SECTION PAGE
PRODUCT DEFINITION ... 1
PURPOSE AND SCOPE ... 2
INTRODUCTION... 6
PLAN REVIEW AND REQUIRED APPROVALS ... 7
FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS ... 16
AREAS / DIVISIONS ... 21 1. DESIGN CRITERIA ... 23 2. SITE DEVELOPMENT... 52 2a. Site ... 53 2b. Porte Cochere ... 58 2c. Parking... 60 3. PUBLIC AREAS... 64 3a. Lobby... 65 3b. Registration Desk ... 67 3c. Check-In Kiosk... 69 3d. Luggage Room ... 71
3e. Guest Service Desk ... 72
3f. Valet Desk ... 73
3g. DMX Music ... 74
4. COMMERCIAL AREA... 78
4a. Gift Shop... 79
4b. Beauty / Barber Shop ... 81
5. FOOD and BEVERAGE... 84
5a. Restaurant ... 85
5b. Restaurant Buffet... 88
5c. Specialty Restaurant... 90
5d. Lounge... 93
5e. Lobby Bar ... 96
5f. Self Service Bistro ... 98
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7. MEETING FACILITIES ... 106
7a. Ballrooms & Meeting Rooms ... 107
7b. Boardrooms ... 112
7c. Prefunction Area ... 115
8. MEETING FACILITIES SUPPORT AREAS... 117
8a. Business Center ... 118
8b. Meeting Registration Desk ... 120
8c. Coat Room... 121
8d. Meeting Room Storage... 122
9. RECREATIONAL AREAS... 124
9a. Swimming Pool / Whirlpool ... 125
9b. Pool Restrooms ... 131
9c. Tennis Courts ... 132
9d. Sport Court ... 133
9e. Snack Bar ... 134
9f. Pool Vending Area... 135
9g. Game Room ... 136
9h. Fitness Center ... 137
9i. Spa ... 143
10. GUESTROOMS ... 147
10a. Typical Guestroom ... 148
10b. Guestroom Bathroom ... 173
10c. Accessible Guestrooms ... 178
10d. Parlor Room ... 181
10e. Executive Floor Guestroom ... 183
11. SUITES ... 184
11a. Typical Suites ... 185
11b. Junior Suite... 186
11c. Deluxe Suite ... 187
11d. Meeting Suite... 188
11e. Conference Suite ... 189
11f. Hospitality Suite... 190
11g. Executive (VIP) Suite... 191
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12. GUESTROOM SUPPORT AREAS... 194
12a. Executive Lounge ... 195
12b. Guestroom Corridors ... 198
12c. Vending Room ... 200
12d. Linen Room ... 201
12e. Guest Laundry ... 203
12f. Mechanical / Electrical Closet... 205
13. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ... 206
14. SUPPORT OFFICES ... 208
15. EMPLOYEE BREAK / DINING ROOM ... 211
16. EMPLOYEE LOCKER ROOMS... 212
17. KITCHEN ... 215 18. LAUNDRY... 221 19. HOUSEKEEPING ... 224 20. ENGINEERING... 227 21. F&B STORAGE ... 229 22. RECEIVING AREA ... 232
23. TRASH COLLECTION AREA ... 233
23a. Trash Compactor / Container ... 234
23b. Refrigerated Trash Room ... 235
23c. Recyclable Storage Room ... 236
24. ELEVATORS ... 239 25. EXIT STAIRS ... 242 26. SERVICE CORRIDOR... 244 27. MECHANICAL ROOM ... 245 28. ELECTRICAL ROOM... 248 29. SECURITY... 249
30. HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ACCESS... 252
CASEGOOD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS ... 254
APPENDICES ... 260
APPENDIX “A”... 262
APPENDIX “B”... 264
DOCUMENT OF DIFFERENTIATION... 267
BREAKFAST BUFFET PROTOTYPES... 287
PRODUCT DEFINITION
The Doubletree brand, which includes Doubletree Hotels, Suites, and Resorts, is a contemporary, first-class, full service upscale hotel brand primarily located in major metropolitan areas and leisure
destinations. Our uniquely designed properties afford travelers top-notch service, style and simplicity in settings as warm and friendly as the signature Doubletree Chocolate Chip Cookies we offer our guests at check-in.
The Doubletree experience originates from the belief that formal, stuffy hotels don’t necessarily make business travelers any more productive or family vacations any more enjoyable. At Doubletree, we’re not like everyone else – we’re a breath of fresh air, an inviting hotel that understands its guests and actually is comfortable.
Within the Doubletree brand, every development project is encouraged to embrace the local flavor and character of its respective market. We welcome innovation and contemporary ideas that support our business objectives and add distinctiveness to our brand.
At or about the time a Licensee executes the Franchise Agreement, Doubletree will place Licensee in a Region as set forth below. The Region that Licensee is placed in is within the sole and absolute discretion of Doubletree. Licensee must comply with all standards applicable to that Region, which include those standards that are not limited by Region.
In order to avoid any doubt, if the applicability of a standard or a section of a standard is limited to a specific Region and the Licensee has not been placed in that Region, then the standard or section, as the case may be, is not applicable to the hotel. Conversely, if the Licensee has been placed in that Region, the Licensee must comply with the standard or section.
Canada Region CAN
United States Region USA
Mexico Region MEX
North America Region NAM (CAN, USA, MEX collectively)
South America Region SAM
Central America Region CAM
Caribbean Region CRB
Central/South America, Caribbean Regions CSACRB (SAM, CAM, CRB collectively)
United Kingdom/Ireland Region HUKI
Europe Region EU
Middle East / Africa Region MEA
Asia Pacific Region AP
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PURPOSE AND SCOPE
These minimum Design and Construction Standards ("Standards") are to serve as a guideline to the project design team in the preparation of construction documents, and should not be construed as either limiting the quality level of a proposed project or representing construction specifications. These
Standards apply to all Doubletree brands except where noted.
Hilton Hotels Corporation ("HHC"), its Design and Construction Department ("HHCD&C), and/or Doubletree Hotel Systems, Inc. ("Doubletree", “DT”) may, when giving approval for projects, increase requirements or grant written waivers of certain requirements contained herein in accordance with a project's local market, custom or practice as HHC (and subsidiaries or affiliates) in its sole discretion determines appropriate.
Codes and Industry Standards
The individual Property and/or Licensee is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, codes, and ordinances, including but not limited to the Americans With Disabilities Act ("ADA").
Adherence to these Standards, or other HHC/DT criteria or approvals, shall not relieve the Architect and/or Consultants and Designers of the responsibility for conforming to all legally adopted codes and standards, governmental requirements and good practice. Where designs deviate from applicable codes and
standards, approval or acceptance by the authority having jurisdiction shall be documented and kept on file. In the absence of local codes, the latest edition of the following codes shall be used as guidelines:
UBC Uniform Building Code
NEC National Electric Code
UPC Uniform Plumbing Code, or
NPC National Plumbing Code to be used in conjunction with UBC
UMC Uniform Mechanical Code
NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
ISO International Organization for Standardization
Engineers should adhere to the following list of trade association standards, rules and regulations when determining test methods, performances, rating, etc., or guidelines in designing projects. These
Standards should be used as minimum requirements, with local ordinance and code requirements exceeding such requirements taking precedence.
