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Chapter 11 Physical Plant
Physical Plant Landscaping Grounds Exterior and Interior building structure Building systems Furnishings, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) Management of the Physical Plant
Management of the Physical Plant
Includes detailed knowledge of:
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5. Building and system design
Building and system operations
Room furnishings and fixture maintenance
Equipment selection and installation
Equipment maintenance and repair Physical Plant Management Physical Plant Management continued
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11. Contract management
Utilities management
Waste management
Budget and cost control
Security and safety
Contractual and regulatory compliance Physical Plant Management Physical Plant Management continued
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15. Parts inventory and control
Renovations, additions and restorations
Staff training
Emergency planning and response Physical Plant Manager
Physical Plant Manager
Requires: Detailed skill level Conceptual knowledge of the industry Strong communication skills Strong understanding of the financial relationship between maintenance repair and cost Evaluation of Capital Projects
Evaluation of Capital Projects Initial costs Operating costs Fixed costs Tax implications Initial Costs of Capital Projects
Initial Costs of Capital Projects
Concern with cost of: The item itself Installation Interconnection Modification of supporting systems Operating Costs
Operating Costs
Concern with cost of: Energy or water for operating Maintenance labor Supplies Contract maintenance services Fixed Costs
Fixed Costs
Concern with cost of: Insurance Depreciation Property tax change resulting from equipment Tax Implications
Tax Implications
Concern with cost of: Income taxes Tax credits Depreciation deductions Engineering systems
Engineering systems
1. Water and water waste systems
– Water supply
– Backflow system
– Storm sewer system
– Sanitary sewer system
– Grease separating system Engineering systems
Engineering systems
2. Refrigeration systems
– Compressive refrigeration system
– Selfcontained units
– Heat pumps
– Major components: Refrigerant
Evaporation
Expansion valve
Compressor Engineering systems
Engineering systems
3. Heating, ventilation & air conditioning (HVAC)
Individualized units or centralized system:
– Pipes
– Ducts
– Pumps
– Thermostats
– Valves Engineering systems
Engineering systems
4. Power production
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– Onsite or delivery from local utility
Familiarity necessary
Concerns with brown outs/black outs
Guest comfort
Cost effectiveness Engineering systems
Engineering systems
5. Safety and security systems – Entire staff’s responsibility
– Communication through staff meetings
– Protection of people and assets Fire
Intruders
Alarms
Evacuation
Weather emergencies, etc. Types of Maintenance
Types of Maintenance Routine: general everyday duties including litter removal, trash can emptying, leaf raking, etc. Preventive: inspections, lubrications, minor repairs, work order investigation, etc. Guestroom: several rooms a day are checked for equipment operation, HVAC filters, maintenance issues, etc. Security in Hospitality Facilities
Security in Hospitality Facilities Customer awareness (traveler safety tips) Phones available in many locations Selflocking doors with deadbolts, viewports, security chains Locking windows and sliding doors Inroom safes or safety deposit boxes at front desk Security in Hospitality Facilities
Security in Hospitality Facilities
Key control system: “The Five Rs” – Rationale: Criteria to develop keying schedule – Records: Information about occupancy status
– Retrieval: Key recovery from staff and guests
– Rotation: Moving locks from room to room
– Replacement: Replacing lost keys Americans with Disabilities Act
Americans with Disabilities Act ADA as of 1990 Spells out reasonable accommodations to make for people with disabilities Will make your guests more comfortable Must comply with ADA laws Consultants often hired ...
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- Fall '10
- Dr.KHarris
- Gas compressor, physical plant, Engineering Systems
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