HOTEL DESIGN GUIDE SECTION 4

4.4 STAFF FACILITIES

GENERAL

Refer to Section 4.1 back-of-the-house areas general requirement.

Staff facilities must meet all requirements of local authorities, local customs and labour
organizations, and must provide standards comparable to existing hotel competing in the
same labour market. Also, cognizance must be taken of the fact that additional
competition will usually appear within a few years of the completion of a new hotel.

4.4.1 LOCKERS AND TOILET ROOMS

The number and size of the various locker and toilet rooms required will be
specified in the programme. However, these requirements are based on
conditions existing at the time of the survey, and locker rooms must be planned
in a flexible manner, so that the capacities of adjacent locker rooms can be
easily adjusted to accommodate changing labour conditions.

In general, the locker rooms are divided into two or four divisions, as listed
below (specific requirements on number of divisions are tabulated in the
individual area programme as issued by SLIM).

a. Male Staff Locker Room.

b. Male Executive Locker Room.
c. Female Staff Locker Room.
d. Female Executive Locker Room.

Local custom or regulation in some locations may require more locker room
sub-divisions, resulting in a larger number of smaller rooms. The architect will
be advised of such requirements by SLIM, if he is not already aware of them.

The entry to each locker room area shall be through a vestibule, arranged to
provide effective screening from adjoining areas. Toilets shall be so located
that they can be entered directly from shower and locker rooms, and can be
entered also without passing through the locker area. For safety reason,
second exit should be provided.

Cleaners' closets shall be conveniently located and shall follow standards

established for public toilets.

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4.4.2 MALE STAFF LOCKER ROOM AND TOILETS

Six-Compartment Lockers, 900mm (W) x 515mm (D) x 2000mm (H) with shoes
and hanging coat compartment. Colour to be approved by SLIM.

In some locations, local labour laws and regulations may require larger or
different size locker facilities. The architect shall satisfy such requirements
which exceed the standards herein specified.

A 300mm wide bench on pipe legs fixed to the floor shall be provided down the
centre of the aisle between lockers.

Arrangement of lockers shall be such that all areas can be observed

conveniently by security personnel, with no cul-de-sacs in which persons can
hide from surveillance.

Locker Area Finishes

a. Floors: Homogenous tiles. Colour selection to be approved by SLIM.
b. Base: Vinyl skirting
c. Walls: Emulsion paint. Colour selection to be approved by SLIM.
d. Mirrors: Near exit from locker rooms, install full-length mirror to provide each
staff with a view of his complete appearance as he leaves the room.
In appropriate locations, provide a shelf and mirror with good lighting, to
enable staff to comb their hair properly. Outlets for electric shavers to also
be provided.
e. Ceiling: Painted structural slab and mechanical ducts and piping. SLIM to
approve ceiling concept and finishing.
Number and type of sanitary fixtures shall be in proportion to the number of
lockers approximately as follows:
 One water Closet per 60 lockers,
with a minimum of 2.
 One urinal per 50 lockers,
with a minimum of 2.
 One Lavatory per 50 lockers,
with a minimum of 2.
 One Shower per 40 lockers,
with a minimum of 1.

In some locations, some or all of the WC fixtures must be of the Eastern, or

Moslem type. This requirement will be established in the Area Programme as
issued by SLIM.

Toilet enclosures shall have a minimum width of 800mm and depth of 1350mm.
Enclosures shall be of an approved standard metal type with baked-on enamel
finish, laminated plastic covered doors and chrome hardware, unless
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procurement difficulties or local regulations require different materials or a

special design. In any case, materials shall be impervious and easily cleaned
and maintained.

If masonry partitions are used, with ceramic tile finish, all corners and bases
shall be coved, for easy cleaning.

Basin and urinal fittings should not be hand-operated. Sensory operated

fittings should be considered due to water save.

Toilet Room (Wet Area) Finishes:

a. Floors: Homogenous tile, sloped to floor drains.
b. Walls: Glazed ceramic tile with coved base.
c. Mirrors: Continuous copper-backed mirror across full width of lavatory
batteries, extending from shelf units above lavatories to a height of 1850mm
above floor.
d. Ceiling: Washable ceiling tile on exposed metal grid.

Shower and Dressing Rooms shall have homogenous tile floors, sloped to floor
drains, glazed ceramic tile coved base and walls, and an exposed grid
suspended washable ceiling tile. Provide towel and robe hooks in Dressing
Room above wall benches on one side and a mirror.

Accessories
Stainless steel hairline finishes units or equal as follows:
 Single toilet paper holder in each WC enclosure.
 Lather soap dispenser and shelf over each lavatory.
 Liquid valve soap dispenser adjacent to each shower (one dispenser
serving two showers, where possible).
 Combination paper towel dispenser and disposal unit, recessed type.
Quantity and locations of units subject to SLIM approval.

Entrance doors to Locker Room through vestibule shall be 900mm x 2100mm x

45mm solid core wood doors with enamel finish, equipped with closers, push
plates, pull plates, and kick plates. Outside door shall be provided with a dead
lock, keyed under Housekeeping’s Grandmaster Key, to lock up area when
performing mechanical repair work.

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Electrical
Design lighting to provide general level of illumination, with locker room lighting
fixtures properly spaced over aisles between lockers.
Provide an electric razor outlet in connection with each battery of lavatories,
and convenience outlets for cleaning machines.

HVAC
Provide positive ventilation in accordance with SLIM Standards.

Plumbing
In addition to plumbing connections to all sanitary fixtures, provide floor drains
as required throughout.

Telephones
Provide a staff wall telephone in the locker area.

4.4.3 MALE EXECUTIVE LOCKER ROOM

Locate near Male Staff Locker Room to provide a degree of supervision of the
latter.