ADA Americans with Disabilities Act ANSI American National Standards Institute ARI Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
ASA American Standards Association
ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers AWS American Welding Society
AMCA Air Moving and Conditioning Association DHI Door and Hardware Institute
FIA Factory Insurance Association
IBR Institute of Boiler and Radiator Manufacturers IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers ISO International Organization for Standardization
NEC National Electrical Code
NFPA National Fire Protection Association NECA National Electrical Contractors Association NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NESC National Electrical Safety Code
SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association SBI Steel Boiler Institute
UL Underwriters Laboratories
UMC Uniform Mechanical Code
US Standards Referenced in Doubletree US Standards Manual and International Equivalents
1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards apply throughout, therefore no
equivalent is needed.
a. NFPA Sections specifically referenced within HHC Standards manual include: 13 (Standard
for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems), 72 (Fire Alarm Code), 101 (Life Safety Code), 252 (Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Door Assemblies), 260 (Standard Methods of Tests and Classification System for Cigarette Ignition Resistance of Components of Upholstered Furniture, 2003), 701 (Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Flame Propagation of Textiles and Films, 2004). See also reference to NFPA 252 below.
b. NFPA 252 – Note that ASTM E152 was withdrawn, replaced by ASTM E2074, which was
also withdrawn, as NFPA 252 covers these aspects of fire door hardware. For non-US projects, refer also to ISO/TR 5925-2:2006 Fire tests – Smoke-control door and shutter assemblies Part 2: Commentary on test method and the applicability of test conditions and the use of test data in a smoke containment strategy; ISO 12472:2003 Fire resistance of timber door assemblies, Method of determining the efficacy of intumescent seals, and ISO
5925-1:2007 Fire tests Smoke-control door and shutter assemblies Part 1: Ambient- and
medium-temperature leakage tests.
c. Where hardware is to be 304 grade satin stainless steel to US 32D, European, International and UK alternatives are EN 1.4301 or SS 2333 and AFNOR Z 6 CN 18-09; BS 304S31. 2. For IBC (International Building Code), NEC (National Electric Code), UPC (Uniform Plumbing
Code). NPC (National Plumbing Code), and UMC (Uniform Mechanical Code), there are no ISO equivalents. However, the UK’s The Building Regulations can be considered for
Commonwealth territories.
3. Regarding guestroom bathroom Standard 10b reference, “tile must have a friction coefficient (ASTM-C1028-84) of 0.6 wet or better, and a breaking strength (ASTM-C648-84) of not less than 250 pounds.”:
a. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard method for static coefficient of friction determination ASTM C 1028-84 has no ISO equivalent but provisional European standard Pr EN 13552: 1999 Ceramic tiles. Determination of coefficient of friction applies, although this maybe withdrawn.
b. ASTM C648-04 Standard Test Method for Breaking Strength of Ceramic Tile. The ISO
equivalent is BS EN ISO 10545-4:1997 Ceramic tiles. Determination of modulus of rupture and breaking strength.
c. Also worth including is ISO standard ISO 13006:1998 Ceramic tiles – Definitions, classification, characteristics and marking, and;
British and European standards BS 5385-3:2007 Wall and floor tiling. Design and installation of internal and external ceramic floor tiles and mosaics in normal conditions. Code of
practice; EN 14411:2006 Ceramic tiles. Definitions, classification, characteristics and marking.
4. ASTM E330-02 Standard Test Method for Structural Performance of Exterior Windows, Doors,
Skylights and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference has no ISO equivalent but the European standard that applies is EN 14351-1:2006 Windows and doors. Product standard, performance characteristics. Windows and external pedestrian doorsets without resistance to fire and/or smoke leakage characteristics.
5. ASTM E331-00 Standard Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights,
Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference has no ISO equivalent but the European standard that applies is EN 14351-1:2006 Windows and doors. Product standard, performance characteristics. Windows and external pedestrian doorsets without resistance to fire and/or smoke leakage characteristics.
6. ASTM F1346 1996 Standard Performance Specification for Safety Covers and Labeling
Requirements for all Covers for Swimming Pools, Spas and Hot Tubs has no ISO equivalent but the European standard is EN 13451-1:2001 Swimming pool equipment. General safety
requirements and test methods.
7. Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (USA). There is no ISO equivalent but OHSAS 18001 is an international occupational health and safety management system specification,
embracing BS 8800, AS/NZ 4801, NSAI SR 320 and a number of other standards. OHSAS 18001 reflects the experience of Health and Safety standards in more than 80 countries. NB BS OHSAS 18001:2007 implements as a British Standard, OHSAS 18001:2007, which supersedes OHSAS 18001:1999, but remains current until July 2009.
Other safety documents to reference should include (according to market): Health and Safety at Work. etc. Act 1974, and European Health and Safety Framework Directive (Directive
89/391/EEC) and Workplace Directive (89/654/EEC) (European Community).
Other European directives that apply to workplaces include Pregnant Workers (Directive
92/85/EEC); Young People (Directive 94/33/ EEC); Temporary Workers (Directive 91/383/ EEC); Carcinogens (Directive 2004/37/EC); Chemical Agents (Directive 98/24/EC); Biological Agents (2000/54/EC); Asbestos (Directive 83/477/EEC); Noise (Directive 2003/10/EC); Mechanical Vibration (Directive 2002/44/EC); Electromagnetic Fields (Directive 2004/40/EC); Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Directive 89/656/EEC); Display Screen Equipment (Directive 90/270/ EEC); Manual Handling of Loads (Directive 90/269/ EEC); and Safety Signs (Directive 92/58/EC).
8. Americans with Disabilities Act in the USA; Disability Discrimination Act 2005 and The Building Regulations Approved Document M in the UK and Equal Treatment Framework Directive 2000/78/EC in the European Community. It is worth noting that the (UK) Work Place
Health Safety & Welfare Regulations 1992 (Regulation 18) requires that all doors on Main Traffic Routes (including lobbies to stairs, etc.) must have a vision panel compatible with universal access, and should also be fire resistant where necessary.
All provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title III, 28 CFR part 36 shall be complied with. Refer to Appendix "A" at the end of these Standards.
9. Regarding carpet – required to “meet or exceed all local, state and federal flammability codes including DOC-FFI-70 and ASTM E648, Class II testing.”:
Department of Commerce (DOC) FFI-70 Flammability Fabrics Act 1971 has been superseded by NFPA 701.
10. ASTM E648-97 Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source. Note: ASTM E648 is unnecessary as covered by NFPA 701. The ISO equivalent is ISO 6925.
11. Water Chillers and condensers – American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 15-2007 Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems (NB
supersedes ANSI B9.1, Safety Code for Mechanical Refrigeration). There is no ISO equivalent but European equivalent is EN 13771-2:2007 Compressors and condensing units for
refrigeration. Performance testing and test methods. Condensing units.
12. ASHRAE Standard 62-2001 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality and local codes, the ISO equivalent is ISO 16000-8:2007 Indoor air. Determination of local mean ages of air in buildings for characterizing ventilation conditions.
Particular specification sections will refer to these as well as other rules, regulations, laws and codes. It is the responsibility of the design architects and engineers as well as the contractors and sub-contractors to follow local, state and federal requirements.
