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Module 14 requires access to the mixing valve without destroying tile. Fix: Install a 6" x 6" access panel on the opposite side of the shower wall (e.g., in a closet or hallway).
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Module 14 sets Marriott’s minimum design standards for fire protection and life‑safety systems for U.S. (and brand-specific) properties. Its intent is to ensure compliance with applicable codes and to provide a consistent, performance‑based approach for containment, detection, alarm, smoke control, egress, standby power, elevator integration and testing. This is where Marriott outperforms local codes: Module
This module imposes the strictest acoustic requirements:
Marriott has moved away from gravity-only systems in full-service brands. Module 14 now mandates: Critical compliance note: The flush valve must be
Critical compliance note: The flush valve must be accessible without removing the entire toilet. Module 14 explicitly bans "concealed carrier systems" unless a dedicated access panel is provided.