What are 'Final Plans' also referred to as for an Even Hotels franchise, and what should they address?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Submit "Final Plans" to IHG, for IHG's review and approval, before final submittal to Licensee's local building authority and in no event later than the Final Plans Due Date or such other date as IHG may agree with Licensee in writing. "Final Plans" is also referred to as 100% Construction Documents and means final versions of construction documents used for permitting and associated specifications including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, landscape, site plans with parking, all floorplans, exterior and interior elevations, enlarged plans, building sections, millwork detail and other specialty consultant design documents with such detail and containing such additional details and information as IHG may request.
The Final Plans as submitted to IHG shall conform to then prevailing Standards, including the construction standards set forth in the Standards and address all revisions required by IHG's review and approval of the Preliminary Plans.
Submit to IHG a pre-construction disability compliance certification signed by an architect with professional experience applying the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and the ADA Standards, in the form of Attachment "C" (the "ADA Certificate").
Such certification must confirm the qualifications of the architect and that the Final Plans, as designed, comply with Title III of the ADA and any other applicable accessibility laws, ordinances or requirements.
Submit Preliminary Plans and Final Plans to IHG in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, in accordance with IHG's electronic submittal guidelines, as outlined on www.ihgdesignconnect.com, along with hard copy samples for all finishes and fabrics.
Preliminary Plans and Final Plans must be written in English.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 99–438)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, "Final Plans" are also referred to as 100% Construction Documents. These plans are the final versions of construction documents used for permitting and associated specifications. They include architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, landscape, and site plans with parking. The plans also incorporate all floorplans, exterior and interior elevations, enlarged plans, building sections, millwork detail, and other specialty consultant design documents with such detail and containing such additional details and information as IHG may request.
Before submitting the Final Plans to the local building authority, an Even Hotels franchisee must submit them to IHG for review and approval. The Final Plans must conform to the then-prevailing Standards, including the construction standards, and address all revisions required by IHG's review and approval of the Preliminary Plans.
Additionally, the Even Hotels franchisee must submit a pre-construction disability compliance certification signed by an architect with professional experience applying the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Standards. This certification must confirm the architect's qualifications and that the Final Plans comply with Title III of the ADA and any other applicable accessibility laws, ordinances, or requirements. Both Preliminary Plans and Final Plans must be submitted to IHG in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, following IHG's electronic submittal guidelines available on www.ihgdesignconnect.com, along with hard copy samples for all finishes and fabrics. The plans must be written in English.