Refer documents and questions concerning these standards to:
EU/HUKI Regions: AP Region
Gordon Coles Stephen Holliday
Vice President Technical Services Vice President Technical Services
Maple Court, Reeds Crescent 163 Penang Road
Watford, Herts. WD24 4QQ #08-01/04 Winsland House II
England Singapore 238463
Tel: +44 (0)207 856 8360 Tel: +65-6833 9702
MEA Region: Victor Rodrigues
Vice President Technical Services P.O. Box 500200
Dubai Internet City, Building 5, Office 221 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +971 (0) 4 391 5356 NAM & CSACRB Regions: Doubletree Hotels
Design and Construction Department / Brand Standards 9336 Civic Center Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 U.S.A
INTRODUCTION
The Design and Construction Standards apply to the following situations: 1. Plan and specification review for proposed new construction projects
2. Plan and specification review for remodeling, refurbishing and renovation projects
3. Preparation of a Product Improvement Plan ("PIP") list in connection with a license application for the conversion of a non-Doubletree hotel to a Doubletree hotel
4. Preparation of a PIP list in connection with a license application for a change in ownership of a Doubletree hotel
5. Preparation of a PIP list in connection with an application by a Licensee for renewal of the Doubletree hotel license agreement
6. As referenced by the most current edition of the Doubletree Brand Standards Manual The Doubletree Hotel Design and Construction Standards Manual (“Manual”) provides definitive requirements for furnishings to be installed in all hotels. In those market driven locations where the general standard of finishes and furnishings (e.g. wall and floor finishes, fabrics, FF&E) is expected to be substantially higher than these minimum Standards, then the expected upgrades should be construed as additional requirements, subject to HHC/DT approval.
PLAN REVIEW AND REQUIRED APPROVALS
Prior to beginning the planning process, Hilton Hotels Corporation’s Design and Construction Department (HHCD&C) or Regional Technical Services Department shall be furnished, for its review and approval, the contact information and hotel experience of the architect, interior designer, engineers and consultants retained to prepare such plans.
Prior to commencement of construction, HHCD&C must be furnished, for its review and approval, contact information and hotel experience of the proposed general contractor.
All plans, specifications and progress reports must be submitted to and approved by HHCD&C as outlined herein.
A. NEW HOTELS AND ADDITIONS 1. Preliminary Design Plans
a. Vicinity Map / Location Plan
b. Site plan with buildings, parking, landscaping and pool areas outlined; including topographic survey and easement and deed restriction information
c. Floor plans of all areas. Basic building cross sections of all areas will be required upon request by HHCD&C. The following information must be included:
1) Number of rentable rooms 2) Number of room bays 3) Number of floors
4) Number of parking spaces 5) Room mix
6) Typical room, bathroom drawing
7) Seating capacity for food and beverage and meeting areas 8) Net room square footage for all spaces
9) Gross building square footage
10) Landscape calculations (minimum of 10 percent site coverage)
Note: For additions, floor plans and exterior elevations of all new areas showing relationship to existing areas are required.
d. Outline specifications
e. Exterior elevations indicating proposed building signage
Note: Review and approval of above items a. through e. must be secured prior to submission of 50% documentation and specifications.
2. Fifty Percent (50%) Complete Architectural Design Documentation a. Site plan – 100 percent
b. Floor plan – 50 percent
c. Details and sections – 50 percent d. Building Elevations – 100 percent e. Structural design – 100 percent
f. Mechanical, plumbing and electrical plans – 50 percent (Mechanical plans must include a cover sheet showing the air balance calculations, inclusive of total make-up air.)
h. Preliminary interior design, including concepts, image boards and materials i. Location of satellite dish, if provided
j. Signage selection and electrical requirements 3. Final Plans and Specifications
a. Complete working drawings and specifications, properly sealed by the Architect of record, to be submitted to and approved by HHCD&C prior to commencement of construction and ultimately consisting of the following:
1) Complete architectural, mechanical, plumbing (including fire protection), electrical, and structural design, including definitions of all abbreviations and symbols used (signed and sealed by Professional Engineer and Registered Architect). Mechanical design must include a cover sheet showing the air balance calculations. See the Building Air Balance Summary Sheet under Section 1-6.04.
2) All room finish, door, and hardware schedules
3) Swimming pool drawings and specifications (signed and sealed by Professional Engineer or licensed Pool Designer)
4) Communication design, where not included in electrical drawings 5) Identification / graphic sign drawings (location, structural, and electrical)
6) Bar, service station, kitchen equipment layouts, and laundry equipment layout including equipment schedules
7) HHCD&C and Doubletree may retain all submissions.
8) Landscape and accent lighting plans prepared by a professional Landscape Architect must be submitted to HHCD&C and may be submitted at the same time as submission of final plans and specifications, but in no event later than 45 days prior to the opening of the hotel. Where the services of a professional landscape architect are not available, an accredited nursery may prepare such plans.
9) Certification by the Architect that the plans have been prepared to meet ADA guidelines must be submitted. ADA CERTIFICATION FORMS are at the end of this section. 10) Certification by the Architect that each area of the proposed project will meet or exceed
Doubletree hotels minimum light level standards
b. Prior to receiving final plan approval, an interior design submittal is required. The submittal should include, but not be limited to, the designs of guestrooms and public spaces including interior graphics, lighting, and materials. Submittal must consist of professionally prepared color boards indicating actual materials and associated specifications. This submittal is to be sent to Doubletree. Doubletree may retain this submittal.
c. During the early stages of construction, a model room including all proposed finishes and furnishings in the proposed guest suite may be required to be constructed on or near the jobsite and reviewed by HHCD&C and Doubletree.
B. REMODELING, REFURBISHING OR RENOVATION 1. Definitions:
a. Refurbishing – simple replacement of furnishings, floor and wall finishes
b. Remodeling – refurbishing plus some minor wall relocation or case good modifications c. Renovation – total replacement of floor and wall finishes and FF&E to the extent that the
character of the property is altered. Wall relocation and major architectural modifications would also be part of this scope.
Hotels Brand Quality Department at the corporate office for review prior to the commencement of any refurbishing, remodeling or renovation project at all Doubletree properties.
3. Projects requiring approval include: major renovations, construction projects, routine
refurbishment and replacement of items such as, but not limited to, case goods, floor finishes, wall finishes, window treatments and lobby furniture. Projects addressing the building exterior must also be submitted for review.
Normal replacements of soft goods and minimal floor and wall finishes that initially meet all Doubletree Hotel Brand Standards and that do not fall into one of the three categories in B.1. above do not need to be submitted for approval.
4. Project design packages submitted for review must include the following, as applicable:
a. A cover letter with the property name, location, number of rooms and project area(s) as well as the phase of the project
b. A scope of service page, listed in detail
c. A project directory sheet for the particular project (contact sheet)
d. The PIP (Property Improvement Plan) document for the project, even if it covers only a portion of the scope of service addressed
e. Regardless of the scope of service, the entire hotel floor plan (non-scaled) should be included in a full-size (typically 24” x 36” (61cm x 91cm) format (maximum) indicating the scope of service areas in dashed circle line
f. To-scale floor plan of scoped area with coded references to spec sheets g. An 8”x10” (20.3cm x 25.4cm) high quality photo of the color board
h. Previous submittal comments, if any, should be included with a new submittal
i. For renovation projects, color photo prints of existing areas (not necessarily in the contract areas) are required to understand the areas slated for renovation.
j. Property background / history / photos should accompany submittals. k. Spec books should be neatly bound and presented, and not sent loose. l. All specification sheets should include a thumbnail photo of the product.
m. Include the cut sheet of the product on a separate page if it requires more space in the specification sheet.
n. Include interior elevations and/or reflected ceiling plans relevant to the product specified (e.g. sconces, mirrors, chandeliers) drawn TO-SCALE in order to properly assess correct scale of specified item.
o. Actual samples of fabrics and finishes should be submitted; electronic scans ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
p. All finish and fabric samples must be 3” x 3” (7.6cm x 7.6cm) (minimum) size.
q. Any heavy sample materials (e.g. stone, solid surface material, etc.) must be mounted on heavy matt board and protected in a clear binder pocket.
