Technology Standards for Hotels CALA
Technology Standards for Hotels CALA
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Table of Contents
13A.1 Overview 3
13A.2 Wired LAN 5
13A.3 Wireless LAN 7
13A.4 Cellular Phone Coverage 9
13A.5 Cable Termination Points 9
13A.6 Facilities - Information, Communications & Technology Room 12
13A.7 Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) 16
13A.8 Facilities - Front Desk 17
13A.9 Master Antenna Television System 18
13A.10 Property Systems & Applications 19
13A.11 Telecommunication (PBX & Voice) Systems 20
13A.12 Systems Criteria - PABX 21
13A.13 Acronyms 23
13A.14 Regional Contacts 24
chapter organization
• This chapter is a part of an integrated series of Chapters.
• This chapter is a part of an integrated series of Chapters.
definitions
• Design Standard: a minimum requirement to be fulfilled
without exception
• Best Practice: a recommended design guideline, practice or
way to execute a design standard
• Expanded Information: an explanation of a design standard
or best practice
• Reference (internal): a reference to another document /
section within the design standards or to a design strategy /
guide within the brand standards
Exception: Fire Protection & Life Safety Design
Standard references are to external codes only
English is the official and binding language of these design standards. The
translated versions are provided as a courtesy only and are not controlling
and have no legal effect.
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13A.1 Overview
D. Multi-Use Projects: This document defines systems for a single use, stand-alone
project such as a hotel or residence. When the project includes more than one
building type and ownership, consult with your IT Openings Project Lead (ITOPL)
to determine the appropriate degree of technology integration or separation.
E. Industry Standards:
1. Reference Standards:
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• TIA-492AAAC, Detail Specification for 850-nm Laser Optimized, 50-
micron Cladding Diameter Class Ia Graded-Index Multimode Optical
Fibers
• TIA / EIA-569-A, Commercial Building Standard for Telecommunications
Pathways and Spaces
• TIA / EIA-606, The Administration Standards for the
Telecommunications Infrastructure of Commercial Building
• TIA / EIA-607, Commercial Building Grounding and Bonding
Requirements for Telecommunications
F. Payment Card Industry (PCI): The PCI Data Security Standard is a mandatory
global set of requirements for any organization that stores, processes or
transmits credit card data.
• For more information about PCI DSS, see the following website:
[Link]
• The infrastructure design and implementation must comply with the latest
applicable PCI standard.
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• Identifying and tracking time periods of access of authorized individuals.
• Generating audit records of access that can be reviewed at a later date.
• Removing access when individuals no longer require it due to role or
employment transitions.
A. Overview:
1. Two general network LAN designs utilized for data and voice networking.
a. Switch Based Ethernet Network: The traditional design using Fiber optics
for vertical cable runs for the network’s backbone and copper cabling, for
horizontal runs from the network’s backbone to the user access points.
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B. Cable Types and Requirements:
3. Wall Plate and Patch Panel Labelling Requirements: Labels must be of a size
that is easily readable with a font size of no less than 12 point.
• Lettering is in upper case for clarity.
• Recommended fonts are Arial or Courier.
C. Network Equipment:
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13A.3 Wireless LAN
C. Site Surveys: Mandatory wireless site surveys by MI’s certified GPNS systems
provider are needed to ensure compliance with the actual GPNS signal strength
coverage standard. The initial site survey can be performed using analytical tools
to determine Access Point placement, this information is used by owner to go for
tender for cabling works and by the contractors to determine the scope of the
cabling works. The second site survey must be an active survey using approved
site survey tools (as defined in the GPNS Wireless Requirements) to determine if
the originally, virtually determined, Access Point placement results in the desired
brand standard signal strength and coverage requirements.
D. Wireless Requirements:
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2. Minimum BOH Wi-Fi Coverage Requirements:
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13A.4 Cellular Phone Coverage
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C. Termination Points Table - continued
2. Lobby:
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• Lobby Lounge
• Guest Elevator Lobbies (including all floors)
3. Recreation:
• Pool Telephone
• Spa Reception Area
• Exercise Area
• Movement Studio
4. Meeting Spaces:
• Boardroom
• Pantries
• Banquet Storage
5. Employee Facilities:
• Lounge / Breakroom
• Locker Rooms
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13A.6 Facilities - Information, Communications & Technology Room
A. General:
1. Provide a safe and secure location for servers, PBX and networking devices.
B. Location:
1. Avoid locating Computer / Telecom Room against outside wall and exterior
windows to avoid unauthorized access.
2. Account for flooding and locate above the flood plain or storm surge level;
always above the building ground floor.
5. Avoid locations within 10 m (33 ft.) of water pipes, except for fire sprinklers.
Locate away from sources of electromagnetic interference (EMI and radio
frequency interference (RFI) such as transformers, copiers, radio
transmitters, source of microwave transmissions, electrical motors, electrical
ballasts, etc.
