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9.1.1
A feature of all 'Scandic' restaurants is for the buffet area to incorporate individual or clearly defined/separated areas for different products e.g. Breads/cold drinks/hot drinks/ecological or organic items and main buffet items.

Acoustics

9.1.2
Entertainment and audio systems must not adversely affect other areas of the hotel. (A background music system is required) The only paging system in the hotel is linked to the fire panel and is for fire and life safety purposes only.

HVAC

9.1.3
A heating, ventilation and comfort cooling/air-conditioning system must be provided to maintain an odour free, comfortable internal environment, with BMS.

Lighting

9.1.4
An appropriate lighting design in line with the restaurant and bar interior design concept, including suitable fittings and fixtures with dimmer control and sufficient lighting intensity for all intended functions. Enhanced lighting must be provided to suit the function, amenity and any special effects using high quality luminaries as required for the interior design scheme.

9.1.5
Lighting levels must be appropriate for breakfast, lunch and dinner service settings. Fluorescent fixtures (baton type) are not permitted in the restaurant, lounge or bar, with the exception of recessed PL Fluorescent lighting fitted with warm colour lamps.

- In the restaurant and bar, lighting must be provided using PL fluorescent and low energy and low voltage recessed luminaries.
- In the lounge, lighting must be dimmable for lounge functions using PL fluorescent, low energy and low voltage recessed luminaries.
- Adequate lighting must be provided for housekeeping.
- Adequate lighting over steps.

Finishes

9.1.6
Wall, floor and ceiling finishes along with the restaurant window treatment must be appropriate to the restaurant or lounge/bar interior design concept. It is recommended that suitable hard flooring should be installed in heavily trafficked areas.

9.1.7
The restaurant area must have appropriately themed artwork pieces arranged within it, scaled to suit their location. All artwork must be of high quality and professionally displayed. It is recommended that hardwired picture lighting or ceiling recessed wall washers are used to illuminate the artwork.

9.1.8
The meet and greet/cashier area and restaurant service stations must be designed to be consistent with the restaurant interior design concept.

9.1.9
All service equipment must be concealed or screened when provided, raised areas to be protected with suitable rails etc.

Furniture and furnishings

9.1.10
In the restaurant, chairs and tables must be styled to co-ordinate with the interior design concept of the restaurant and be of acceptable quality.

9.1.11
In the lounge/bar, an appropriately designed bar counter and back bar are to be provided to service the guests' requirements. These are to be in line with the overall lounge/bar interior design concept. As far as is practicable, all under-counter equipment is to be concealed from guest view.

9.1.12
Appropriate high and low seating and tables, in line with the interior design concept for the lounge/bar areas are to be provided in order to accommodate any guests or patrons in comfort. Any window treatment or accessories for this area are to be suitable designed/chosen to ensure that they co-ordinate with the overall interior design concept.

Buffets

9.1.13
A permanent buffet unit, which must include a built-in sneeze guard, is required, in line with the restaurant icons described at the beginning of this section. Buffet must be accessible from a wheelchair.

Layout

9.1.14
Minimum of 50% of the restaurant is to be non smoking and breakfast is 100% non smoking. Guests arriving should not have to pass through smoking areas.