5. Drawings and specifications, properly sealed by the Interior Designer and/or Architect of Record, are to be submitted and approved prior to commencement of construction, consisting of the following where applicable:
a. Complete architectural, mechanical, plumbing (including fire protection), electrical, and structural drawings, including exterior elevations and definitions of all abbreviations and symbols used. Exterior color renderings must be furnished upon request to HHCD&C. b. All suite finish, door, and hardware schedules
d. Communication drawings, where not included in electrical drawings e. Identification sign drawings (location, structural, and electrical)
f. Complete interior design drawings and concepts, to include suite types and sizes, furniture layouts for commercial and guest suite areas, specification sheets (including illustrations of all furnishings and equipment), and detailed floor plans of all areas. Interior design color boards must be furnished to Doubletree for all public areas and each guestroom or suite type / scheme and guestroom corridors.
g. Bar, service station, kitchen equipment layouts, and laundry equipment layouts including equipment schedules, where applicable
h. Landscape and accent lighting plan i. HHCD&C/DT may retain all submissions.
6. Quality Assurance will check to ensure that the hotel has the required approvals on file. Failure to produce a Doubletree Brand Management approval letter will result in a Brand Standard
Violation, which can lead to the hotel being required to change the work completed and/or being issued a Notice of Default. A hotel that does not have an approval letter on file for current renovations or remodeling work must re-submit plans immediately.
C. CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING PROPERTY; CHANGES OF OWNERSHIP; LICENSE RENEWALS Following a written request and fee submission, Hilton Hotels Corporation will conduct an inspection of the property. At that time, existing deficiencies and variances to the HHC prevailing system-wide standards for Doubletree hotels, including but not limited to Design and Construction and Brand
Operations Standards, will be identified and a Product Improvement Plan (PIP) prepared. Submission for approval must then be made as follows:
1. For conversion properties, submittal of complete as-built plans and specifications to the extent available. Such plans and specifications must be sufficient to illustrate the nature of the existing floor plans and layouts, the relationship of the building within the site, and the location of any external recreation facility and landscaping features. A summary of room types, listing the quantity and sizes of bedroom and bath of each room type, must be provided. (Refer to Paragraph B above for guidelines.)
2. Where the redesign and/or refurbishing of existing facilities is required, design drawings, including but not limited to guestrooms and public area furnishings and layouts and interior / exterior elevations, must be submitted for review and approval by HHC and Doubletree. Color renderings or 8" x 10" color photographs must be furnished if requested by HHC or Doubletree.
3. Where construction of additional facilities is required, complete design and specifications are to be submitted to and approved by HHCD&C prior to commencement of construction.
D. CONVERSION OF BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION.
Following a written request, Hilton Hotels Corporation will conduct an inspection of the property. At that time, existing deficiencies and variances to the HHC prevailing system-wide standards for Doubletree hotels, including but not limited to Design and Construction and Brand Operations Standards, will be identified and a Product Improvement Plan (PIP) prepared. Submission for approval must than be made as follows:
1. Drawings and specifications, properly sealed by the architect of record, to be submitted to and approved by HHCD&C consisting of the following:
a. Complete architectural, mechanical, electrical and structural drawings, including definitions of all abbreviations and symbols used. Mechanical plans must include a cover sheet showing the air balance calculations. See the Building Air Balance Summary Sheet under Section 1-6.04. Exterior color renderings must be furnished to Doubletree upon request.
b. Exterior and Public Area (including Food and Beverage) color renderings must be furnished to the HHCD&C upon request.
c. All room and suite finish, door, and hardware schedules
d. Swimming pool drawings and specifications (signed and sealed by Professional Engineer or Licensed Pool Designer)
e. Communication drawings, where not included in electrical drawings f. Identification sign drawings (location, structural and electrical)
g. Complete interior design drawings and concepts including suite types and sizes, furniture layouts for public and guestroom areas, specification sheets, including illustrations on all furnishings and equipment schedules
Note: Landscape and accent lighting plans may be submitted at the time of submission of final plans and specification, but in no event later than 45 days prior to the opening of the facility as a Doubletree hotel.
E. PROGRESS REPORTS
Submission of construction progress reports, including color photographs of work, is required on a 30-day basis at all construction stages of each respective project. At commencement of construction, provide a copy of permit and photographs of poured concrete footings.
F. SHOP DRAWINGS AND OTHER SUBMITTALS
The following construction submittals must be provided to HHCD&C: 1. Value engineering considerations - Addenda and Change Orders 2. Plumbing fixture cutsheets
3. Light fixture cutsheets
4. Door hardware cutsheets and schedule
5. Roof material samples and cutsheets for color (and gauge when applicable) 6. Exterior wall finish samples and spec data - color and texture
7. Swimming pool shop drawings
8. Typical bathroom finishes, fixtures and fittings
9. Knockdown wall texture for color and texture, if applicable 10. Fire sprinkler shop drawings
11. FF&E submittals - color boards and complete specifications
G. FINAL INSPECTION
The License Agreement requires that a Hilton Hotels Corporation, Design and Construction Department representative verify that the hotel has been substantially completed in accordance with approved Doubletree Hotel Design and Construction Standards and is complete and ready for opening. Under certain circumstances HHC and Doubletree Brand Management may, in their sole discretions, allow a conditional opening provided the project meets at least the following minimum requirements:
1. Seventy five percent (75%) of the guestrooms are complete in every detail and ready for habitation. No guestrooms are to be sold on partially completed floors.
2. One hundred percent (100%) of the public space visible to the public is complete and ready for guest use, including the swimming pool and congruent areas.
paramount. Construction trailers and equipment must be off site and away from guest view. 4. The property must have in place all permits / licenses required to operate the hotels restaurant,
lounge and elevators, and all other permits including pool.
5. Occupancy permit must be in Operator’s possession and a copy sent to HHC.
6. Evidence of insurance coverage must be provided as required in the License Agreement.
7. All terms of the License Agreement must be fulfilled on or before the date specified in the Conditional Opening approval letter.
8. Certification that the hotel meets requirements set forth in the ADA is required.
Final Approval for opening will be determined by the Doubletree Brand in conjunction with HHCD&C and Quality Assurance. Failure to open "as scheduled" may result in additional expenses relating to (but not limited to) future re-inspection visits, OnQ® schedule changes and travel.
ADA COMPLIANCE FORM FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOTELS
To:
Owner/
Principal Correspondent Name
Project Name Date
Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) requires that all new construction projects, including proposed plans and actual construction, comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related state and local requirements. Please note that:
The Owner is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, codes, and ordinances including but not limited to the ADA. Along with all required plan submission(s) and any alteration(s) from plan submission(s) submitted to HHC for approval, for all hotel plans and construction that could affect the usability of or access to the facility, a primary function area within the facility, or path of travel to such a primary function area (e.g. bathrooms, telephones, fire alarm systems (strobe lights), drinking fountains, etc.), the Owner shall submit to HHC an ADA compliance form signed by a licensed professional with expertise in the area of accessibility who represents and warrants that, to his/her best professional knowledge, information and belief, the submitted plans, alteration(s), and final construction for the Hotel and its premises comply with the ADA and all related or similar state or local laws, regulations and other requirements in effect at such time.
