
Good/ standard V<2.5 <52 <58 <77
2,5<V<5 <54 <60 <79
V>5 <56 <62 <81
Excellent V<2.5 <48 <55 <75
2,5<V<5 <50 <57 <77
V>5 <52 <59 <79
Sound of the ventilator as the lift stand still may not be above 40 dB(A)
5L.3.5.2 VALUES AND CLASSES FOR THE COMFORT ASPECT SOUND (RESPONSIBILITY FOR
THE STRUCTURAL CONTRACTOR)
Comfort quality Nominal Sound at the Sound landing Sound bedrooms

speed lobby floor dB(A)
m/s dB(A) dB(A)
Sober V<2.5 <55 <50 <35
2,5<V<5 <57 <51
V>5 <59 <52
Good/ standard V<2.5 <53 <48 <35
2,5<V<5 <54 <49

V>5 <55 <50
Excellent V<2.5 <50 <45 <30
2,5<V<5 <52 <47
V>5 <53 <48
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5L.3.6 Access safety protocol
a) Access to bedrooms
Access to bedroom floors from the front desk requires the use of a bedroom key card or
staff pass key.
The return journey to the front desk level is subject to no access control.
b) Access to the hotel car park

In all cases:
Access to the parking level requires the use of a parking ticket or staff pass key. Where
the car park is accessed from outside, this access control point may be located in the lift
or on the landing door.
Access from the car park to the hotel lobby is not controlled in the lift, but on the door
leading to the car park level landing.
Exit from the car park to the exterior of the hotel is not controlled
Where the car park lift serves all the upper floors (this affects existing buildings in the
main):
Access control is located on the bedroom levels (§a) above)
c) Access to the front desk when located on upper level

Where the entrance lobby lift (at ground floor level) serves only the front desk lobby:
Use of the lift from the entrance lobby is not suspended at night or in special
circumstances, although access to the entrance lobby from outside the hotel may
be controlled from the front desk.
Where the entrance lobby lift serves all upper floors:
Access control is provided for the bedroom levels (§a) above) - When travelling
downwards, the lift always stops at the front desk level, and it is not possible to
proceed to the exit until the landing down button is pressed. - An interconnection
to the fire safety system and a priority emergency call to the fire service meet
the necessary safety conditions in the event of alarm.
d) Service access
On the bedroom levels, access to the service lift requires the use of the staff pass key to
open the doors between the corridor and the upper floor landings
At the general services level, service lifts open into a service area, but a control point
may be necessary where the landing is accessible to the public or to third parties (an
external door opening onto a delivery bay).
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5L.3.7 Video protection
Video protection cameras may be installed on the front desk level landing or on all landings
and/or in lift cars. These installation options must be specified in the hotel program on the
basis of a site threat evaluation. Notices pointing out the presence of these cameras must be
displayed where required by local legislation.
5L.3.8 Vandalism
The standard lift installations in all AccorHotels shall meet the requirements of the EN 81.71,
category 1. Only if sever acts of vandalism is expected in the hotel category 2 shall be
applied.
• category 1 – lift designed to meet the basic recommendations and the additional
recommendations for protecting the installation against moderate acts of vandalism
(Appendix A of the standard)
• category 2 – lift designed to meet the basic recommendations and the additional
recommendations for protecting the installation against severe acts of vandalism (see
Appendix A of the standard)
Focus for vandalism is for the following items
• Landing and car doors
• Car interior
• Lighting (in car and for landings)
5L.3.9 Sustainability
For sustainability, Accor requires:

• Delivery of an energy-efficient frequency control. The offer must indicate the energy-
consumption of the installation on the basis of 200,000 trips per year and an
explanation how this is measured/determined.
• Regenerative drive
• Stand-by mode for the control unit and the frequency control.
• LED lighting and a standby function in the car.
5L.3.10 Availability of parts and software
All parts must be freely available on the market and freely programmable and must not be
restricted by any form of blocking. Any tools and/or special tools / tools / access software
are included in the delivery.
5L.3.11 Project documentation
Project documentation is drawn up and presented to AccorHotels for approval

The project documentation consists at least of the following:
• Installation drawings of the installation (s)
• Calculations among other; forces that are passed on to the structural structures such
as shaft walls and shaft well, electrical power during operation, electric cables and
fuses (type and size).
• Overview drawings of the installation
• Overview drawings of the car interior
• Drawings of control panels and signalling (car and shaft accesses)
• (Electrical and hydraulic) schedules
• Project planning
• User and maintenance manuals (in local language)
• Energy calculations/labels/certificates
• Traffic calculations
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• EC declaration of conformity
The project documentation must also be delivered digitally. The format of the files is an open
and editable format and is adjusted in close consultation. Drawings and diagrams may be
supplied in PDF format.
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5L.4 Technical Requirements
The following technical requirements are set for the lift installation(s):
5L.4.1 Car and car entrance
5L.4.1.1 DIMENSIONS
The requirements regarding the dimensions of the lifts Trolley and accesses are as follows:
• Car should be suitable for a stretcher;
• Internal car height 2,500 mm (minimum);
• Preferable nominal weight: 1000 kg (minimum);
• Preferable minimum capacity: 13 Persons;
• Free access width 900mm (minimum)
• Free access height: 2,300 mm (minimum).
5L.4.1.2 CAR-ACCESS
• Door times adjustable;
• Capacity at least 200 door movements per hour;
• Sensor List 2D or 3D sensor list fixed mounting to the doorframe and door-wing.
Distance range 3D sensor adjustable between 0 and 1m for shaft-access.
5L.4.1.3 SIGNALLING AND OPERATION

