Marriott Design Standards Module 14 Jun 2026

If your hotel has a check valve or backflow preventer on the main supply, Module 14 demands an expansion tank sized to the water heater. Add a 2-gallon tank minimum per 50 gallons of heater capacity.

– Requires automatic sprinkler systems in nearly all building areas, including "footprint" areas like canopies and parking structures. It references standards such as Principle 3: Fire Alarm System marriott design standards module 14

– Performance criteria for mechanical smoke exhaust and pressurized stairs. Principle 6: Standby Power If your hotel has a check valve or

| Region | Staple | Signature Dish | Cultural Note | |--------|--------|----------------|----------------| | North (Punjab, UP) | Wheat (roti, naan) | Butter chicken, dal makhani | Dairy-heavy (paneer, ghee) | | South (Tamil Nadu, Kerala) | Rice, lentils | Dosa, sambar, avial | Coconut and tamarind prevalent | | East (Bengal, Odisha) | Rice, fish | Machher jhol, rasgulla | Mustard oil, sweet tooth | | West (Gujarat, Rajasthan) | Millet, legumes | Dhokla, dal baati churma | Vegetarian-rich (Jain influence) | It references standards such as Principle 3: Fire