To meet the above requirement, please have your architect, contractor or licensed professional complete and sign below. HHC will not approve a new hotel for opening without this signed ADA Compliance Form that verifies the project complies with and meets all ADA and related requirements.
In connection with the project identified as:
To the best of my professional knowledge, information and belief, the facility has been designed and constructed in conformance to and in compliance with the foregoing requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the technical requirements of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and all other related or similar state or local laws, regulations and other requirements in effect at the time this representation is made.
Sign: Print Name: Firm: Date:
ADA COMPLIANCE FORM
FOR RENOVATION / CONVERSION OF EXISTING HOTELS
To:
Owner/
Principal Correspondent Name
Hotel / Project Name Date
Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) requires that all brand affiliated properties comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related state and local requirements. Please note that:
The Owner is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, codes, and ordinances, including but not limited to the ADA. Along with all required plan submission(s), including as-built plans and any alteration(s) from plan submission(s) submitted to HHC for approval for all Hotel plans and construction that could affect the usability of or access to the facility, a primary function area within the facility, or path of travel to such a primary function area (e.g. bathrooms, telephones, fire alarm systems (strobe lights), drinking fountains, etc.), the Owner shall provide HHC with an ADA compliance form signed by a licensed professional with expertise in the area of accessibility who represents and warrants that, to the best of his/her best professional knowledge, information and belief, the submitted plans, alteration(s), and final construction for the Hotel and its premises comply with the ADA and all related or similar state or local laws, regulations and other requirements in effect at such time.
To meet the above requirement, please have your architect or licensed professional complete and
sign the below. Failure to have this ADA Compliance Form signed and returned to HHC may constitute a
breach of your Franchise License Agreement and/or Management Agreement, as applicable.
In connection with the project identified as:
To the best of my professional knowledge, information and belief, the facility conforms to and complies with the foregoing requirements and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the technical requirements of the ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and all other related or similar state or local laws,
regulations and other requirements in effect at the time this representation is made. Sign:
Print Name: Firm: Date:
UNIVERSAL ACCESS COMPLIANCE FORM FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOTELS
To:
Owner/
Principal Correspondent Name Project Name Date
Hilton Hotels Corporation (HHC) requires that all new construction projects, including proposed plans and actual construction, comply with the Hilton Hotels Universal Access Compliance (UAC) Requirements (see Appendix “A”) in the absence of a related regional and local requirement. Please note that:
The Owner is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws, codes, and ordinances, including but not limited to the UAC. Along with all required plan submission(s) and any alteration(s) from plan submission(s) submitted to HHC for approval, for all hotel plans and construction that could affect the usability of or access to the facility, a primary function area within the facility, or path of travel to such a primary function area (e.g. bathrooms, telephones, fire alarm systems (strobe lights), drinking fountains, etc.), the Owner shall submit to HHC a UAC compliance form signed by a licensed professional with expertise in the area of accessibility who represents and warrants that, to his/her best professional knowledge, information and belief, the submitted plans, alteration(s), and final construction for the Hotel and its premises comply with the UAC and all related or similar regional or local laws, regulations and other requirements in effect at such time.
To meet the above requirement, please have your architect, contractor or licensed professional complete and sign below. HHC will not approve a new hotel for opening without this signed UAC Compliance Form verifying the project complies with and meets all UAC and related requirements.
In connection with the project identified as:
To the best of my professional knowledge, information and belief, the facility has been designed and constructed in conformance to and in compliance with the foregoing requirements and the Universal Access Compliance (UAC), the technical requirements of the UAC and all other related or similar regional or local laws, regulations and other requirements in effect at the time this representation is made.
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FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS
FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS. Minimum standards for fire safety systems are detailed
below. Where state or local requirements exceed these minimum Standards, the more stringent requirements must be followed as minimum requirements.
A. FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM. All areas of a property must be equipped with a fire alarm system and an automatic fire sprinkler system, which are zoned by floors.
1. Fire Alarm System:
a. The fire alarm system must be comprised of Underwriters Laboratory approved equipment and devices. The installation, location and spacing of such equipment and devices must be in accordance with the latest edition of NFPA 72, or as otherwise specified by the governmental authority having jurisdiction.
b. Strobe notification appliances must be provided in accordance with federal accessibility rules (28 CFR 36, Appendix A, Sec. 4.28) as to number, locations, spacing and visual intensity. c. A manual fire alarm pull station capable of sounding a general alarm must be located behind
the front desk. The panel must not be located on the back wall facing the registration desk. 2. Fire Sprinkler System:
a. The hotel property must have complete automatic and supervised fire sprinkler systems throughout all areas, including all guestrooms, in accordance with the stricter of:
1) Applicable standards referenced in the building or fire codes of the local jurisdiction, as interpreted by the authority having jurisdiction, and only as applicable for the status of the subject property; or
2) An automatic fire sprinkler system located throughout the property, including all guestrooms, and complying with NFPA 13 (reference TS 015, Hilton International CO). Exceptions within the Americas:
1) For properties where the building is four (4) stories or less in height, NFPA 13R is acceptable if allowed by local or other applicable codes.
2) For properties where the building is three (3) stories or less in height with guestrooms exiting directly to the exterior, an automatic fire sprinkler system is not required. However, such properties must have been built in accordance with applicable building codes in force at the time of permit issuance, and must be maintained in compliance with any applicable codes.
Exceptions outside the Americas: properties where the building is four (4) stories or less in height.
Exceptions Worldwide: Properties converted to any of the Hilton-family-of-brands (“Conversion Properties”) must be in full compliance with the standards set forth above within the time period set forth in the applicable Product Improvement Plan for the property. Compliance must occur prior to the property’s opening to the public as a Hilton family property unless an exception is approved in writing by the Senior Vice President of Architecture and Construction, Senior Vice President of Hotel Brand Management and the Senior Vice President of Franchise Development for properties within the Americas; or by the Vice President of Technical Services, Area President and CEO of International Operations for properties outside the Americas (the “Committee”). In no event shall a Conversion Property open to the public until it is in full compliance with any applicable codes of the local jurisdiction. Any exception that may be granted by the Committee relates only to Standards that exceed applicable local codes.
B. SMOKE DETECTORS. Smoke detectors are required throughout the hotel property as set forth in this section.
1. Smoke Detectors in Guestrooms / Suites: The property must equip hard-wired and locally annunciated smoke detectors in all guestrooms and each livable space of a suite. Smoke detectors within accessible guestrooms / suites and any others required by ADA or the local jurisdiction must be equipped with an integral strobe light providing a visual intensity of 177cd. 2. Smoke Detectors in Areas Other Than Guestrooms / Suites: The property must have system
connected, hard-wired smoke detectors in the following areas (where applicable): a. Lobby
b. Administration areas / front desk c. Pantry prep / pantry / kitchen
d. Food and beverage outlets / restaurant e. All corridors
f. Laundry
g. Dryer enclosure (heat detector only behind dryers)
h. Meeting rooms/ballrooms / pre-function areas/executive center
i. Maintenance shop/Engineering (must have combination heat and smoke detectors) j. Linen rooms
k. Mechanical / boiler / electrical rooms - must have combination heat and smoke detectors l. Elevator equipment - must have combination heat and smoke detectors
m. Top of stairwells
n. Miscellaneous storage rooms o. Public restrooms
p. Fitness room / health club q. Guest laundry
r. Parking structure
s. Enclosed swimming pool t. Executive Lounge u. Spa
v. Any other areas required by local codes
3. Exception: Properties converted to any of the Hilton-family-of-brands (“Conversion Properties”) must be in full compliance with any applicable codes of the local jurisdiction. In addition, all Conversion Properties must comply with the standards set forth above relating to Guestrooms /Suites. Compliance must occur prior to the property opening to the public as a Hilton family property. Unless HHC determines that there are unique circumstances related to the subject Conversion Property, the Standards set forth above for Areas Other than Guestrooms / Suites will not apply to Conversion Properties.
C. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
1. Fire extinguishers must be contained in appropriate recessed cabinets in public spaces according to local and national codes.
2. Fire extinguishers must be mounted in front office area, laundry, maintenance, corridors and near storage rooms and as otherwise required by the local jurisdiction.
3. Fire extinguishers must be in clear view within the appropriate rooms.
4. Portable Fire Extinguishers must be provided and installed in accordance with NFPA 10 and NFPA 96 (for restaurant kitchens).
5. Restaurant kitchen fixed fire extinguishing systems must be installed for all cooking equipment and appliances in accordance with NFPA 17A and NFPA 96 using wet chemical water assisted type systems.
D. APPROVAL, TESTING & MAINTENANCE, TRAINING for all fire safety systems
1. Approval: Written approval of the plans for required fire safety systems must be obtained from the governmental authority having jurisdiction prior to installation of the fire safety system.
a. The form of written approval may vary by governmental authority. For the purposes of these Standards, “written approval” is defined as a certificate, letter of approval, permit, stamp of approval, or other approval method as used by the governmental authority.
b. Written certification that the required fire safety systems have been installed according to the approved plan by a licensed contractor and are fully operational, tested and approved by the authority having jurisdiction must be obtained from the installation contractor.
2. Testing and Maintenance:
a. All fire safety systems installed (including any systems installed above and beyond the requirements of this standard) must be tested and maintained either:
1) Through a maintenance contract with an organization licensed to install and maintain such equipment; or
2) By individuals trained to perform such maintenance and testing.
b. Testing and maintenance of sprinkler systems must be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, NFPA 25, or as otherwise specified by the governmental authority having jurisdiction.
c. Testing and maintenance of smoke detection systems (or heat detection devices where appropriate) must be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, NFPA 72, or as otherwise specified by the governmental authority having jurisdiction.
d. A statement certifying that such testing and maintenance have been performed must be signed by either:
1) The maintenance company representative and by the General Manager of the property; or
2) By the individual trained to perform such maintenance and testing and by the General Manager of the property.
e. All statements certifying such testing must be kept on file at the property and be made available to HHC’s field inspector. Such testing and maintenance must be performed at least once every six (6) months. A minimum of one (1) test per year must be conducted by an outside third party licensed to test fire safety equipment. Guestroom / suite smoke detectors must be included as part of this testing and documentation.
3. Training: The General Manager, assistant manager, all guest services (front desk) personnel, maintenance supervisors, housekeepers and night auditors, as well as any other personnel designated as “managers on duty” at the property, must be familiar with the operation of the fire safety systems, fire evacuation procedures, and the operation of portable fire extinguishers. E. INSTALLATION. All system wiring shall be in conduit unless otherwise permitted by local codes.
Water piping for the fire sprinkler system must be attractively concealed within walls, ceilings and furred areas; however, fire sprinkler heads and other system equipment may not be concealed in a manner that reduces their effectiveness or defeats their purpose.
F. FIRE/EMERGENCY EXITS. A minimum of two (2) fire /emergency exits must be provided for each floor. 1. The distance of travel from the entrance of any guestroom/suite to the nearest exit must not
exceed 125' (38.1m). Exits must be located as remotely as possible from each other and provide optimum convenience to guests.
2. All fire/emergency exits must be clearly marked with illuminated exit signs. Where exits are not visible, illuminated directional signs must be provided to indicate the direction of egress. These signs must be provided with a maintained secondary emergency power source. All major exit ways must have lighted exit signs.
3. Provide panic hardware (crash bar type) on all designated exit doors that contain a locking device or latch.
G. EMERGENCY LIGHTING
1. Emergency lighting must be provided for the following areas and in accordance with prevailing governmental regulations:
a. Lobby
b. Registration desk - located on employee side and not visible to guests c. Back office / work area
d. Public restrooms e. Meeting rooms f. Corridors g. Stairwells h. Elevators
i. Room where the fire alarm panel is located j. Laundry
k. All breezeways l. Fitness room
m. Guest laundry (where applicable) n. Executive center (where applicable) o. Enclosed swimming pool
2. Emergency lighting fixtures must be arranged to maintain the values of not less than one (1) footcandle (10.8 lux) measured at the floor at all points, including corners.
3. Required emergency lighting fixtures must be automatic, not requiring any manual action to put them into operation after failure of normal lighting.
NOTE: See Section 1- Design Criteria (1-7.16 to 1-7.19) for additional Emergency Lighting requirements.
H. FIRESTOPPING AND GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION 1. Through Penetrations; through fire rated separations
a. Through penetrations created by plumbing pipes, electrical conduits or cables are to be sealed with a certified firestop sealant, tested in accordance with ASTM E814 (UL1479). For large combustible pipes and very large openings where sealant will not be a suitable certified product solution, utilize collars, sleeves, pillows, and integrated firestop devices as necessary.
b. Through penetrations are to utilize firestop sealant with watertight properties, according to UL Class 1 W-rating
2. Single Membrane Penetrations; through fire rated separations
a. Electrical box outlets and switches are to be protected with certified putty pads and/or inserts. b Elevator call boxes, safes, electrical boxes and/ or other large single membrane penetrations
requiring equal F&T ratings are to be protected with certified products that meet these conditions.
3 Joints. All joints connecting fire rated separations must be protected (wall to wall, top of wall, floor to floor, perimeter joints) with a certified product.
a. Wall to wall, top of wall, and floor to floor joints must utilize a certified system for these applications with a rating that matches that of the wall.
b. Perimeter joints must be protected with a certified product in accordance with the proper design listings.
4. Commercial Cooking Exhaust (Grease) Ducts. Protect kitchen grease ducts with minimum 2-hour protection gypsum wall shaft or grease duct fire wrap.
5. Air Ducts. Life Safety Air Ducts for stair pressurization and/or other damper-less ducts are to be protected with 2-hour gypsum wall shaft or 2-hour fire wrap.
Other Special Conditions may exist. Contact the 3M Firestop hotline at 1-800-376-0964 or [email protected] for assistance.
Beginning with Section 1. Design Criteria, these Design and Construction Standards describe each room or space of a Doubletree hotel using a seven (7) division format as outlined below. If a specific division is not discussed or not applicable to a Section, (NA) will be typed after the division number. The General Building Requirements will still apply to these divisions and to all other parts of the hotel although they are not discussed in each individual division.
