FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS -DESIGN STANDARDS

FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS · DESIGN STANDARDS
PUBLIC AREAS
3.12. Swimming Pools and Whirlpool
Provide swimming pools and whirlpool facilities in relation to specific program
requirements (consideration for outdoor pools to be determined in relation to project
location/climate). The water purification system should be a chlorine automatic feed
system with modular cartridge filters. It is essential that any vibration arising from the
swimming pools and whirlpool mechanical equipment be not transmitted to the building
structure.
Combination of lap pool, wadding pool and whirlpool to be considered in relation to
specific program requirements.
Water surface to be (approximately 1,500 ft 2 – 140 m 2 ) (Resort 10,000 ft 2 – 930 m 2 )
minimum or as required by the specific program requirements. Maximum pool depth to
be 4’6” (1.4 m). The water temperature to be regulated to a maximum of 80F (27C).
A separate pool area (Resorts) should be provided for children (approximately 800 ft 2 –
74 m 2 ) with water level from 2’ 0” (0.6 m) to maximum of 3’ 0” (0.9 m) deep. The
pool should incorporate an area for small children where the water is from 0’ 0” to 1’ 0”
(0 to 0.3 m) deep. Locate children’s pool remote from main pool(s) to minimise
disturbance of adult guests.
Access must avoid circulation through the main lobby. The facilities must be adjacent to
the spa/health club to share staff and locker facilities. Proximity to the guestroom
elevator core is required. Access to sunny location and exterior view is important.
Water Depths:
At shallow end 3’ 0” (0.9 m)
At main drain (1/3 of pool length from deep end) 4’6” (1.4 m)
At deep end 4’ 0” (1.2 m)
Whirlpool 2’ 10” (0.8 m)
Plunge Pool 4’ 0” (1.2 m)
The whirlpool (approximately 250 ft 2 – 23.2 m 2 ) should be exceptionally large and
unusual in shape, preferably not circular. It will generally be recessed in the pool deck
although the surrounding wall may be up to 2’ 0” (0.6 m) high, i.e., whirlpool recessed
1’ 6” (0.5 m) into pool deck. The wall should be wide enough to permit comfortable
seating on top. Maximum depth should be 3’6” (1.1m).
The water temperature to be regulated to a maximum of 105F (40C).
An additional 50% extra aerator outlets shall be installed in the whirlpool in addition to
minimum quantity recommended by whirlpool equipment suppliers to provide a really
lavish aeration system. These outlets should be mounted 6” and 12” (15 x 30 cm)
above the seat. Whirlpool aeration control shall be by means of a 15-minute time switch
located near the whirlpool at 5’ 0” (1.5 m) to centre line above finished floor level.
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