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Basic Dimensions
Served Spaces
Chair & Table Spacing
Dimensions for comfortable seating may need to be adjusted when considering
special seating options such as arm rests, over-size seating, etc.
Square Table
Table Size
24x24
30x30
36x36
42x42

Number of Seats
2
2-4
4
8

Rectangular Tables
Table Size
24x30
24x42
24x48
30x42
38x48

Number of Seats
2
4
4
4
4

Round Tables
Table Size
24
30
36
42
48
54
60

Number of Seats
1-4
2-4
3-4
4-5
5-6
6-7
6-8

Determining Adequate Table Size

The industry standard for adequate table room is 300 square inches per diner. For
example, for fast food and standard cafe dining, an average table dimension might
be 30" X 42", or 1260 square inches. Divide that number by the previously
mentioned 300 square inches per diner, and you theoretically have sufficient table
space for four persons.
However, there are other factors involved in determining this figure, such as the
menu and dining style. Some menus require more square inches to accommodate
more utensils, plates, and service. Another example would be in the case of
cafeteria trays being used. A family-style dining experience, or ethnic dining such as
Mexican or Asian, require room for more plates. Table size is a critical factor in
determining the likelihood your customers will have a pleasant and comfortable
dining experience. Tables that are too small will drive customers away with terrible
reviews of your establishment.
As a restaurant owner or manager, your desire is to be able to have seating and
table space which accommodates the most people, without having a crowded room.
Also, a well-designed combination of sizes of tables can decrease wait time for
diners. Traffic flow is also a critical consideration, since congestion in high-traffic
areas will increase noise, accidents, and slow down your overall turn-over. Below,
we have designed a few examples of seating layouts as a starting block for your
design
process
(See
more
at:
http://www.seatingexpert.com/help_design.asp#sthash.SiO75m2X.dpuf
).
Bar Dimensions

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A. Outer bar edge to wall: 76 - 84

L. Bar depth: 18 - 24

B. Outer bar edge back wall: 82 104

M. Footstep depth: 6 - 9

C. Outer bar edge to drinking shelf:

66 - 72
D. Outer bar edge to equipment edge:
23 - 28
E. Behind bar traffic area: 30 - 36
F. Back bar depth: 24 - 30
G. Drinking shelf depth: 10 - 12
H. Drinking shelf customer area: 18
J. Customer traffic area: 30
K. Bar seating area: 18 - 24
W. Back wall shelf height: 60 - 69

Fixed Seating dimensions

Bar Counter Dimensions
A. Customer seating area: 12 - 18
B. Counter depth: 18 - 24
C. Service traffic area: 36
D. Seat height: 30 - 31
E. Footstep height: 12
F. Depth of counter underside: 10
G. Top of seat to underside of counter:
11 - 12
H. Counter height: 42
J. Back service counter height: 36

N. Footstep height: 7 - 9
0. Room divider screen (high): 76
P. Room divider screen (low): 55
Q. Drinking shelf height: 42 - 45
R. Top of barstool to bottom of bar: 11
- 12
S. Depth of behind-bar equipment: 22
- 26
T. Behind-bar equipment height: 30
U. Bar height: 42 - 45
V. Back bar height: 36 - 42

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Display Spaces

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Printing Space

Tropical Design
Tropical decor is all about comfort and ease it
infuses the
home with a relaxing, island-style vibe. Island homes are built for entertaining
and living the
indooroutdoor
lifestyle,
which is
why oversize porches,
lanais,
outdoor
showers
and
breezy
plantation
shutters
are
common architectural elements. Tropical home decor focuses on textures, natural
materials and vibrant colors; exotic woods, coral, palm trees, rattan, wicker and
bamboo shine in this decor. Whether the home is in exotic Bali, vibrant Palm Beach
or breathtaking Hawaii, tropical homes all have a vacation-style appeal
(http://www.houzz.com/photos/tropical).

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Columniation
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Brise Soliel
Brise-soleil, sun baffle outside the windows or extending over the entire surface
of a buildings facade. Many traditional methods exist for reducing the effects of the
suns glare, such as lattices (shsh, ormushrabyah), pierced screens (qamaryah) as
used at the Tj Mahal, or blinds of split bamboo as used in Japan (sudare), shades
used outside the windows that are similar in effect to venetian blinds.

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Clerestory Window
A clerestory is a high wall with a band of narrow windows along the very top. The
clerestory wall usually rises above adjoining roofs.