DIVISION: NUMBER:
General Building Requirements...1.00 Doors, Windows and Hardware ...2.00 Finishes (Floors, Base, Walls and Ceilings) ...3.00 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E)...4.00 Special Construction (Graphics and Signage) ...5.00 Mechanical / Plumbing, (Heating / Ventilation / Air Conditioning)...6.00 Electrical (Lighting, Communications, Etc.) ...7.00
DESIGN CRITERIA SITE DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC AREAS FOOD & BEVERAGE MEETING FACILITIES RECREATIONAL AREAS GUESTROOMS & SUITES COMMON MECHANICAL AREAS
CONFIDENTIAL
For use by Doubletree Hotels only
Any questions regarding the contents of this
manual may be directed to the following address:
DOUBLETREE HOTELS Hilton Hotels Corporation
Attn: VP Product Development and Guest Experience 9336 Civic Center Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90210 310-278-4321
1-1.00 GENERAL
1-1.01 Doubletree hotels must have a minimum of 150 guestrooms. Any properties with a lower key count must have written approval from Doubletree.
1-1.02 All state, federal, national and/or other governing building, zoning and design regulations shall be complied with in the development of any specific project. However, this shall not diminish or otherwise change the intent of these minimum Design and Construction Standards. Additionally, Hilton Hotels Corporation will not review documentation for compliance with local codes. It is the responsibility of the owner to meet or exceed these local regulations. In the event applicable local codes and regulations exceed the
requirements contained herein, then the local codes and regulations should be construed as minimum requirements. See also Appendix "A".
1-1.03 All License Agreement holders should become familiar with and must conform to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) as it applies (or the equivalent local or national code), The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and any local applicable barrier-free design standards relative to the proposed development project. In the absence of barrier free design, HHC minimum Standards will apply (See Appendix “A”). 1-1.04 The architecture of the hotel must be designed to be aesthetically pleasing and in
harmony with the surrounding environment.
1-1.05 The hotel facade must be easily maintained and accessible for repairs. It must also provide for high level signage in accordance with Doubletree’s signage specifications. 1-1.06 Balconies (if specified) must be a minimum of 5' (1.52m) in width.
1-1.07 Balconies must be designed to provide privacy and security for guestrooms. Railings must be a minimum of 42" (110cm) in height and at least partly open, or transparent, for views. Openings in railings must be a maximum of 4" (10cm) and include a 2" (5cm) bottle rail. Horizontal railing is not allowed.
1-1.08 Balcony floors must slope outwards or toward drains (internal).
1-1.09 Provide wind protection for all exterior public areas such as the main entrance, dining and roof terraces, and swimming pool decks.
1-1.10 Wood frame construction is not permitted for new construction but may be considered for historic conversions.
1-1.11 A minimum of two (2) fire / emergency exits must be provided for all floors, located at either end of the guestroom floor. Fire exits must escape directly to the exterior and not via any public area.
1-1.12 Provide a minimum 8'-6" (2.5m) wide elevator lobby when elevators are located only on one side of the lobby and a 10' (3m) wide elevator lobby when elevators are on both sides of the lobby.
1-1.13 All stairwells are to be designed to minimize infiltration of smoke during fire events using seals and normal door closures. For all facilities greater than six (6) stories, provide positively pressurized stairwells that comply with ASHRAE smoke control
recommendations. Open stairwells may be considered if appropriate to exterior design.
See Appendix "A" for handrail requirements.
1-2.00 DOORS, WINDOWS AND HARDWARE
1-2.01 All designated exit doors must swing in the direction of egress from the building. 1-2.02 Doors to all public, guest, service, and administration areas must be at minimum 3'
(0.9m) wide with soundproofing and door seals. Local legislation or codes may require fire / smoke sealing.
1-2.03 All doors must be a minimum of 6'-8" (2.0m) in height.
1-2.04 All doors that are required to have a Positive Pressure Fire Door Listing requirement by code must have a Category “A” classification, or ISO equivalent for hotel / projects outside the United States.
1-2.05 Doorstops are required for all doors. Floor stops are not allowed.
1-2.06 Interior metal doors must be a minimum 18 gauge cold rolled steel and exterior doors must be a minimum 16 gauge ‘A-60’ galvanized.
1-2.07 Out-swinging exterior metal doors must have closed tops.
1-2.08 Fire-rated doors and frames must bear a label of testing and approval by an Independent Testing Agency for the ratings indicated, having been tested in accordance with NFPA 252 and ASTM E152, or ISO equivalent for hotels / projects outside the USA.
1-2.09 All back-of-house doors subject to heavy traffic must have stainless steel or diamond plated aluminum kick plates.
1-2.10 All linen chutes must be equipped with self-closing, self-locking doors.
1-2.11 All metal welded frames must be fabricated of cold rolled steel, minimum 16 gauge. Exterior frames must be ‘A-60’ galvanized.
1-2.12 Knockdown metal frames may be used on interior doors installed within drywall. Frames with snap-on type trim are not acceptable.
1-2.13 Aluminum entrance doors must be a narrow stile design.
1-2.14 All hardware is to be US 32D satin stainless steel or US 26D satin chrome, with hardware finish selection determined by the Architect or Design Firm. Public and guestroom areas may have other finishes specified, but finishes must be approved by HHC.
1-2.15 A qualified Hardware Consultant shall be retained to produce a detailed hardware schedule and to coordinate with the contract documents. HHCD&C must review and approve all hardware schedules.
1-2.16 Hardware schedules must contain, at a minimum:
A. Door number, its location, hand, type and fire rating (if any) of door and frame B. Hardware set number
C. Key symbol D. Name of item E. Manufacturer
F. Complete manufacturer’s catalog number or numbers G. Material
1-2.17 All locksets and latchsets for doors to electrical and telephone closets, stairwells, and other non-public spaces on guestroom floors shall match the style and finish of the specified hardware selected for guestroom entry doors.
1-2.18 Lock cylinders must be construction master-keyed for use during construction only. Construction master key must be a type that is easily made inoperative when locks are installed.
1-2.19 Master Keying Schedule:
A. Engineer master key shall operate locks under direct supervision of the engineer (i.e. engineer's office doors, entire maintenance section, mechanical spaces, electrical closet, janitor closets, exterior roof doors).
B. Food and Beverage master key shall operate locks under direct supervision of Food and Beverage (i.e. kitchen, meeting room, food storage rooms, dining rooms, steward and chef’s office).
C. Housekeeping master key shall operate locks under direct supervision of the Housekeeping Department (i.e. storage rooms, laundry and offices).
D. Cleaning master key shall operate locks to offices, public meeting rooms and adjacent janitor’s closets, and other doors of public use that are cleaned by usual cleaning personnel.
E. Grand master key shall operate all locks as indicated above and must be kept in a safe.
Permanently inscribe each key with number of lock that identifies cylinder manufacturer’s key symbol and notation "DO NOT DUPLICATE".
Key Material: Provide keys of nickel silver only.
Key Quantity: Provide five (5) master keys for each master key system, and five (5) grand master keys for each grand master key system.
1-2.20 ONITY (formerly TESA), Saflok, Vingcard, Kaba-Ilco, Messerschmitt, MIWA, Salto, Timelox, CISA, and Yaletronics are approved hardware manufacturers. All hardware finishes must match. HHC’s Design and Construction Department must approve hardware, manufacturer and specifications including the product name and software version. When choosing an electronic lock company, the locks must be compatible with Hilton Hotels OnQ PMS. Consideration should be given to the level of service available in the area. Electronic locks are to be used in the following locations:
A. Each guestroom entry door
B. Business Center public entrance door C. Fitness Center door
D. Spa entrance door E. Pool room door F. Linen room G. Meeting rooms H. Executive Lounge
1-2.21 Electronic card readers with electronic lock interfaces shall be used on smaller hotels in the following locations:
1-2.22 Restricted areas of the hotel shall have an access control system incorporated into door locking devices. Approved devices are card access systems, digital keypad systems or remotely controlled electronic door latches. Areas to be provided access control devices include, but are not limited to:
A. Telephone operator's room B. General cashier's office C. Count room(s)
D. Safe deposit box room E. Paymaster's office F. Security dispatch office
G. Certain exterior entrance doors
H. Back office areas that are accessible to public corridors I. Entrance to front office areas
J. Employees’ entrance, if not monitored K. Roof tops and mechanical rooms L. Luggage storage room(s)
1-2.23 All doors within the guestroom tower including guestroom, service elevator lobby,
vending, and exit must have acoustic and smoke seals discretely located in the protected corners of rebated timber or steel door frames.