The lifts must be equipped with:
• All tableaux and control panels shall be stainless steel-design and must be coordinated
with the Interior designer;
• Door close button in the car;
• Remote alarm system (EN 81-28) freely programmable/adjustable with GSM module.
• Out of order switch (by means of a key switch to be defined) in the car tableau;
• Push buttons in accordance with EN 81-70 (accessibility);
• All pushbuttons vandal resistant according to EN 81-71(vandalism);
• Push buttons tableaux mounted in a closed box.
• Prominent ground floor button
• Above or to one side of each landing door: 2 illuminated arrows accompanied by an
audible signal differentiating between the arrival of a car that is travelling upwards and
one that is travelling downwards
• Position indicator inside the car
5L.4.1.4 AESTHETICS
• Stainless steel entrances, cage walls and cage ceiling and must be coordinated with
the Interior designer;
• A stainless-steel handrail on all walls, easy to replace from Inside the car;
• Handrails should not be in the projection of door openings;
• A mirror on the back wall, half car high and must be coordinated with the Interior
designer. This is only applied to a one-sided-entry installation where the rear wall of
the cage is not carried out in glass. If a mirror is applied, it must comply with the
following requirements:
- Clear version;
- The dimensions of the mirror must be such that wheelchair users use the mirror to
ride backwards out of the car;
• Car ceiling with integrated LED lighting;
- Implementation in consultation with Accor Hotels;
- Light output at least 100 Lux, measured on the control panel and 1 meter above
floor and 150 lux on landings;
- The possibility for automatically on- and off switch. Switch-off time adjustable;
- Vandal proof version;
- Replacement of the lighting should be easy to perform by the hotels own personal
from the inside of the car (be removable only with special tools);
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• If the lift is used as a service lift, the car must be fitted with stainless steel walls with
waffle structure and wooden bumpers (protection against roll containers and trollies).
• The cage must still be suitable for the transport of disabled passengers (EN 81-70);
• Walls with easy to replace panels from the inside of the car. Material shall be vandal
resistant and easy to clean and must be coordinated with the Interior designer.
• Materials in the car must be flame-resistant (Class C of EN 13501-1);
• Emergency lighting:
- Integrated in the control panel;
- Operating time at least 1 hour. (Only when an emergency generator is installed the
operating time can be 15 minutes);
- Light output at least 10 Lux, measured at floor level in the middle of the cage;
• Landing doors that contrast with landing walls;
• Construction car-doors vandal resistant. (meets EN 81-71).
• Induction loop for hearing-impaired users
• No use of materials likely to trigger an allergic reaction
• Silent, timer-controlled fan to provide lift car ventilation
• Determining the floor cover in consultation with the hotel management,
Non-slip floor (R 10).
5L.4.2 Landing doors
5L.4.2.1 DIMENSIONS
• Free access width: 900 mm (minimal)
• Free access height: 2.300 mm (minimal)
5L.4.2.2 SIGNALLING AND OPERATION

• Out of order signal on all floors (option);
• Position indicators on all floors (option).
5L.4.2.3 AESTHETICS
• Construction hall doors vandal resistant. (meets EN 81-71);
• Fire resistance for at least 60 min, with certificate (EN 81-58)
• Coordinated with the Interior Designer
5L.4.3 Shaft fronts
Stainless steel version with straight mounting;

The shaft fronts cannot be prefabricated and must be measured on site;
Plate material must be fitted with vibrations material on the shaft side;
If fire-resistant shaft doors are required, the shaft fronts must have an equivalent fire
resistance.
5L.4.4 Shaft
5L.4.4.1 GENERAL
The following requirements apply:
• Insertion of shaft lighting, switchable in the engine room and the pit;
• Effective and easy-to-place oil collecting trays for the guides rails
5L.4.4.2 VENTILATION/HEATING
• In the event that the temperature in the upper section of the lift shaft exceeds 40°C, a
control system must trigger the lift ‘start inhibit’ function
• The upper section of the lift shaft must be ventilated to the outside with grilles. The
preferred configuration includes 2 grilles on opposite walls, supplemented or replaced
(depending on climate or shaft location) with:
- Thermostatically controlled mechanical ventilation
- Cooling by means of a “split system” or alternative solution (only where the climate
makes that the ventilation system may not be sufficient to keep the temperature
below 40°C)
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5L.4.4.3 CONTROLLED VENTILATION
• In this system, a controlled ventilation system has to be installed at the top of the lift
shafts to save energy and guarantee the level of air permeability requested for LEB
(Low Energy Buildings).
• The ventilation is monitored:
- 5 minutes per hour when the lift motion is detected
- When the temperature exceeds 30°C in the upper part of the shaft
- When people are trapped in the car
- When maintenance technician is working in the shaft
• Smoke extraction through the controlled ventilation is possible as the smoke detection
system is linked to the ventilation system.
• Security of the system in the event of a power failure the following is required:
- In case of power failure, the system must immediately open the damper.
- The engine must not need an electrical power to open the damper
5L.4.4.4 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GLASS SHAFTS