National Building Code

Table of Contents
Chapter I - General Provisions
Title
Declaration of Policy
Scope and Application
General Building Requirements
Site Requirements
Definitions
Chapter 2 - Administration and
Enforcement
Responsibility for Administration and
Enforcement
Technical Staff
General Powers and Functions of the

Secretary Under this Code

Professional and Technical Assistance
Building Officials
Qualifications of Building Officials
Duties of a Building Official
Fees
Exemption
Use of Income from Fees
Implementing Rules and Regulations
Administrative Fines
Penal Provisions<i></i>
Dangerous or Ruinous Buildings or
Structures.<i></i>
Abatement of Dangerous Buildings .
Other Remedies
Chapter 3 -Permits and Inspection

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Building Permits
Applications for Permits. .
Processing Of Building Permits
Issuance of Buildings Permits
Validity of Building Permits
Non-Issuance. Suspension Or
Revocation of Building Permits
Appeal
Inspection And Supervision Of Work .
Certificate Of Occupancy .
Chapter 4- Types Of Construction
Types Of Construction .
Changes In Type
Requirements On Type Of Construction
Chapter 5- Requirements Of Fire Zones
Fire Zones Defined
Buildings Located In More Than One
Fire Zone
Moved Buildings
Temporary Buildings
Center Lines Of Streets .
Restrictions On Existing Buildings
Designations Of Fire Zones
Chapter 6 - Fire Resistive
Requirements In. Construction
Fire-Resistive Rating Defmed
Fire-Resistive Time Period Rating
Fire-Resistive Standards
Fire-Resistive Regulations
Chapter 7- Classifiction and General
Requirement of all Buildings By Use Or
Occupancy
Occupancy Classified
Change In Use
Mixed Occupancy
Location On Property
Allowable Floor Areas
Allowable Floor Area Increases
Maximum Height Of Buildings
Minimum Requirements For Group A
Dwellings
Requirements For Other Group
Occupancies
Chapter 8 - Light And Ventilation
General Requirements Of Light And
Ventilation
Measurement Of Site Occupancy
Percentage Of Site Occupancy
Si1.E And Dimensions Of Courts
Ceiling Heights
Size And Dimension Of Rooms
Air Space Requirements In
Determining the Size Of Rooms
Window Openings
Vent Shafts
Ventilation Skylights
Artificial Ventilation
Chapter 9 - Sanitation
General Requirements
Water Suppl~ System

Wastewater Disposal System

Storm Drainage System
Pest And Vermin Control
Noise Pollution Control
Pipe Materials
Chapter 10- Building Projection Over
Public Streets
General Requirements
Projection Into Alleys or Streets
Projections Of Balconies And
Appendages over Streets
Arcades
Canopies (Marquees)
Movable Awnings Or Hoqds
Doors, Windows, and The Like
Domer Buildings With Chaflans
Chapter 11 -Protection Of Pedestrians
During
Constructlon Or Demolition
General Requirements
Storage Io Public Property
Mixing Mortar On Public Property
Protection Ofutilities
Walkway
Pedestrian Protection
Maintenance And Removal Of
Protective Devices
Demolition
Chapter U- General Design And
Construction Requirements
General Requirements
Excavation, Foundation. And Retaining
Walls
Veneet
Enclosure Of Vertical Openings:
Floor Construction:
Roof Construction And Covering
Stairs, Exits. And Occupant Loads
Skylights.
Bays. Porches. And Balconies
Penthouses And Roof Structures
Chimneys, Fireplaces, And Barbecues
F' --J&lt;.H - Hin S I "~Uis G ~Steins
Stages and Platform
Motion Picture Projection Rooms
Lathing. P1astering, and Installation Of
Wall Boards
Chapter Ij- Elecfrjcal And Mechanical
Regulations
Electrical Regulations So
~~Cw~~Atioos0
Chapter 14- Photographjc And X-Ray
Films
Storage And Handling 1
Classes Of Film Exempted 1
Fire Extinguishing Syw:M 1
Chapter 15-Pre Fabricated
Construci'ion

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Prefabri~Ted Assembly2

Or Suponales

Chapter 16- Plastics

Approved Plastics ~3
Installation Sj
Glazing Of Opening 3
Skylights 3
Light-Transmitting Panels In Monitors
And
Sa\\1ootb Roofs
Plastic Light Diffusers In Ceiling
Partitions'~ 55
ExteriorVeneer5
A"'Nings And Canopies5

