Marriott Design Standards Module 14 Direct

Indian culture and lifestyle cannot be captured in a single snapshot; they are a long, complex, and vibrant film. It is a culture that venerates cows and produces the world's largest milk supply; that invented the number zero and the world's cheapest car; where a priest and a palm reader sit on the same pavement. The lifestyle is one of jugaad—a Hindi word meaning an innovative, makeshift solution to a difficult problem. It is this ability to absorb, adapt, and persist—holding onto the sacred while embracing the new—that defines the Indian way of life. In India, the past is not dead; it is living next door, sharing a cup of chai.

Not all Marriott brands use the same Module 14. Here is the breakdown: marriott design standards module 14

| Brand Tier | Recirculation Temp | Toilet Type | Shower GPM | Leak Detection | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Luxury (Ritz, EDITION, JW) | 110°F w/ TMV | Dual-flush, concealed | 2.0 GPM (rainshower) | Mandatory, room-level | | Premium (Marriott, Sheraton, Westin) | 110°F w/ balancing valve | Pressure-assisted 1.0 GPF | 1.75 GPM | Mandatory | | Select (Courtyard, SpringHill, Fairfield) | 105°F | Gravity dual-flush 1.28 GPF | 1.75 GPM | Required at vanity only | | Extended Stay (Residence Inn, TownePlace) | 110°F w/ recirc timer | Pressure-assisted | 1.75 GPM | Optional but recommended | Indian culture and lifestyle cannot be captured in

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). Module 14 is the technical specification chapter dedicated

Key objectives of Module 14:

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