The following requirements apply to the contractor:
• All Lift technical parts that are in sight must be finished in a RAL colour to be defined
by the Interior Designer;
• The desirability of glass access doors is to determine at project level in consultation;
• Steel parts (in sight) in glass shafts such as cable trays, guide rails, frames, car walls,
counterweight must be finished in RAL colour to be determined by the client;
• If a glass shaft with steel constructions is applicable, plastic electric cable trays must
be used for the construction of the tray system. The plastic electric cable trays must
be attached to one of the vertical steel profiles of the shaft. If possible, Tray system in
the shaft must be carried through one of the vertical profiles. The colour of the trays
depends on the finish of the steel construction and must be determine in consultation
with the client.
5L.5 Drive
5L.5.1 General
The following requirement applies:

• Design as a traction lift with or without machine room. Hydraulic lifts are not desirable
and are only allowed if the hotel management has agreed
• Frequency control
• Energy-efficient frequency control with closed loop1.
5L.5.2 Suspension
The following requirements apply:

• Conventional suspension with steel wire ropes or an equivalent alternative (such as:
coated steel belts or coated steel wire ropes).
• For alternative, the equivalence with conventional traveling cables should be shown
when submitting the offer, including service life, number of rides, maintenance and
replacement costs. In addition, the means to monitor the quality of the alternative
system must be provided and become the property of the hotel.
5L.5.3 Control unit
5L.5.3.1 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

In order to achieve optimal travel performance, passenger lifts must be able to adjust the
following values:
• Nominal speed: minimal 1,0 m/s (depending on the traffic calculations).
• Jerk: 0,6 m/s3 and 1 m/s3.
• Acceleration: between 0,65 m/s² and 1 m/s².
1 When outputs of a system are routed back as inputs so the control can adjust to the desired output
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• The start speed of the car, also called start delay and engine start time (period
between door closed and start of installation): 0.5 s and 1.5 s.
• Delay speed of the car when approaching the floor, also called levelling delay: 0.5 s
and 2 s
• Door opening times (central): adjustable between 2.5 s and 5 s and doors (telescope)
between 3 s and 5 s.
• Door closing times: Between 2,5 s (central) and 5 s and for doors (telescope) between
3,5 s and 5 s.
• Door open time: Adjustable.
• Maximum permissible stop difference 5 mm;
• Frequency controlled drive (closed loop2).
• The controls and arrangements must be carried out in such a way that the reading of
information without a special tool is possible or this tool should be provided as part of
the delivery and become the property of the client
5L.5.3.2 CONTROL CIRCUITS

The lift control has at least the following circuits:
• Zero load: in the absence of carload, all existing car commands are cancelled, and the
car tableau is switched off;
• Full load: The cage movement will not be interfered by other calls from the landings,
to avoid unnecessary stops. The calls are not served until the carload is less as the
maximum load value. The adjustability of the maximum load value must be adjustable
in steps of 5% of the lifting capacity. The full load capacity must be set to 60% upon
delivery;
• Overload: according to EN 81-20;
• Firefighting, conform EN 81-72 (only for fire-fighting lifts);
• Fire alarm/ evacuation circuit. In the case of a fire, the lift will be returned
automatically and without interruption (existing commands Expire) to the ground floor
and will remain with open doors until the fire-fighting circuit is activated (applies only
to the Fire Lifts) or the fire notification is cancelled. Then the lifts will automatically
return to the group;
• Out of order: For cleaning, rehousing, construction activities etc. Activation by means
of a key. As long as the key switch is activated, the lift doors remains open at the
landings. Once the key switch is deactivated, the elevator returns to the group. At
least 2 keys must be available at the time of handover.
5L.5.3.3 POSITION OF THE CONTROL BOX

• The lift control unit of a machineroomless lift may Not be applied in public areas. The
position is in consultation with the Interior Designer;
• Any additional costs for the relocation of the control unit are for the account of the
contractor.
5L.6 Electrical Implementation

• Energy label A (VDI 4707);
• Carry out the lifts with energy redelivery (on the network or in own installation);
• Presence Detection;
• Standby modus (energy saving modus);
• Unless otherwise stated, the electrical cables of the installation in the shaft, machine
rooms/machine spaces must be carried out in difficult flammable, halogen-free cables.
• Preparation for multi-media connection according annex 1
The following electrical/electronic components must be supplied and assembled:

• All luminaires with metal casing must be grounded;
• Wall Socket engine Room (if any);
2 When outputs of a system are routed back as inputs so the control can adjust to the desired output
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• Wall socket in the control box (if machineroomless);
• Wall Socket in the pit;
• Wall Socket car roof;
• Engine Room Lighting (if available);
• Shaft Lighting (energy Efficient LED lighting, switchable in the engine Room/control
unit/pit and by means of a pull cord in the shaft);
o Emergency lighting (shaft, car and machine room/control box);
o Heating machine room (if any);
o car lighting, car ventilation and socket on the car roof;
o Main switch (if machine room is available);
In the case of multiple lifts in a group, the following requirement applies:

• For the lift group, a main supply device with 4-pole main switch must also be supplied,
fitted and connected, which allows the entire corresponding lift group to be switched
off;
5L.7 Handover
5L.7.1 Transmission
The acceptance is the moment the lift installation is transferred from the contractor To
AccorHotels Conditions of acceptance are the follows:
• The lift installation must be fully ready for use at the time of acceptance;
• A valid certificate issued by a certification body must be handed over;
• A completed lift book must be present with all documents;
• During the transfer, a representative of the contractor, a mechanic of the
contractor and a representative of Accor hotels must be present.
5L.7.2 Process of acceptance

• The lifts must comply with the requirements set out in the “corporate technical
standard” and all other parts of the tender;
• The lifts must be delivered without snagging points;
• The lifts must be delivered according to the delivery time indicated in the project
planning;
• Lifts should be cleaned before delivery (deep cleaned).
• All remarks during the inspection of acceptance will be reported. Within 10 working
days after the last inspection of acceptance all remarks must be resolved and
reported to AccorHotels;
• If, on the second inspection of acceptance, the remarks have not been properly
solved, the costs for the continuation of the acceptance process will be charged to
the contractor;
5L.7.3 Legal Inspections

• The lift installation must be certified by a Notified Body;
• With the final inspection, the lift installations must be provided with a valid
certificate of approval and free of remarks;
• The lift installation must have a CE marking.
5L.7.4 Warranty
• One-year operational warranty
• The contractor guarantees the continuation of supply of spare parts, special
(measuring) tools, et cetera for a period of at least 20 years. Delivery of these
parts takes place within a reasonable time.
• The following certificates/ statements must be submitted for final inspection:
o Warranty statement for the lifespan of main components;
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5L.7.5 Lift book
• The lift book should meet the requirements in the EN 81-20
• The lift book should be a loose-leaf storage system, at least A4 size, with enough
empty sheets available to add additional Information. A tab should be taken by
each chapter. The outer cover must provide protection against weather influences
and damage. The book must also be delivered digitally in an open and adjustable
format.
• The lift book should have a description of the manufacturer’s requirements for
maintenance and include the following topics:
• Which parts need maintenance;
• The type of maintenance (adjustment, lubrication, replacement, etc,);
• The frequency and duration of maintenance;
• Materials to be used such as: oils and fats;
• Warranty of the different components;
• A description for adjustment Data.
• Visitor Registration
• Date visit
• Objective of the visit
• Description of the activities
5L.7.6 Instruction to the hotels
After completion, the technical manager and the persons to be assigned must obtain a user
instruction from the Contractor.
5L.7.7 Warranty maintenance

• Free maintenance for one year, including the satisfactory completion guaranty
• In the offer should be how many service turns will be provided and how long each
service turn last.
• After expiry of the warranty maintenance, a maintenance contract according the
requirements of AccorHotels must be provided.
5L.7.8 Operational warranty
• 1-year operational warranty to guarantee that the lift will provide the quality of
service needed, that the lift will be safe and there will be no interruption to the
service other than scheduled maintenance work.
5L.8 Use of Lift During Construction Work

Provisions applying when one or more lifts are proposed to be used during construction
works:
• The lift installations shall be certified by a notified body for the use during the
construction work.
• All (safety)tests shall be completed before the lift installation may be used;
• Remote alarm system shall be connected to the 24-hour/ 7 days a week response
service centre of the company responsible for maintenance;
• Lift cars must be internally protected by strong sheeting or removable panels;
• Lifts must be under the supervision of the installer and at the liability of the latter,
which will also provide maintenance during this period. A maintenance plan has to
be provided.
• Any damage will be repaired at the expense of those companies responsible;
• A “site use” agreement or contract must be prepared specifying all provisions and
their financial implications;
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• This temporary provision of service must not have any implication for the warranty
periods defined in the article above, which will become effective only on final
acceptance of all hotel construction/renovation works.
5L.9 Maintenance Contract

A maintenance contract must be offered on the basis of the Accor maintenance contract
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Annex 1 Multimedia connection if applicable
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5L.10 Programming
Guest/service lift
Car park lift
Ground floor to upper

