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Hotel building plan :

Site & Planning Requirements

  • Approved land use (institutional / commercial)

  • Easy access from main circulation areas

  • Separate service & delivery access

  • Fire tender access (as per code)

  • Waste collection point

  • Adequate ventilation & exhaust routing

2️⃣ Functional Zoning (Very Important)

Cafeteria planning follows a clean → cook → serve → dispose flow.

🔹 Front of House (FOH)

  • Entry / queuing area

  • Display counter

  • Cashier / POS

  • Seating area

  • Drinking water point

  • Tray return / waste counter

🔹 Back of House (BOH)

  • Receiving area

  • Dry storage

  • Cold storage

  • Food preparation

  • Cooking area

  • Dish wash area

  • Garbage room

3️⃣ Area Distribution (Typical)

Area% of Built-upSeating / dining45–55%Kitchen & service30–35%Toilets5–8%Storage & utilities8–10%

4️⃣ Seating & Dining Area Requirements

  • Area per seat: 1.0–1.2 m²

  • Table types: 4-seater / 6-seater / bench seating

  • Aisle width:
  • Main aisle: 1,500 mm

  • Secondary aisle: 1,200 mm
  • Queue clearance at counter: 1,800 mm

  • Noise-absorbing ceiling recommended

  • Natural light preferred

5️⃣ Kitchen Planning (Cafeteria Type)

🔥 Mandatory Zones

  • Vegetable washing & cutting

  • Dry food prep

  • Cooking (bulk cooking)

  • Hot holding

  • Service counter (hot & cold)

  • Dish wash (separate clean/dirty entry)

  • Waste segregation

📐 Kitchen Area Guide

SeatingKitchen Area30–50 seats20–30 m²50–100 seats35–50 m²100–200 seats60–90 m²

✔ Anti-skid flooring

✔ Washable wall finishes

✔ Clear separation of veg / non-veg (if required)

6️⃣ Service Counter & Flow

  • Counter height: 850–900 mm

  • Separate:
  • Food pickup

  • Beverage station

  • Cash/POS
  • Tray return near exit

  • Self-service layout to reduce staff load

7️⃣ Toilet Requirements

  • Male & female toilets (shared with building allowed)

  • Accessible toilet mandatory

  • Toilet size: 3–4 m² per unit

  • Mechanical ventilation required

8️⃣ Fire & Life Safety

  • Fire extinguisher (ABC + K-Class)

  • Gas leak detection

  • Emergency exits & signage

  • Fire-rated kitchen enclosure

  • Kitchen hood with fire suppression

  • Fire NOC

9️⃣ MEP Requirements

  • Fresh air & exhaust system

  • Kitchen chimney with grease filters

  • LPG / PNG gas pipeline

  • Electrical load planning

  • Water storage & RO system

  • Grease trap & oil separator

  • Floor drains in kitchen

🔟 Accessibility (Universal Design)

  • Step-free entrance

  • Counter height accessible

  • Clear circulation paths

  • Accessible seating & toilet

Email : www.bechennai.com,

Mobile no : 888 333 33 22.


Dec 16th, 2025 4:47 PM

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