C. Room Design:
3. Doors:
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a. Width: Use 1.1 m (3'-6") door to allow for equipment. Do not use pair of
doors.
4. Floors, Walls & Roof: Do not permit floor and roof openings that could
provide computer room access or circumvent security systems and access
controls.
b. Walls:
• PCI Standard: Provide solid walls, concrete or masonry on all four
perimeter walls extending continuously from floor slab to structure above
and sealed to avoid unauthorized access.
• Design and provide exterior, above and below grade, wall construction
that prevents moisture penetration.
• Paint interior walls white.
5. Window & Wall Openings: No external windows and other openings are
permitted within Computer / Telecom Room unless governing codes require
natural daylight or ventilation.
a. Work Stations: Provide space for four standard work stations with
continuous counter and accessible overhead storage cabinets.
D. Size / Area:
2. Provide minimum clearance of 1.2 m (4 ft.) on all sides for equipment and
personnel. Provide space for separate racking of telecom equipment from
other computer equipment. Including fire retardant plywood for hanging of
telecom punch board (Telco, Ptt, MPOE, PBX, MDF).
3. Minimum Area: 10 m² (108 [Link]), refer to IT Openings Project Lead for layout
and space planning
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E. Rack Systems: Racks securing property systems are always locked. Computing
equipment is installed in secured, lockable racks.
F. Cabling:
• Fire stop conduit and cable penetrations.
• If a raised floor is not possible, install ladder racks for cable management within
the room.
I. Grounding:
1. P r o v i d e p r o p e r g r o u n d i n g i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h T I A / E I A - 6 0 7
Telecommunications Bonding and Grounding Standard, the current National
Electrical Code and applicable governing regulations.
2. Provide wire basket guards over fire sprinklers to avoid accidental contact
and discharge.
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M. Computer / Telecom Room - Example Plan
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13A.7 Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF)
1. Locate IDF closets with direct access from public or back of house areas and
not in or through guestrooms or other areas where access might disturb
guests.
2. Locate IDF closets away from dust producing areas such as laundry, linen
closets and other potential areas of towel lint and fibers.
3. Provide lockable IDF closets with a robust key management process in place,
complying with Marriott Workplace Management & Physical Security (IT-
SEC-005) standard. PCI standards require audit logs for 90 days. Secure
room with an electronic interrogative lock system with audit trail (RFID type
lock) compatible with the Guestroom system or provide locks with audit logs
that are downloadable to a PC.
B. Size: Provide IDF closets based on the quantity of cable terminations dropped to
each closet.
• Sizing recommendation for closet to support a 100 outlet locations (1.8 x 2.4
M).
• Ceiling, door, and flooring requirements (2.7 M tall, no drop ceilings, .9 X 2 M
door with electronic lock and concrete floor)
D. Lighting: 550 Lux (50 fc) minimum, measured 0.9 m (3 ft.) above the floor
G. Fire Protection & Life Safety: Provide wire basket guards over fire sprinklers (see
<14>) to avoid accidental contact and discharge.
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13A.8 Facilities - Front Desk
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13A.9 Master Antenna Television System
A. IP TV Solution: Consult you IT Openings Project Lead for specifications if you are
implementing an IP TV solution.
a. Room Locations:
• When the property utilizes antennas to receive the off-air programming,
locate the headend equipment room within a 61 m (200 ft.) run of cable
from the equipment to antennas.
• If the property utilizes local cable for the off-air local programming,
locate the headend equipment room near the A/V equipment room or
near / in the property’s computer equipment room.
• Co-locating the MATV headend with the property computer and / or
telephone equipment is acceptable.
• If the headend is not located in the Telecom Room, provide ethernet
links from the MATV to the Telecom Room.
C. Distribution Locations:
a. Public Areas: Include but not limited to Lobby, Elevators, Seating Areas;
observe local licensing regulations for available channels and business
terms.
b. Business Center
e. Retail areas
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g. Guestrooms: One per Guestroom, and in each bedroom in suites
i. Employee Dining/Canteen
A. Standards: Refer to the Technology Guide and your IT Openings Project Lead
for standards.
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13A.11 Telecommunication (PBX & Voice) Systems
B. Equipment:
3. Refer to IT Openings Project Lead for approved PBX, voicemail and call
accounting product.
C. Facilities: Refer to IT Openings Project Lead for operator room layout and
configuration.
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13A.12 Systems Criteria - PABX
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C. Systems Criteria
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13A.13 Acronyms
A. The following are typical acronyms used in this Chapter and others of this
Design Standard.
B. IT Acronyms
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13A.14 Regional Contacts
A. Regional IT Openings Project Lead Assignments: The contact information for the
current Regional IT Openings Project Lead assignments are as follows:
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