2012 Hilton Garden Inn Summary of Changes - Hilton Garden Inn ...
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Standard Number<br />
<strong>2012</strong> <strong>Hilton</strong> <strong>Garden</strong> <strong>Inn</strong><br />
<strong>Summary</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Changes</strong><br />
Below is a list <strong>of</strong> items you will not want to miss!<br />
Standard Type Location<br />
Effective August 1, <strong>2012</strong>, all new builds must comply with all Operations (Sections 100-1700) and Design & Construction<br />
standards (Section 2500). Beginning October 1, <strong>2012</strong>, all existing hotels must comply with the following Operation standards<br />
changes. Non-compliance <strong>of</strong> the following items will result in point deductions during quality assurance evaluations unless an<br />
alternative compliance date is indicated. All properties that choose to voluntarily renovate, or do so as required by a PIP must<br />
comply with the Design & Construction standards upon renovation. (updated 8/1/12)<br />
1706.02<br />
1706.02.C<br />
1706.04.A<br />
All hotels must provide free to guest (FTG)<br />
programing in each guestroom. A minimum <strong>of</strong> 20<br />
standard channels must be <strong>of</strong>fered in each<br />
guestroom, including:<br />
* All popular local standard broadcast channels<br />
* News channels (minimum <strong>of</strong> two), e.g., CNN<br />
International, BBC World News, or Bloomberg TV<br />
* Sports channel<br />
* A minimum <strong>of</strong> 5 international channels where<br />
commercially available. Nationality/language<br />
depending on the hotel’s largest nationality contributin<br />
to occupancy.<br />
* A minimum <strong>of</strong> one channel must be in English<br />
* Consult the HDTV site:<br />
www.<strong>Hilton</strong>WorldwideHDTV.com for recommended<br />
channels<br />
* High-definition free-to-guest (HD FTG) channels are<br />
based on market availability.<br />
Where appropriate, hotels should supplement this<br />
lineup with appropriate language channels.<br />
Any type <strong>of</strong> material, activity or entertainment which is not<br />
in conformity with the high standards associated with the<br />
Brand name must not be displayed on the premises. No<br />
adult content movies may be shown or televised on public<br />
space televisions. The words “Erotic” or "Adult" or similar<br />
may not be highlighted on any PayTV movie material in<br />
either rooms or common areas.<br />
Revision<br />
Revision<br />
Section 2500 All 42" minimum television sizes changed to 40" minimum. Revision<br />
2501.01.F<br />
2501.02.X.1<br />
Provide 1-1/4"/32 mm frost free yard hydrants and valve<br />
boxes for porte cochere, parking area, sidewalk, patio and<br />
pool deck washdown. Hydrants must be spaced at no<br />
more than 200'-0"/60 m on center.<br />
A minimum <strong>of</strong> five containers are required. They must be a<br />
minimum <strong>of</strong> 14"/350 mm high and 18"/450 mm in<br />
diameter. At least one must be 18"/450 mm high and<br />
30"/760 mm in diameter.<br />
Asia Pacific, Central America,<br />
South America, Mexico, Middle<br />
East and Africa<br />
Asia Pacific, Canada, Central<br />
America, South America, Mexico,<br />
Middle East and Africa<br />
Revision Global<br />
Revision<br />
2501.04.G Balconies (entire section) Addition<br />
2501.06.F.4<br />
Parking and drive areas must be concrete (slab or<br />
pavers), sealed asphalt or coated macadam.<br />
United States, Canada, South<br />
America, Central America,<br />
Mexico, Caribbean<br />
United States, Canada, South<br />
America, Central America,<br />
Mexico, Caribbean<br />
Revision United States, Canada<br />
Revision<br />
United States, Canada, South<br />
America, Central America,<br />
Mexico, Caribbean<br />
United States, Canada, South<br />
America, Central America,<br />
Mexico, Caribbean<br />
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