: Ensures fire pumps, emergency lighting, and life safety systems remain operational during power failures. Elevator Recall
For the design team, Module 14 is not just a rulebook; it is a design tool. If read thoroughly at project inception, it prevents 80% of common construction errors. However, designers treating it as a mere checklist rather than a design philosophy will produce sterile hotels. The best projects use Module 14 as the floor upon which they build their creative ceiling. marriott design standards module 14
| Test | Frequency | Pass/Fail Criterion | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 1 per floor | <0.5 cfm @ 1.57 psf | | Sound transmission | 2 per hotel | STC 55 field | | Light leakage | Visual 100% doors | Zero light visible around perimeter | | Lock battery | Quarterly | >80% capacity | : Ensures fire pumps, emergency lighting, and life
: Mandates rigorous initial and ongoing testing to verify all life safety systems function as designed. Technical Specifications & Requirements High-Rise vs. Low-Rise However, designers treating it as a mere checklist