floor front desk lift
Upper floors Public

Areas lift
Bedroom/guest lift
Front desk >

all bedroom yes N/A Option N/A yes
floors
Ground floor
N/A yes yes N/A yes
> front desk
Front desk >
Public areas
when not
yes yes yes N/A yes
reached with
bedrooms
lifts
Car park Carpark lift to serve
service reception area
yes yes yes yes yes
(Internally or externally
near hotel entrance)
Wheelchair
yes yes yes yes yes
access
Evacuation To be defined by the fire
yes yes yes N/A yes
on fire alarm safety consultant
Usage
Fire-fighter To be defined by the fire
yes yes yes N/A yes
access safety consultant
Lift car
operator option option option N/A option
control
Automatic
control on yes option option yes yes
fire alarm
Automatic
switching to
emergency option option option yes yes
power
operation
Stretcher-
carrying
capability
option option option N/A option
Depending
on number of
floors
Anti-vandalism Category 0, 1 or 2
security where special conditions 0 0 0 1 0
apply
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Use during To be specified for each
construction lift concerned option option option N/A option
works
Gearless or machinery with
machinery (in gearbox for speeds
the upper above 2.5m/s yes yes yes yes yes
section of the
(machinery room
shaft)
above)
Variable-
frequency
yes yes yes yes yes
closed-loop
Machinery control
Stop accuracy Depending on climate
of +/- 10 mm, and building yes yes yes yes yes
with self- configuration
levelling
Mechanical
option option option option option
ventilation
Air
conditioning
Reinforced separation between
concrete shaft yes yes yes yes yes
adjoining lifts
Double wall + For fire safety
thermal option option option N/A option
insulation
Double wall for Depending on shaft vs
acoustic bedroom location option option option option option
insulation
Lift shaft
Natural
ventilation of yes yes yes yes yes
shaft
Air- Comfort
conditioning of (Upscale/Luxury hotels) option option option option N/A
shafts
Pressurization Fire safety option option option N/A option
of shafts
Mains power
supply backed
up by yes yes yes yes yes
alternative
Electricity power source
Fire-resistant
cables for
yes yes yes yes yes
safety-
compliant li
Lift car: in
yes yes yes yes yes
steel profiles
Guides Counterweight:
in steel profile yes yes yes yes yes
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Sliding,
centre- option option option option option
opening
Telescopic,
Landing option option option option option
side opening
doors 30-minute Or higher
firebreak according to
(E30) yes yes yes yes yes
safety
context
High traffic
frequency
yes yes yes yes yes
variation
system
Obstacle
Lift car detector using
doors photo electric yes yes yes yes yes
(Same cell beam
curtain
dimensions
Door Safety and
as landing reopening comfort
doors) controlled by (ensure the
full height 3-D
safety of option option option option option
infrared
barrier pets) Option
in Economy
hotels
Progressive
yes yes yes yes yes
safety gear
Counterweight When there
progress. is a room or
safety gear t option option option option option
space below
the shaft
Hatch and
ladder for
emergency
release of
passengers or yes yes yes yes yes
side-by-side
transfer
Lift car between lift
cars
Fire rated Depending
hatches in the on vertical
shaft wall distance yes yes yes yes yes
between 2
levels
Dual access
service,
reversed front
desk / upper option option option option option
floors: For
wheelchair
access
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Lighting in Low
accordance energy:
with LED yes yes yes yes yes
manufacturer
standard specs
100 lux at
floor level
(indirect, yes yes yes yes yes
non-dazzle
light)
Emergency
yes yes yes yes yes
lighting
Silent fan on Automatic
Lift car lift car roof switch on
equipment lift start + yes yes yes yes option
timer-
control
Statutory
instructions yes yes yes yes yes
sign
Glazed frame (No
(hotel advertising Option Option Option Option Option
publications) in lift)
Audio speaker Relaying
(adjustable hotel
Option Option Option Option Option
background
music
Floor buttons Buttons
compliant
for sight- yes yes yes yes yes
impaired
users
Door reopen
and close yes yes yes yes yes
buttons
In-car Alarm call with with
controls induction loop hearing
aids and
yes yes yes yes yes
visual help
call
indicator
Key card for Compulsory
bedroom if serving yes yes N/A N/A yes
access lower levels
Illuminated
display of floor yes yes yes yes >R+4
Nbrs
Indicators of
In-car travel direction
yes yes yes yes option
signage Voice
announcements
Audible &
visual overload option option option option option
indicators
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Audible Located
signal of lift above each option option option option option
arrival door
Floor
numbers on
2 opposite
walls
Intercom or Compliant
phone in with fire
refuge yes yes N/A N/A yes
evacuation
areas
requirements
On Illuminated For all
upper indicators landings in
floor showing the building with yes yes yes yes yes
landings direction of
8 or more
travel for
each lift car upper floors
Illuminated Floor 1: a
call buttons flashing
at check-in yes yes yes yes yes
(start)
button
2-lift, 3-lift Buttons
and multi- located
lift cases between yes yes yes yes yes
adjoining
doors
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6
BUILDING STRUCTURE
AND ENVELOPE
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6B Building Structure and Envelope – Shell And
Core
Design Criteria:
situations.
2. Deviations: Submit proposed deviations for systems, equipment or manufacturers
in writing to Accor Design and Technical Services Department for approval.
Codes & Standards:
System Design:
Design systems in accordance with EN Standards / CIBSE / ASHRAE /ISO and / or local code
and regulatory requirements.
– 2016 | 2020.
negative impacts.
6B.1 General Requirements
Structural design of building including foundations shall be carried-out by a reputable,