Table I O&lt;L3-A. Projection Of

Balconies And Appendages

Chapter 17- Sheet Metal Paint Spray

Booths
Sheet Metal Paint Spray Booms
Fire Protection ~
Light
Ventillation

Rule Iii

Chapter 18- Glass And Gai.Zing

General Requirements
Area Limitation
Glazing
Louvered Windows
Impact

The Law To Enhance Mobility Of

Disabled Persons

Chapter 19-The Use Of Computer

General Rules
Program Documentation :
Submission Of Computer-Generated
Computations
Chapter 20- Signs
Genera! Requirements
Maintenance
Design And Construction
Supports And Anchorages
Proj~Ctions And Clearances
Lightning :
Chapter 21 -Transitory And Final
Provisions
Existing Buildings And Structures
Interim Rules And Regulations
Separability Clause
Repealing Clause
Effectivity'
Annex "A" - Words, Terms And Phrases
(Definitions)
Annex "B"
Table 708-A. Dimension Of Wood Posts

Table Ii 06~A. Type Of Protection

Required For Pedestrians
Rl

Rule I
Rule It

Rule Iv
Rule V

Batas Pambansa Big.344

Objectives And Requirements For
Issuance Of License-Or
PerMit For Construction Or Repair
Of Public and Private Buildings
Public Conveyances
Requirements For Preparation Of
Rules And
Regulations
Penalties For Violations
Repeal Of Inconsistent Laws, Rules
and Regulations 2
Ministry Of Public Works And
Highways Instructions On Batas
Pambansa Blg.4.2
Amended. Rules and Regulations
implementingThe Law To Enhance
Mobility Of Disabled Persons
Scope And Application
Minimum Requirements For
Accessibility
Specific Requirements For Buildings
And Related
Structures Public Use
Requirements For Public
Transportatio

SECTION 1.01.03: Scope

(a) The provisions of this Code shall apply to the design, location, siting,
construction, alteration, repair, conversion, use, occupancy, maintenance, moving,
and demolition of, and addition to, public and private buildings and structures.
(b) Additions, alterations, repairs, and changes of use or occupancy in all buildings
and structures shall comply with requirements for new buildings and structures
except as otherwise herein provided. Only such portion or portions of the existing
building or structure which have to be altered to effect the addition, alteration, or
repair shall be made to conform to the requirements for new buildings or structures.
Alterations should preserve the aesthetic value of the building to be altered.
(c) Where, in any specific case, different section of this Code specify different
materials, methods of construction, or other requirements, the most restrictive shall
govern.
SECTION 1.01.06: Maintenance
(a) All buildings or structures, both existing and new, and all parts thereof shall be
maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. All devices or safeguards, which are
required by this Code in a building or structure when constructed, altered, or
repaired, shall be maintained on good working order.

SECTION 8.01.07: Stairs, Exits, and Occupant Loads

(3) Spacing of Seats
(3.1) Row Spacing. The minimum spacing of rows of seats measured from back-toback shall be: 55 centimeters (22 inches) for seats without backrests in open air
standards; 76 centimeters (30 inches) for seats with backrests; and 84 centimeters
(33 inches) for chair seating. There shall be a space of not less than 30 centimeters
(12 inches) between the back of each seat and front of the seat immediately behind
it.
(3.2) Rise Between Rows. The maximum rise from one row of seats to the next shall
not exceed 40 centimeters (16 inches).
(3.3) Seating Capacity. For determining the seating capacity of a stand, the width of
any seat shall be not less than 45 centimeters (18 inches) nor more than 48
centimeters (19 inches).
(3.4) Number of Seats Between Aisles. The number of seats between any seats and
an aisle shall not be greater than 15 for open air stands with seats without
backrests; 9 for open air stands with seats having backrest in buildings, and 6 for
seats with backrest in building.
(5) Stairs and Ramps. The requirements in this Code shall apply to all stairs and
ramps except for portions that pass through the seating area.
(5.1) Stair Rise and Run. The maximum rise of treads shall not exceed 20
centimeters (8 inches) and the minimum width of the run shall be 28 centimeters
(11 inches). The maximum variations in the width of treads in any one flight shall be
not more than 5 millimeters (3/16 inch) and the maximum variation in the height of
two adjacent rises shall not exceed 5 millimeters (3/16 inch).
(5.2) Ramp Slope. The slope of ramp shall be of approved nonslip material.
(5.3) Handrails. A ramp with a slope exceeding 1 in 10 shall have handrails. Stairs

for stands shall have handrails. Handrails shall conform to the requirements of this
Code.

References
Websites:
http://www.chanrobles.com/republicactno6541.htm#.VnLAIhV97IW
http://philarchitecturenotes.weebly.com/nbc-irr-table-of-contents.html
http://www.seatingexpert.com/help_design.asp#sthash.SiO75m2X.dpuf
http://www.houzz.com/photos/tropical
http://beta.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/columniation
Books/PDF:
Design Dimensions
Civil Code of the Philippine, Volume 1
National Building Code of the Philippines

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