Restaurants
Dishwashing Services and Power Planning for Restaurants
Locate the equipment first, then coordinate outlets, switches and maintenance access with the relevant trades.
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Walkthrough checklist
- Make a schedule of fixed and portable equipment and note where each will actually be used.
- Overlay service routes and outlets on the furniture drawings before approving joinery.
- Keep shutoffs and frequently serviced connections reachable and have the relevant specialist verify the provision.
Worked example
A kitchen redesign moves the refrigerator and dishwasher, while the cabinet plan leaves little access for their connections.
Overlay appliance positions, door swings, outlets, water points, and service access on the final joinery drawing. Ask the relevant trades to confirm provisions and maintenance reach before cabinet production.
How to test it
Check locations against the final furniture and appliance drawings before walls or cabinets are closed.
Apply it to this space
- Layout
- Create a one-way dirty-to-clean sequence with a drop-off point separate from outgoing service.
- Detail
- Choose slip-resistant flooring and moisture-tolerant wall finishes; keep racks close to clean storage.
- Trade-off
- A generous wash area helps peak flow but uses valuable back-of-house floor area.
- Follow a used plate through the full cycle
- Check splash and drainage around the machine
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