competent specialist engineer able to justify adequate qualifications and insurance coverage
and duly registered and approved by local authorities.
Compliance with Accor fire safety policy, local regulations and project fire engineer's
requirements, in particular with regard to:
• Structural stability in case of fire.
• Compartmentation.
• Avoiding transmission of fire from floor to floor through facades.
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6B.1.1 Foundations
The design of foundations shall be based on a geotechnical survey of the area where the
building is to be located and carried out by a competent specialist able to justify adequate
qualifications and insurance coverage and duly registered and approved by local authorities.
6B.1.2 Vibration risks
If a tramway, an underground metro line, a railway line or other surrounding source

generates a risk of vibration nuisance for bedroom guests or those using the public areas,
anti-vibration measures shall be adopted.
In this case, several concepts shall be considered:
• Anti- vibration measures at foundation level for the whole building.
• If the bedroom and public area blocks are separated by a construction joint,
foundation level anti-vibration measures shall be limited to the bedroom zone
only.
• If the bedrooms are all on the upper floors only, anti-vibration measures shall be
placed on the structure supporting the lower slab of the first floor.
The type and level of protection - box mounted springs, rubberized/elastomeric pads, etc. -
shall be decided by an acoustician specializing in this domain in consideration of vibrations
measured at ground level and at depth below ground.
6B.1.3 Seismic construction rules
Where constructing in a seismic zone, the design of the various structural elements, the
facades and their associated parts shall include protecting against the risk of collapse
through earthquake.
Design and construction shall conform to the requirements of European norms EN 1998-1
and subsequent.
6B.1.4 Sustainable development
Realization of structures, roofs and partitions shall favour:

• Renewable materials (timber, products of vegetable origin).
• Bio- materials (earthenware, stone, slate, composed materials,).
• Recyclable materials (steel, aluminium, glass….).
• Treatment or finishing products without solvents.
PVC external doors or windows are to be avoided (except for Economy or Budget hotels).
6B.1.5 Natural lighting
Permanent working places (offices, kitchens, laundry, etc…) shall, whenever possible, benefit
from natural lighting.
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6B.2 Risk Prevention
6B.2.1 Winds and cyclones
Reference to standards:
Facade engineering shall apply the standards applicable in country or, if these do not exist,
the international standard ISO 4354 (Wind action on structures) which shall be used in
conjunction with ISO 2394 (General principles for construction safety).
Resistance of structural, facade and roofing elements:

Facade elements and their ancillary works (canopies, signage, cladding, gutters, decorative
bands, balustrades, balcony partitions, etc) shall resist the effects of extreme wind conditions
without risk of becoming detaches or of being permanently deformed.
Fixing of ancillary items:

Lightweight items such as canopies, balconies, over sailing roof coverings and other external
items shall be solidly anchored on to structures or foundations of sufficient size to ensure
that these elements which risk being torn away by the wind are secure.
6B.2.2 Safety of window walls
The area of wall or paneling beneath an external window shall be at least 1,00m high and
shall resist the impact of a sand bag of 100daN falling with a pendulum movement from a
height of 2,00m - without any permanent deformation. This is aimed particularly at testing
joinery or lightweight facade constructions.
6B.2.3 Safety of balustrades (Facades, terraces or flat roofs)
Balustrades shall comply with the following requirements:

• Minimum height 1m.
• When railing is horizontal, then panels must be included in the lower section of the
balustrade in order to prevent climbing.
• Subject to more demanding local standards, balustrades must at least resist to a
linear effort applied at the level of the highest bar, at 1 kN/m for balconies or loggias
and 1,5 kN/m for terraces, escape routes, stands and, generally, at locations where
there is a risk of jostling.
• The opaque or clear filling panels must resist to shocks of soft or hard objects defined
by international construction standards.
• Safety glazing required for balustrades are subject to European and international
standards EN 356 - EN 572 - EN 12150 and EN ISO 12543-2.
• All flat roofs or terrace areas where staff or other people can access must be
protected with parapet walls or balustrades 1,1m high at minimum
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6B.2.4 Protection against glass breaking – Safety glass
Laminated safety glass of a suitable thickness should be used in the following situations:
• Entry doors or emergency exit doors.
• Fixed glazed panels located next to above doors.
• Glazed low windows or glazed sections below windows (below 1.00 m in height).
• Glazed panels or windows in stairs (below 1.60 m high).
• Inclined windows.
6B.2.5 Protection against vandalism and intrusion
Glazing must ensure various types of protection which should be decided for each project
with regard to its location and the layout of the buildings on the site.
VANDALISM
Protection should be provided for openings on the ground floor or on other accessible levels:
• When the public highway presents a risk in this respect (e.g. nearby public building,
public events, stadiums, etc.).
• When the hotel windows are located near a public building such as a school, disco,
stadium, train station or in an area likely to be affected by public events (EN356, class
P6B minimum).
INTRUSION PROTECTION
Protection must be provided for:
• Windows of bedrooms on the ground floor and on other levels accessible by climbing in
from the outside (EN356; class P5A minimum).
• Windows overlooking directly a terrace or in a covered passage, narrow street or public
road (EN356, class P6B minimum).
6B.3 Thermal Insulation (New Buildings)