Same requirements as for Male Staff Locker Room, except that individual
lockers shall be provided, 300mm (W) x 515mm (D) x 1790mm (H), and
individual shower and dressing enclosures shall be provided similar to those
specified for public showers of the swimming pool area.

4.4.4 FEMALE STAFF LOCKER ROOM AND TOILET

Same requirements as for Male Staff Locker Room, except number and type of
sanitary fixtures shall be in proportion to the number of lockers approximately
as follows:

 One Water Closet per 40 lockers,

with a minimum of 2.
 One Lavatory per 50 lockers,
with a minimum of 2.
 One Shower per 40 lockers,
with a minimum of 1.

Provide sanitary napkin dispenser, recessed or surface-mounted next to each

towel unit, and individual disposal unit in each WC enclosure.

Individual shower and dressing enclosures shall be provided similar to those

specified for public showers of the swimming pool area.
4.4.5 FEMALE EXECUTIVE LOCKER ROOM
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Locate near Female Staff Locker Room, to provide a degree of supervision of

the latter.

Same requirements as for Female Staff Locker room, except that individual
lockers shall be provided, 300mm (W) x 515mm (D) x 1790mm (H).

4.4.6 STAFF LOUNGE

May be required to comply with local regulations or customs, union

agreements, or merely to meet competition in the labour market. Size and any
special requirements will be established by SLIM's hotel Area Programme.

When included in the programme, general requirement will be for a pleasant,

comfortably furnished lounge type room, for use by off-duty staff for relaxation,
reading, card-playing etc.

Finishes

Floor Vinyl tiles.

Base Vinyl skirting.
Walls Emulsion paint.
Ceiling Acoustic tile on exposed metal grid.

Windows
Where windows occur, treat in manner similar to Guest Lobby Lounge but
without decorative lighting.

Doors
a. Entrance Door, 900mm x 2100mm x 45mm solid core painted wood door, in
integral 2mm (14 gauge) metal frame, with mutes and extruded threshold,
closer, push plate, pull plate and kick plate. Cylindrical deadbolt lock, keyed
under Human Resources Grandmaster Key.

b. Interior Doors to storage or pantry, if necessary. Appropriate size hollow

metal doors in metal frame per above; threshold; heavy-duty latch set.

Mirror
Provide full-length mirror adjacent to entrance door.

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Electrical
Provide general level of illumination for reading, game and card tables, etc.,
and in accordance with approved furniture layout, provide convenience outlets
for lamps, TV, vending machines, vacuum cleaner at base board level, etc.

Telephones
Provide house telephone and public pay phone as per SLIM's Telephone
Schedule.

Sound System & TV

Provide guestroom type radio and background music control system, with
ceiling speakers. Provide central TV antenna outlet. TV set furnished under
HEOS account.

Fire Protection
See SLIM M&E Design Guideline Section _____.

Others
Types of vending machines, if any to be furnished under HEOS account.

4.4.7 UNION OFFICE

Requirement will be established in Area Programme, and unless otherwise

specified, will be equivalent to Human Resources Office in finishes, etc. with
house phone plus direct outside line phone.

4.4.8 STAFF DINING ROOM

These facilities may either be self-service or assisted service type (servery

type). A separated Executive Dining Room is not required. If religious grounds
dictate, this may result in more than one single kitchen or service unit. The
Area Programme will set forward any such requirements.

It is SLIM's policy that staff dining areas offer a pleasant, comfortable and bright
dining environment. It is necessary that the dining room be more attractive in
both appearance and food quality than those of competing hotels in the locality.

Planning

a. Locate conveniently accessible to all employees (close to service elevators),

and the main kitchen, an attractive satellite kitchen or the food preparation
area. The staff toilets and lockers should also be nearby, or easily reached.

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b. Plan entrance off service corridor at location which will allow a line-up of
staff at peak periods of food service, without blocking access to a busy or
security-sensitive service function of the hotel, such as the elevators or an
active storage room issue counter.

c. Locate kitchen to provide self-service line leading to seating area. Locate

tray-washing or dish-washing section adjacent to exit, for direct drop-off by
staff leaving room. Provide service entrance directly into kitchen for food
deliveries, etc., if possible arranged so as not to interfere with food pick-up
line. Kitchen will be planned, specified and detailed by food service
consultant, and incorporated in the working drawings by the Architects.

d. Second exit for safety must be provided.

Finishes
Seating arrangements and finishes shall be planned and selected by SLIM
(under HEOS budget) and incorporated in the working drawings by the
Architects. The following are minimum standards.

a. Floors: Vinyl tile, colour selection approved by SLIM.

b. Bases: Vinyl skirting
c. Wainscot:: In seating areas, on walls exposed to chair damage, provide
scratch-resistant wainscot or chair rail.
All exposed external corners in kitchen to be protected by heavy (2.5mm or
12 gauge) stainless steel corner guards 1200m high.
d. Walls: Emulsion paint. Gloss enamel above kitchen wainscot, in colour
selected by Architect and approved by SLIM.
e. Ceiling: Acoustic tile on exposed metal grid in seating areas. Washable
ceiling on exposed metal grid in kitchen area.

Doors & Hardware

Provide total door width for places of assembly, with all doors opening out.
Minimum door size, 900mm x 2100mm x 45mm.

Door shall be hollow metal in metal frames. Doors except kitchen service door
shall be equipped with closers with fusible link hold-open devices to insure
closing in case of fire; push plates, pull plates and kick plates; deadlocks, keyed
under F&B Kitchen’s Grandmaster Key. Kitchen service door shall have heavy
duty lockset, keyed under Grandmaster Key; 800mm high armour plate.

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