Marriott Design Standards Module 14

Marriott releases a technical bulletin annually. Coming changes to Module 14 include:

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When Marriott’s Global Design team (or a third-party inspector) arrives for a PAF (Pre-Opening Audit), they will run the following Module 14 tests. Use this as your pre-inspection checklist:

Water Pressure & Flow:

Leak & Drain Verification:

Accessibility & Safety:

Mechanical:

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Module 14 devotes six pages to the shower experience. Key mandates include:

New for 2025-2026: Module 14 now requires a "purge cycle" test. During QA inspections, the shower must maintain +/- 2°F temperature stability even when a toilet is flushed or a sink is run simultaneously on the same branch line.

Module 14 is the technical specification chapter dedicated to behind-the-wall infrastructure. Unlike decorative modules (e.g., paint colors or carpet patterns), Module 14 is governed by three masters: local plumbing codes, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Marriott’s proprietary "Guest Reliability Index" (GRI). Marriott releases a technical bulletin annually

Key objectives of Module 14:

Simply put: If your hotel fails a Module 14 audit, you cannot open. Period.

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1. Rigidity vs. Localization A frequent criticism from international design firms is the rigidity of FF&E specifications regarding local sourcing. When Marriott’s Global Design team (or a third-party

2. Technological Obsolescence While the materials section is robust, the technology integration standards within Module 14 often lag behind consumer behavior.

3. Ambiguity in "Soft Brand" Interpretation For soft brands (Autograph Collection, Tribute Portfolio), the module attempts to balance "independent spirit" with "Marriott operational standards."

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