6B.3.1 Criteria depending on climate zone
The average U coefficient for thermal losses shall not be above the following:
Average U coefficient
Degre Solid
Climate e- gable- Roofs Comments
days Facades Flat roofs
end Attics
walls
≤ 0,45 ≤ 0,2 ≤ 0,10 ≤ 0,16 Values between
Cold 5 000
W/(m².K) W/(m².K) W/(m².K) W/(m².K) these extremes
Temper ≤ 0,76 ≤ 0,3 ≤ 0,19 ≤ 0,29 are
2 500 proportionate
ate W/(m².K) W/(m².K) W/(m².K) W/(m².K)
<
≤2 ≤ 1,6 ≤ 0,9 ≤ 0,9
Warm 200 Temp < 36°C
W/(m².K) W/(m².K) W/(m².K) W/(m².K)
0
≤ 0,9 ≤ 0,7 ≤ 0,29 ≤ 0,29 Temp possible >
Hot
W/(m².K) W/(m².K) W/(m².K) W/(m².K) 40°C
Notes:
Vapour barrier required on all walls in damp regions (Tropical climates in particular).
Glazing: Double glazing shall always be provided (even in hot climates, due to condensation risks).
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Thermal insulation shall be achieved by the main structure, the weatherproofing of the
building including thermal insulation materials (internal or external). Decorative elements
such as applied wall finishes, false ceilings, blinds, curtains, shutters or other closing
elements shall not be taken into account.
The average U coefficient will correspond to the total thermal losses (in Watt per 1°C)
divided by the total surface areas of the facades and gable measured in the rooms.
Because of the high performance of this coefficient, it is strongly advisable to provide
insulation from the outside to avoid thermal bridges.
The average losses from facades and gables include the following:
• Solid outside walls.
• Thermal bridges (floor edges - wall leads - window frames).
• Glazed parts of all types including atrium windows.
Compliance with such criteria necessitates to optimize façade design and include
consistency:
• Controlling the surface area of glazed sections.
• Nature and specifications of external joinery.
• Double glazing specifications.
• Thermal insulation specifications to solid walls and gable walls.
• Neutralizing possible thermal bridges.
Sizing of glazed areas must result from a synthesis of several criteria:

• Functional criteria for minimum glazed areas :
o Natural lighting.
o Panoramic windows when site views necessitate.
o Openings (Natural ventilation and/or cleaning requirements).
o Emergency exit doors or fire brigade openings.
• Required thermal insulation that restricts size of glazed areas.
STANDARD GLAZED OPENINGS

Respect for the U value requires limited surface areas for openings in bedrooms, adapted to
the need for natural light but without excess in public and service areas. If there is a large
glazed area, thermal insulation of the walls and the neutralization of thermal bridges must be
increased.
LARGE GLAZED OPENINGS

In mild climates where the reference temperature is not less than –4°C, large glazed
openings in the bedrooms may make the average U value to be exceeded, but not beyond U
= 1 W/(m².°C).
THERMAL BRIDGES BREAKS

The External insulation option shall be recommended for all temperate climates. It shall be
imperative for cold climates.
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If, exceptionally, interior thermal insulation is proposed, thermal breaks shall be provided as
a function of the average U values and the risk of condensation.
This point also applies to metal windows and doors, in particular, glazed walls/roofs, where
thermal break profiles need to be used.
6B.3.2 Thermal inertia of facades
This is an important factor for comfort and energy saving which must be obtained in climates
which have a temperature variation between day and night greater than 15°C.
6B.4 Facades
6B.4.1 General requirements and durability
• Take into account natural or artificial phenomena which make up the location and
its surroundings, including :
o Extreme variations of temperature and periods of sunshine.
o Maritime climate or a heavily-industrialized environment.
o Dust.
o Risk of staining by birds or birds' nests.
• Control rainwater run-off on the external elevations to avoid dirty marks and
leaks. In particular, this involves putting into place: Coping stones or capping
pieces on parapet walls with dripstones, roof projections with cornices on the
upper part of the facades and, as a general rule, dripstones on all overhanging
parts.
• Use non-porous, self-cleaning facade coatings - Some renders, thick plastic
coatings and concrete paints (in particular epoxy-based paints), can meet this
criteria. Where the finish is of natural stone, marble or exposed concrete, the
surface must be treated with a water-repellent.
• In general the following materials should not be glued in place: cladding in stone,
marble, polished concrete, terracotta, glazed stoneware or other ceramics
(because of the number of faults which have been observed with this fitting
technique). Mechanical fixings must be provided.
• Rule out cladding or paint with:
o Dark colours (which absorb heat) or colours which deteriorate with sun rays
(such as Blue).
o A change of colour, light/dark on the same panel (risk of cracking at the
point of change).
o Flexible waterproofing or water repellent coatings for external elevations
should not be used because of the disadvantages of these products: Dust
incrustation; Necessity of sandblasting/cleaning before repainting for
maintenance. (These products which even out cracks are really intended to
put right waterproofing defects in existing external elevations).
• The air permeability and water-tightness of external elevations between the
outside and the inside plays a major role in controlling the energy used for
heating and air-conditioning and for people's comfort.
• External elevations and windows must be designed taking into account cleaning
and maintenance requirements:
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o Openable windows should generally be cleaned from inside.
o Fixed equipment such as cleaner's cradle are necessary for facades with fixed
windows or when cleaning windows from inside is not possible.
6B.4.2 Air permeability, water tightness, wind resistance criteria
• Facade solid walls (concrete, masonry)
o Air and water tightness of solid parts must be totally efficient. It must be
obtained directly by the wall itself (including its joints and any possible
render), but without taking into account the external finish (such as paint,
cladding elements).
• Air, water, wind criteria for external doors and windows
o External doors and windows shall not generate or be susceptible to wind
noise.
The performance classes relating to air permeability (A), water-tightness (E) and resistance
to wind load (V) are defined by international norms ISO and European norms EN (1026 ;
12207 ; 12211 ; 13830).
Performances should be selected with regard to the climatic region, location, aspect and
height of the building and by taking into consideration the minimum requirements below:
Requirements A E V Minimum Class + according to the

