What are the requirements for the Employee Safety Devices that Atwell Suites hotels must install?
Atwell_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Hotels are responsible for installing an alert system that enables employees to notify Hotel management of an emergency with the push of a button ("Employee Safety Devices"). The Employee Safety Devices must be available to all employees that work in guest rooms, must instantly signal guest room and guest floor location when activated, must continuously update guest room and guest floor location, and must be tested every six months. In addition, all new employees, including contract and temporary, must receive training on the Employee Safety Devices within the first 14 days of employment. Employee Safety Devices must be procured and installed by an approved supplier and meet defined requirements set forth in the Standards. You may be required to sign a participation agreement with an approved vendor for these services. Employee Safety Devices must meet any applicable local laws and requirements.
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 65–73)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Atwell Suites' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, hotels are required to install an alert system that allows employees to notify hotel management of an emergency by pressing a button. These Employee Safety Devices must be available to all employees working in guest rooms. When activated, the devices must instantly signal the guest room and floor location, and they must continuously update the location.
The Employee Safety Devices must be tested every six months to ensure they are functioning correctly. All new employees, including contract and temporary staff, must receive training on how to use the devices within the first 14 days of their employment.
The devices must be procured and installed by an approved supplier and meet specific requirements outlined in the Atwell Suites Standards. Franchisees may be required to sign a participation agreement with an approved vendor for these services. Additionally, the Employee Safety Devices must comply with all applicable local laws and requirements.