Planning and building a new restaurant usually requires plenty of effort, skill and sufficient time. Restaurant construction is unique as compared to other projects since it comes with a list of strict rules and regulations. A successful project demands that your designer and architect work together with your experienced commercial contractor in order to make sure that construction processes and design elements are in line with the health department and code requirements.
Creating your Restaurant Construction Checklist
It is essential that your restaurant construction team contains experienced experts that fully understand the local rules, requirements and regulations for restaurants within your locality. You must follow all the necessary requirements when building to guarantee timely project completion so that you can open your restaurant within your determined schedule. Although each county or city health department will have their own unique guidelines for restaurant construction, there are several common requirements that you can keep in mind when planning to build a new restaurant. They include the following:
Proper Ventilation is Paramount in Restaurant Construction
A key part of your restaurant’s design will be proper ventilation and venting. Sufficient ventilation helps to prevent excessive condensation, steam and heat within your restaurant.
Sufficient Storage
While storage is vital in every construction process, it is particularly crucial when building a restaurant. Hence, you should ensure you have enough storage space for your food productions, hazardous cleaning chemicals, garbage and all other elements. For instance, food should be stored safely and separately away from other equipment, with the required refrigeration and elevation.
Types of Walls
Restaurant walls also require special thought during planning. Walls, particularly those around the food preparation, storage and dishwashing areas, must be smooth, non-porous and also clean easily. The walls should also be easily maintainable and sealed to ensure there are no holes or cracks through which rodents or insects could enter.
Flooring Considerations
Restaurant floors need to withstand plenty of traffic, and that means they must be strong, smoothing, non-porous and also clean easily. Hard surface floors are often the best choice for restaurants because they can be maintained easily.
The tips mentioned above should give you an idea of some of the key considerations when building a new restaurant. Choosing an experienced partner can help you to ensure a timely and successful restaurant project. Contact us today and we’ll convert your vision into reality with high quality workmanship along with experience and knowledge of the necessary rules and regulations to ensure timely, on-budget and successful projects.
References: BossMagazine, GTA General Construction, PerilloConstruction