ACCOR location
A – Air permeability ≥ A*3 A*4
E – Water-tightness ≥ E*7A E*8A E*9A
V – Wind Resistance ≥ V*B3 ≥ V*C3 V*C4 V*C5
Deflection ≤ Deflection ≤ 1/300
1/200
• Fixed parts of facades and facade cladding

• These works will comply with the classification defined in norm EN13830:
o Air permeability : class A*4.
o Water-tightness : class E*7.
o Wind Resistance: in compliance with the maximum theoretical load according to
the location and a minimum of 1000 Pa.
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1P.2 Water Supply Quality........................................................................................... 9

1P.3 Water supply .................................................................................................... 11

1P.4 Non-domestic water supply ................................................................................ 11

1P.5 Monitoring Water Consumption ........................................................................... 12

1P.6 Water Distribution Network ................................................................................ 12

1P.6.1 Distribution Network Design ............................................................................... 12

1P.6.2 Minimizing Contamination Risk ........................................................................... 13

1P.6.3 System Supply Pressure ....................................................................................... 14

1P.6.4 System Design Flow Rates ................................................................................. 14

1P.6.5 Pipework Materials ............................................................................................ 15

1P.7 Water Conditioning/Softening ............................................................................. 15

1P.8 Domestic Hot Water Supply ................................................................................ 16

1P.9 Domestic Hot Water Plant .................................................................................. 17

1P.9.1 Water Heaters ..................................................................................................... 17

1P.9.2 Circulating Pumps ............................................................................................. 18

1P.10 System Balancing and Commissioning ................................................................ 19

1P.11 Above Ground Foul, Grey and Surface Water Drainage.......................................... 19

1P.11.1 General Requirements ....................................................................................... 19

1P.11.2 System Arrangements ....................................................................................... 20

1P.11.3 Sanitary fixtures .............................................................................................. 21

1P.11.4 Foul and Surface Water discharge flow rates ....................................................... 22

1P.11.5 Above Ground Drainage Materials ...................................................................... 22

1P.11.6 Drainage Gullies in Bathrooms ........................................................................... 23

1P.12 Acceptance Testing.......................................................................................... 23

1P.12.1 Requirements .................................................................................................. 23

1P.13 Acoustic levels ................................................................................................ 24

1P.14 Hygiene design criteria of equipment ................................................................. 24

2M Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning ......................................................................26

2M.2 Building Cooling/Heating Load Calculations .......................................................... 27

2M.3 Air Side Systems .............................................................................................. 30

2M.3.2. Public & Back-of-House AHUs: ............................................................................... 31

2M.3.3. Public Spaces: ..................................................................................................... 32

2M.3.4. Guestroom & Guestroom Corridor Air Systems: ....................................................... 32

2M.3.5. Exhaust Air Systems: ........................................................................................... 33

2M.3.6 Commercial Cooking Air Systems: ........................................................................... 33

2M.3.7. Commercial Food and Beverage Production: ............................................................ 34

2M.3.8 Provide ductwork compliant with the following criteria: .............................................. 35

2M.3.9 Designated smoking areas and smoking rooms ......................................................... 36

2M.4 Heating and Cooling systems ............................................................................. 38

2M.4.1. Guest Room Heating and Cooling System requirements: ........................................... 38

2M.4.2. Public Areas Heating and Cooling System requirements: ........................................... 40

2M.5 Building Automation System (BAS) ..................................................................... 41

2M.5.1.System requirements: ........................................................................................... 41

2M.5.2. Monitoring and control: ......................................................................................... 42

2M.6 Acceptance Testing........................................................................................... 44

2M.6.1. Requirements ...................................................................................................... 44

2M.7 Acoustics ........................................................................................................ 44

2M.8 Regulation ...................................................................................................... 44

ELECTRICITY & LIGHTING ......................................................................................... 45

3E Electricity & Lighting ............................................................................................46

3E.2 Incoming Power Services and Metering ................................................................ 47

3E.2.1 System description ................................................................................................ 47

3E.2.2 Transformer .......................................................................................................... 47

3E.3 Electrical Incoming Supplies ............................................................................... 48

3E.3.1 Performance objectives .......................................................................................... 48

3E.3.2 Design Parameters ................................................................................................. 49

3E.4 LV Distribution Systems ..................................................................................... 49

3E.4.1 General ................................................................................................................ 49