1-2.24 All roof top exits (doors or hatches) must be equipped with a panic bar or other releasing device, latching hardware, and a contact alarm that is monitored in the security dispatch office or PBX. These doors must have a sign on the inside face indicating the door is alarmed and to be used in emergency situations only.
1-2.25 Special consideration must be given to window design for facilities located on sites near airports, busy highways, and in extremely windy, rainy, or cold environments. The Architect or his consultant must investigate these conditions to determine the appropriate specification.
1-2.26 Double glazing is required for all windows. Fixed glazing is recommended for airport and other high noise locations.
1-2.27 Glass panels (i.e. windows, railings, glass doors, sidelights, etc.) that extend to the floor in public areas and guestrooms shall be shatterproof or tempered glass and identified with decals, etched design, or equipped with safety bar.
1-2.28 All windowsills must be granite, stone, or approved solid surface.
1-2.29 A practical method of exterior and interior window washing must be incorporated in hotel design and approved by Hilton Hotels Corporation.
1-3.00 FINISHES
1-3.01 It is important to create an environment throughout the public areas that is well designed utilizing a hotel-experienced International Interior Design Association firm approved by HHC and Doubletree. The Interior Designer must incorporate quality materials that meet or exceed the competitive segment within the marketplace while providing durability and functionality. Designers must not use endangered species of wood. The use of attractive and durable recycled materials, where feasible, is encouraged.
1-3.02 Floor finishes for all areas are discussed in detail in the specific sections of these Standards. 1-3.03 Wall finishes must be high quality, decorative, maintainable materials. If vinyl wall
covering is used, 15 oz Type I or heavier for guestrooms and 20 oz Type II or heavier for corridors and public areas is required. All wall covering must be "Class A" rated. Spray-applied acrylic wall texture equal to PermaTone, Plexture or Permitex may be used as a wall finish in special instances, but must be approved by HHC.
1-3.04 Provide full height corner guards at outside wall corners in all public areas susceptible to luggage or laundry cart damage. Corner guards shall be colored opaque plastic to match the wall color and shall be adhesive mounted. The flanges shall be a maximum width of 1" (2.5cm).
1-3.05 All public area ceilings must be flat painted gypsum board, decorative or acoustical tile, or other approved system. Acoustical ceiling tile, when used in public areas, must be 2' x 2' (0.6m x 0.6m) with tegular edges and not exceed 30% of the ceiling area (Note: when
hard ceilings are utilized, mechanical access panels are allowed). The use of 2' x 4'
(0.6m x 1.2m) acoustical ceiling tile and concealed spine acoustical tile ceilings in public areas is not allowed. Acoustic tiles are not allowed in guestroom corridors.
1-3.06 Balcony floor finish must be ceramic tile, stone, artificial stone, terrazzo, or stamped concrete that matches the exterior décor of the building.
1-3.07 Johnsonite® Millwork (or other approved synthetic millwork) when utilized for base material must be a minimum of " (0.64cm) thick.
1-4.00 FF&E
1-4.01 Carpet and carpet padding must be commercial grade and meet or exceed all local, state and federal flammability codes including DOC-FFI-70 and ASTM E648, Class I testing. Carpet must have a "Class B" or better flame spread rating. See Appendix "A" for carpet in accessible areas.
1-4.02 Minimum carpet specifications: CUT PILE
Construction: Tufted
Machine Gauge: 1/10 Guestrooms and Public Areas
Stitches per Inch: 10 - Guestrooms; 12 - Public Areas and Corridors
Tufted Pile Height: .25 (1/4") or greater for 32 oz and .281 (9/32") or greater for 36 oz
Face Yarn: 100% Solution Dyed Type 6 Nylon Branded Yarns Printed - Type 6.6
Primary Backing: Woven polypropylene Secondary Backing: Action Bac
Face Weight:
36 oz /sq. yd. for heavy traffic areas, lobby, lobby corridors and pre-function areas;
32 oz / sq. yd. for Guestrooms
CUT AND LOOP
Construction: Tufted
Machine Gauge: 1/10 Guestrooms and Public Areas Stitches per Inch: 10 – Guestrooms; 12 - Meeting Rooms Tufted Pile Height: High 9/32; Low 3/16
Face Yarn: 100% Solution dyed Type 6 Nylon Branded Yarns + or – 5% variance on face weight allowed Primary Backing: Woven polypropylene
Secondary Backing: Action Bac
Face Weight: 32 oz /sq. yd. for Guestrooms; NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AREAS.
MULTI LEVEL LOOP
Construction: Loop
Machine Gauge: 1/12 Guestrooms, Meeting Rooms Stitches per Inch: 10 - All Areas
Tufted Pile Height: 3/16
Face Yarn: 100% Solution Dyed Type 6 Nylon Branded Yarns Primary Backing: Woven polypropylene
Secondary Backing: Action Bac - Tuft Bind Rating Dry 10; Wet 8; Edge Ravel 2 to 3 lb. Strength
Face Weight: 32 oz /sq. yd. for Guestrooms; 36 oz/sq. yd. for Public Areas; NOT APPROVED FOR USE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC AREAS.
LEVEL LOOP
Construction: Level Loop All Loop Same Heights Machine gauge: 1/10
Stitches per inch: 10
Face Yarn: 100% Solution Dyed Type 6 Nylon Branded Yarns Face Weight: 26 oz or higher Back-of-house
Primary Backing: Polypropylene
Secondary Backing: Action Bac - Tuft Bind Rating Dry 10 lb.; Wet 6 lb.; Edge Ravel 2 to 3 lb. Strength
CYP (computer yarn placement) Construction: Tufted
Machine Gauge: 1/11 All Areas Stitches per Inch: 11 All Areas Tufted Pile Height: 9/32
Face Yarn: 100% Solution Dyed Type 6 Nylon Branded Yarns Primary Backing: Woven polypropylene
Secondary Backing: Action Bac
Face Weight: 42 oz / sq. yd. for All Areas
AXMINISTER Fiber:
Wool/Nylon Blend (80/20) or 100% nylon (Type 6.6) Wool must be Woolen Spun Yarn. Semi-worsted is not permitted. 70% British Specialty wool blend preferred.
Yarn Count: 2/46
Tuft Density 63 per sq. inch – Corridors
70 per sq. inch – Public Areas and Ballroom Dye Method Premetalized dyes required
Pitch: 7
Pile Height: .250 to .270
Rows per Inch: 9 in Corridors and 10 in Public Areas and Ballrooms Pile Weight Above
Back:
27-30 oz /sq. yd. (80/20) 31-40 oz /sq. yd. (nylon) Total Pile Weight 36 – 44 oz /sq. yd Backing: Synthetic
Widths Available: 27", 36" (for use as borders only); 9', 12', 15', and 4-meter