RESTAURANT: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR INFECTION CONTROL. HE N D E R S ON IN SIG HTS | COVID-19 SERI ES
Due to COVID-19, the restaurant industry has endured significant losses, including loss of jobs, sales, and in extreme cases, total loss of business. But despite these losses, the industry continues to overcome challenges, implementing unique solutions like contactless food delivery to keep business afloat. When it’s safe for restaurants to reopen their doors, it will be critical to ensure that customers feel safe during their dining experience. To help restaurants adhere to local requirements regarding social distancing and infection control protocols, we can provide design strategies that will help control any potential spread of infection.
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SURFACES
BIOAEROSOL TRANSMISSION
SURFACE CONTACT TRANSMISSION
▪ Close off show cooking from dining areas
▪ Increase surface cleaning
- Separate HVAC for kitchen from other areas - Dining to kitchen transfer fans with air treatment if required
- NRN and NRA have published guidelines ▪ Touchless pick-up window technology
▪ UV lights in HVAC equipment or ductwork
▪ Touchless payment, door operation, and plumbing fixtures
▪ Portable Hepa or UV
▪ Dining room hand washing stations
▪ Upper air UV lights
▪ Remove cloth seats
▪ UV at pass thru windows ▪ Add thermal cameras at entry points
CON TI N U ED
> RESTAURA N T: DESIGN GUIDELINE S FOR IN FE CTION CON TR OL
SOC I A L D I STAN C IN G DROPLET TRANSMISSION ▪ Additional food delivery options - Drive-thru additions - Walk-up/pick up windows - Technology for walk out, touchless pay, methods to match customers to their orders
▪ Restrooms — install technology to make clear when small restrooms have occupants ▪ Flexible and more spaced seating areas ▪ Strategically located partitions
BRIAN SANDER RESTAURANT PRACTICE DIRECTOR brian.sander@hendersonengineers.com
There are many considerations when making changes to your existing building. When it’s time to talk logistics, our Henderson Building Solutions group can help get these updates done fast and efficiently through product sourcing and installation. Speed to market and making changes in a seamless manner both matter as people come back to your spaces. Let us know how our team at Henderson can help.